From poverty in the slums of Odense to a celebrated cultural figure in the very upper echelons of 19th-century Copenhagen, that is Andersen's own fairy tale.

Visit our Gothic cathedral, walk along the river, take a dip in the harbour bath or the open-air bath(summer) or join the watchmen in the historic quarter.

Delicious new restaurants pop up everywhere and the locals dine out like never before - the range and level of offers is impressive.

Discover Odense as the locals do, from their favorite eateries and coffee shops, their favorite weekend spots, to what they do when it rains and more.