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Hans Christian Andersen immortalised the Danish swan when he wrote his story Den Grimme Ælling (The Ugly Duckling). The swan is Denmark's national bird.

The Little Mermaid (Den Lille Havfrue) in Copenhagen harbour
The Little Mermaid (Den Lille Havfrue) in Copenhagen harbour

H.C. Andersen is especially known for his fairytales (eventyr), however he wrote many plays, travelogues, novels and poems.

Den Lille Havfrue (The Little Mermaid) can be seen in Copenhagen harbour.

You can today visit H.C. Andersen's house in Odense on Fyn.