IX: Iceland! But What Next?
Not directly mentioned in this chapter; no appearance.
X: Interesting Conversations with Icelandic Savants
Mentioned as the eiderdown hunter who will serve as guide; he speaks Danish and is expected the next day.
XI: A Guide Found to the Centre of the Earth
Icelandic eider duck hunter hired as guide; calm, phlegmatic, and economical in movement; agrees to lead to Stapi and beyond for three rixdalers a week.
A Barren Land
Hans leads the party silently, guiding the horses and arranging the fjord crossing by boat.
XIII: Hospitality Under the Arctic Circle
Returns after seeing to the horses, calmly participates in the kissing ceremony, and leads the expedition with steady endurance.
But Arctics Can Be Inhospitable, Too
Hans acts as guide and organizer, hiring three Icelandic porters and arranging supplies. He remains stoic and practical, indifferent to the dangers of the journey.
XV: Snæfells at Last
Leads the ascent with calm expertise, builds stone landmarks, and guides the group away from the dust storm.
XVI: Boldly Down the Crater
Leads the descent with calm expertise, builds a hut from lava, and remains stoic throughout the wait.
Vertical Descent
Remains calm and indifferent to danger; guides the descent; gives brief commands ('Giv akt!'); halts the group at the bottom.
XVIII: The Wonders of Terrestrial Depths
Hans retrieves the dropped bundle by climbing a projection, carries equipment, and silently follows the Professor's orders.
XIX: Geological Studies In Situ
Hans silently leads the way, stopping at the fork and following the Professor's choice without comment.
The First Signs of Distress
Hans is silent and prepares food, embodying stoic endurance as the group faces distress.
Compassion Fuses the Professor’s Heart
Hans remains stoic and loyal throughout the crisis, calmly pointing to the Professor as 'Master' when Axel tries to persuade him to flee.
XXII: Total Failure of Water
Hans leads the way as usual, and later in the night leaves the camp with the lamp, prompting Axel's fear of abandonment.
XXIII: Water Discovered
Hans calmly locates the torrent by listening through the rock, breaches the wall with precise pickaxe strokes, and remains composed throughout.
XXIV: Well Said, Old Mole! Canst Thou Work i’ the Ground So Fast?
Hans secures ropes for the descent and is paid his weekly wages at the grotto. His calm demeanor contrasts with the Professor's impatience.
De Profundis
Remains stolid and indifferent, following destiny without questioning causes or effects, envied by Axel for his calm acceptance.
XXVI: The Worst Peril of All
Praised for his skill and coolness during perilous descents, but is separated from Axel in the tunnel.
XXVII: Lost in the Bowels of the Earth
Hans is mentioned as part of the group that continued along the stream while Axel went astray.
The Rescue in the Whispering Gallery
Implied to be with the Professor; his Danish word 'förlorad' is heard by Axel, confirming their presence.
XXIX: Thalatta! Thalatta!
Shows joy at Axel's recovery and has treated his wounds with Icelandic ointment.
XXXI: Preparations for a Voyage of Discovery
Hans is busy constructing the raft from fossilized wood, demonstrating his skill and industry. He also provides for the camp, including preparing coffee.
XXXII: Wonders of the Deep
Hans constructs the raft's rudder, steers the vessel, prepares fishing lines, catches the blind fish, and physically prevents Axel from falling into the sea.
XXXIII: A Battle of Monsters
Points out the tooth marks on the pickaxe, steers the raft, and correctly indicates that only two monsters are fighting.
XXXIV: The Great Geyser
Hans remains at the helm, climbs the mast to observe, identifies the islet as 'Holm' and the geyser as 'Geysir', and refits the rudder during the halt.
XXXV: An Electric Storm
Hans remains calm and stoic throughout the storm, his hair tipped with electric sparks, and continues at the helm even after the fireball passes.
XXXVI: Calm Philosophic Discussions
Braves the waves to rescue Axel and salvage the raft's cargo; arranges supplies and instruments on the shore.
XXXVII: The Liedenbrock Museum of Geology
Silently repairs the raft and prepares for departure, showing feudal loyalty to the Professor.
The Professor in His Chair Again
Present during the discovery, though not speaking; assists in raising the fossil body.
XXXIX: Forest Scenery Illuminated by Electricity
Mentioned indirectly when the Professor speculates the dagger might belong to him, though Axel notes Hans never possessed such an item.
Preparations for Blasting a Passage to the Centre of the Earth
Hans is tasked with sailing the raft to Cape Saknussemm and later with boring a hole for the gunpowder charge. He works silently and efficiently.
XLI: The Great Explosion and the Rush Down Below
Hans pushes the raft off shore, later lights the lantern despite the chaos, and holds Axel fast during the vertical descent, remaining calm and unmoved.
XLII: Headlong Speed Upward Through the Horrors of Darkness
Hans is calm and methodical, eating his ration quietly and finding a flask of Hollands to share. He shows no anxiety about the future, embodying fatalistic composure.
XLIII: Shot Out of a Volcano at Last!
Hans is present and physically supports Axel, preventing him from being injured against the rock walls during the violent ascent.
Sunny Lands in the Blue Mediterranean
Saves Axel from falling into the gulf, remains indifferent to the surroundings, and later collects his wages with a rare smile.
All's Well That Ends Well
Leaves Hamburg to return to Iceland, refusing rewards.
