Overview
The small, yellow one-story house where Hans Christian Andersen was born in 1805, included in the Andersen Museum complex. The humble home of a poor shoemaker's son reveals Andersen's modest beginnings and how he rose to become a world-renowned fairy-tale writer. Interiors recreate working-class Danish life in the early 19th century, and the combined Andersen Museum ticket covers both. Combined admission about DKK 145. Next to the Andersen Museum.
Opening Hours
10:00-18:00 (closed Mondays in some seasons).
Travel Tips
Visit with the combined Andersen Museum ticket. The space is tiny — perfect for a short stop after the main museum.
Hotels near Andersen's Birthplace
Hotels and guesthouses in Odense, City Center, Odense
Other attractions in Odense
Hans Christian Andersen Museum
A museum that immerses visitors in the life and storytelling world of Hans Christian Andersen.
Egeskov Castle
A beautiful Renaissance castle that appears to float on the water.
Funen Village (Den Fynske Landsby)
An open-air museum recreating Danish rural life from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Odense Zoo
One of Denmark's leading zoos along the Odense River, famous for its Arctic exhibit.
St. Canute's Cathedral
A Gothic cathedral begun in the 12th century, housing the remains of King Canute the Saint.
Odense River Boat
Small boats along the Odense River offer scenic views of the countryside Andersen loved.
Vimmerstrede & Pedestrian Street
Odense's central pedestrian shopping street with a charming fairy-tale atmosphere.