Welcome To Our Celebration! Hans Christian Andersen

The Danish Broadcasting Corp. (DR) celebrates the bicentenary of Hans Christian Andersen’s birth by launching an English version of our public-service website.

See films, travel back in time, hear fairytales read by famous actors, quiz like mad and join us in celebrating our famous writer.

The journey starts here. Welcome.

The Time Machine

Hop into the Time Machine and follow in Hans Christian Andersen’s footsteps through Copenhagen in the 19th century. A symphony of images and sounds awaits.

 
 
Famous Danes on Andersen H.C. Andersen

A long line of well-known contemporary Danes provide insight into unusual angles about Hans Christian Andersen. Read the in-depth essays here.

Multimedia Treasure Chest H.C Andersen

The Danish Broadcasting Corporation has opened its archives to the world. Listen to fairytales and watch films in English.

DR Celebrates Andersen DR Celebrates Andersen

DR has chosen a total media solution in celebrating Andersen’s birthday and this website represents the media flagship for DR’s celebrations.

 
 
 
 
 

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