Featured Hotels Near Hans Christian Andersen Statue

Odense City Center Hotel is just steps from the Hans Christian Andersen Statue, offering rooms with direct views of the iconic monument. Guests enjoy access to exclusive fairy tale storytelling evenings and a curated map for exploring Andersen's Childhood Home and Fairy Tale Park. The hotel’s Nordic-inspired design enhances the immersive literary atmosphere

Fairy Tale Park lies just 600 meters east of the Hans Christian Andersen Statue, accessible via Frederiksgade. Along the route, visitors encounter bronze sculptures inspired by Andersen’s tales, such as "The Little Match Girl" and "The Ugly Duckling." Entry includes live performances and interactive storytelling. For a peaceful experience, arrive before 10:00 AM to avoid peak crowds and enjoy the park’s original narrative tours

Near the statue, join the Andersen Notebook Workshop hosted by Odense Cultural Center, where guests recreate scenes from classic tales using vintage-style sketchbooks. Weekly Saturday guided walks reveal the statue’s artistic inspiration and hidden stories behind old town alleys. Some hotels also offer poetry lantern nights, illuminating Andersen’s quotes in poetic light displays, creating a dreamlike ambiance