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Hans Christian Andersen in Copenhagen

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Explore Hans Christian Andersen through the Copenhagen locations documented by the linked sources.

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7 places · 6 mapped locations

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Hans Christian Andersen Experience

The museum interprets Andersen’s life and fairy tales.

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Sources and geography

Rådhuspladsen 57, Copenhagen · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Royal Danish Theatre

The official city guide identifies the theatre as an important place in Andersen’s life.

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Sources and geography

Kongens Nytorv, Copenhagen · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Nyhavn — Andersen’s homes

The official city guide links three houses in Nyhavn with Andersen and the writing of early fairy tales; individual addresses await review.

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Sources and geography

Nyhavn, Copenhagen · Coordinates awaiting source review

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Andersen statue — H.C. Andersens Boulevard

The official guide identifies a statue commemorating Andersen on this boulevard.

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Sources and geography

H.C. Andersens Boulevard, Copenhagen · Source-recorded exact named statue node position; not a surveyed filming viewpoint or visitor route. Existing visitor restrictions apply. OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0.

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Andersen statue — King’s Garden

The official guide identifies the garden’s statue commemorating Andersen.

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Sources and geography

King’s Garden, Copenhagen · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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The Little Mermaid sculpture

The official city guide connects the sculpture with Andersen’s fairy tale.

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Langelinie, Copenhagen · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Assistens Cemetery — Andersen grave

The official guide identifies the cemetery where Andersen is buried.

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Sources and geography

Assistens Cemetery, Copenhagen · Source-recorded exact named grave node position; not a surveyed filming viewpoint or visitor route. Existing visitor restrictions apply. OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0.

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