Stories from Denmark
Preserving the unique cultural heritage of Denmark.
The Little Mermaid
A tragic tale of a young mermaid who is willing to give up her life in the sea as a mermaid to gain a human soul.
The Ugly Duckling
A story about a bird born in a barnyard who suffers abuse from the others around him until, much to his delight, he matures into a beautiful swan.
The Snow Queen
One of Andersen's longest and most highly acclaimed stories, centered on the struggle between good and evil as experienced by Gerda and her friend, Kay.
Kejserens nye Kleder
A vain emperor is swindled by two weavers who claim to make the finest clothes invisible to anyone who is foolish or unfit for their position.
Prinsessen paa Erten
A prince searching for a real princess discovers one during a storm when she proves her sensitivity by feeling a pea beneath twenty mattresses.
Tommelise
A tiny girl born from a tulip embarks on a perilous journey, carried off by a toad, a beetle, and a mouse, before finding love with a fairy prince her own size.
Den standhaftige Tinsoldat
A one-legged tin soldier falls in love with a paper ballerina and endures a series of trials that test his unwavering devotion.
Nattergalen
A Chinese emperor loves the song of a plain grey nightingale until a bejeweled mechanical bird replaces it, only to break down when he needs beautiful music the most.
De rode Sko
A girl named Karen becomes obsessed with a pair of red shoes that force her to dance without rest, leading her to seek redemption the only way she can.
Fyrtojet
A soldier returning from war meets a witch who sends him into a hollow tree to retrieve a magical tinderbox that summons three powerful dogs.