The Paper Boat is a well-known sculpture that lies is positioned in the water in the Hans Christian Andersen Garden (also known as the Fairy Tale Garden). This garden is a central feature of the city of Odense. The sculpture is by renowned artist Erik Heide. It is made of stainless steel. The sculpture is a clear reference to the boat in the story "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" by Andersen, who came from this city. It is one of several significant pieces around Odense that refer to the fairy tales.