Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen
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H.C. Andersen's hus wasn't too far from where I was staying.  Just a 5 minute walk.  Oh how nice.  So far I have seen a lot of Danish and German buildings and houses, but not like the ones I seen here.  They look like a bunch of doll houses and I felt like a giant.

Jacob, Heidi and I soon got to the H.C. Andersen museum.  It didn't look like much from outside.  Then I came around the corner.  I saw a nice size yard, small moat and a small playhouse.  We were just in time to see a play being put on by Danish actors.  Sure, I couldn't understand a word of Danish but I soon realized that it was a play called "The Emperor's New Clothes."  And being the big kid I am, I had to stay and watch it.

H.C. was afraid of being trapped somewhere with no escape.

H.C. Andersen's Hus
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After the play was finished we went inside the museum.  Still didn't look like much from the outside, but I don't judge until I see for myself.  Good thing too.  The museum was huge inside.  Lots to see.  Plenty of information about the life and times of Hans Christian Andersen.  I had to read almost everything, and take pictures.  This museum is great!  It is a must see for young and old alike.  I can't really put my finger on only one thing I liked.  But, I would have to say one of the top 5 were his papercuts.  Wow.

H.C.'s Rope (Fire Escape)
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Not only were the papercuts cool.  There was also a glass case I came across that had a rope in it.  After reading the display I found out that H.C. took that rope everywhere he went.  Why?  Well, H.C. was afraid of being trapped somewhere with no escape.  So, he carried the rope with him...everywhere.  I thought that was real cool.

Oh!  If your a parent and want a little time to yourself there is a nice cafe on the grounds to relax in.  At the same time you can send you kids across the lawn to a kids only playhouse.  In there your kids can dress up like any of H.C.'s famous characters and put on their own play.  How cool is that?

"The Emperor's New Clothes"
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This is just a few things I liked about the museum.  There is a whole lot of stuff that is way cool but, it would take me forever to write about them all.  On to shopping and eating we go!