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When is the best time to visit Odense?

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Odense changes with the seasons, and each one brings new ways to experience the city. When the flowers bloom, when the streets come alive in summer, when autumn colours invite you to slow down and get cosy, or when Christmas lights up the city — even with a sprinkle of snow — Odense is always worth a visit.

Familie på gåtur efterår
Photo: Simone Stæhr Keller

Autumn in Odense

When autumn paints Odense in golden hues, the pace of the city slows. There’s time for calm and cont

Juletræstænding 2023
Photo: Søren Rosenberg

Christmas in Odense

Christmas in Odense is cosiness with a capital H, Christmas lights all over the city (the electricity-saving kind, of course), candied almonds, bows, ribbons and lots of good food.

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Photo: Skytte Visuals

Winter in Odense

In Odense, winter embraces the city with its quiet calm and opens up a treasure trove of cosy offers

Forårsgåtur i det grønne
Photo: Anja Panduro

Spring in Odense

Spring brings Odense to life! Enjoy the outdoors at cosy cafés, explore the city's history, and experience flea markets, cozy events, and peaceful green spaces.

Klaregade sommer
Photo: Johan Joensen

Summer in Odense

Summer in Odense means lots of outdoor life, small cosy music events, fun in the parks and good food, a cup of coffee down by the river, outdoor concerts and much more.

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