The Funen Village is an open air museum portraying village life in 19th century Funen. Funen is the island in the middle of Denmark. I grew up in Odense, as well did Hans Christian Andersen, something that the city has used to promote itself internationally for decades. I remember visiting The Funen Village with my … Continue reading A view to the past
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In the footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen
I grew up in a suburb of Odense, the third largest city in Denmark located on the island "in the middle." Famous and infamous for its love-hate relationship with the author Hans Christian Andersen, who was born in Odense but left to pursue fame and glory elsewhere. The brand is strong but every politician or … Continue reading In the footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen


