Interesting Architecture in Odense

Photo:Benjamin Dalby&Daniel Jensen

In Odense, unique architecture with a historical flavour meets modern, award-winning architecture in the open urban spaces. The city offers an exciting journey through time, illustrated with bricks - from medieval cobbled streets, to quirky, colourful townhouses and into today's modern architectural expression.

On this page, we have compiled an illustrative overview for you to plan your trip around the city.

The historic quarter

The Colourful

Photo: Simone Stæhr Keller

Photo: Anja Panduro

The new classics

Especially in connection with the light rail construction, beautiful new buildings have sprung up in the centre of Odense. When walking along the light rail line from Vestergade towards Hans Christian Andersen's House, imagining the four-lane road that used to be here is almost impossible....

Photo: Benjamin Dalby

The industrial in new use

Odense has several industrial neighbourhoods, including the area around Brandts and the harbour.

Photo: Ukendt

The Iconic Buildings

Nogle bygninger er særligt charmerende / smukke / sære og sætter et ekstra tydeligt aftryk på byen.

Photo: Anja Panduro - VisitOdense

Your guide to Instagram friendly spots

Many people love exploring new places because it also provides beautiful, creative and different content to share on social media, print for the notice board or something else.

Photo: Johan Joensen

The leaning houses

Some of the old houses from the late Middle Ages look almost as if they want to cross the street.

Photo: Thomas Mørkeberg

Buildings with history

Odense celebrated its 1000th anniversary in 1988 and in many places in the city centre you can still

Sculpture Thumbelina

City Squares

Photo: Johan Joensen

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