H.C. Andersen Statue in Copenhagen | Famous Author Statue

H.C. Andersen Statue

Monument to the fairy-tale author

H.C. Andersen Statue (H.C. Andersen-statuen) at City Hall Square in Copenhagen was created by sculptor Henry Luckow-Nielsen and unveiled in 1965.

The statue depicts the world-renowned Danish author seated with a book and a walking stick, gazing towards Tivoli and H.C. Andersen Castle.

The monument is located at the western corner of Copenhagen City Hall and serves as a frequently visited symbol of the city, as well as a tribute to the fairy-tale author’s legacy and importance to Danish culture.

Cast in bronze, the statue stands on a simple plinth that highlights Andersen’s contemplative expression.

The H.C. Andersen Statue is at its most beautiful in the late afternoon or evening, when the sunlight is no longer blocked by the large shadow of the City Hall. The statue is best viewed from the City Hall Square side, as the statue faces northwest.