Hans Jensens Stræde (Andersen Quarter)
Hans Jensens Stræde
A cobbled old lane near Andersen's birthplace, lined with well-preserved, low, colourful half-timbered cottages. It's the most photogenic quarter in Odense.
The area around the Andersen museum, including Hans Jensens Stræde and Bangs Stræde, is Odense's best-preserved old quarter. The cobbled lanes are lined with yellow, red and pink half-timbered single-storey houses from the 18th and 19th centuries, with flowers in the windowsills, and fairy-tale sculptures and signposts at the corners. Strolling here feels like stepping back into Andersen's childhood. It's free, and it's worth walking through before or after the museum. This is still a residential neighbourhood, so please keep noise to a minimum.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- H.C. Andersen House
- St. Canute's Cathedral
- H.C. Andersen's Childhood Home
- Danish Railway Museum
- Storms Pakhus
- Brandts
- Munke Mose & Odense River Boats
- Odense Zoo