Life of H.C. Andersen

Follow in the footsteps of the famous writer Hans Christian Andersen in Copenhagen and learn about his life.

3.8 km

3 hrs

H.C. Andersens Boulevard 21a

99 DKK

What is this tour about?

"To travel is to live"

- Hans Christian Andersen, 1855.

Embark on an immersive audio walk retracing the steps of the renowned Danish writer, H.C. Andersen.

Experience his humble beginnings in Copenhagen, and his ascent to global acclaim as a cherished author.

Traverse 19th-century Copenhagen, unveiling tales from Andersen's life at every turn.

So, are you ready to discover the life of H.C. Andersen?

This tour also gives you 10% discount on the entrance to the "Hans Christian Andersen Experience" in Copenhagen.

Just show your purchased tour to the staff.

You can do the tour at your own pace and when it suits you, without relying on a tour group, or a specific time schedule.

Please note that it is not possible to access the inner courtyard at stop 3 on Saturdays and Sundays.

This is created by a StoryHunt Partner.

The StoryHunt app uses your location to guide you between stories.

The tour starts at H.C. Andersens Boulevard 21a and follows a predefined route between 13 stories.

When you are close to a story you can unlock it to reveal its content.

This is an audio tour so bring your headphones.

This tour contains a quiz – test your knowledge and compete with your friends along the way!

Buy the tour below. A purchased tour can be used by the same person again and again.

If you buy more than one tour, you can share your unused tours with your friends.

Walk out the door, put on your headphones and experience the tour on your smartphone.

Life of H.C. Andersen

The tour starts at H.C. Andersens Boulevard 21a. From there it follows 13 stories and ends at Nyhavn 67.

The tour is 3.8 km long and typically takes 3 hrs to complete.

Yes. Once you have purchased the tour you will receive an email that you can gift to anyone you like.

Unlimited. You can take the tour as many times as you like once you have purchased access.

Yes. When you bring friends you can make a group to synchronize the experience and compete in quizzes.

Whenever. You can take the tour anytime you want to.