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Meet the locals

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Insider tips from locals with something to say. Odense is a very special city - the size of a big city, but with a relaxed and safe atmosphere, lots of culture and events and room for diversity.

On the list below you can explore their recommendations.

Locals are the ones who set the mood of a city. They're the ones who know all the great places and help create them. We interviewed some of our local heroes who are all working to make Odense the best city to live, study and work in.

Your local guide

Christoffer Schärfe, Restaurant Aro
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Christoffer Schärfe - Michelin-star chef

A metropolitan feel and strong efforts in the culture, food and art scene. That's Odense according to Christoffer Schärfe, chef and owner of Restaurant ARO and Kok & Vin. But where are his personal favourite places in the city? Get inspiration here.  

Inge Fjord med teaterprogram
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Inge Fjord - passionate cultural communicator

A city in development with great potential. That's Odense according to Inge Fjord, principal of the Royal Danish Theatre Ballet School Odense. But where are her personal favourite places in the city? Get inspiration here.

Charlotte drikker kaffe
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Charlotte Gueniau, RICE

Safe, child-friendly and village-like in a cool way. That's Odense according to Charlotte Gueniau, creative director and owner of interior and accessories company RICE. But where are her personal favourite places in the city? Get inspiration here.

Mads Herskind-portræt_bred
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Mads Herskind - dedicated foodie

Present, metropolitan and authentic. That's Odense according to Mads Frank Herskind, a chef and culinary entrepreneur in Odense Municipality. But where are his personal favourite places in the city? Get inspiration here.

Nathalie på I Pupi Siciliani II
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Nathalie Dahl, Von Linné Studio

Idyllic, green and cultural. That's Odense according to Nathalie Gaia Dahl, designer and owner of the VON LINNÉ circular design studio. But where are her personal favourite places in the city? Get inspiration here.

Helene Ottosen roed laenestol_bred
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Helene Ottosen, Street food manager

Filled with local heroes and a passionate city. That's Odense according to Helene Marie Ottosen, Warehouse Manager at Storms Pakhus - Funen's largest street food market. But where are her personal favourite places? Get inspiration here.

Jonathan Kvium gennem skulptur
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Jonathan Kvium, Gallery Albert Contemporary

Inclusive, welcoming and upcoming. That's Odense according to Jonathan Kvium, owner of the Albert Contemporary gallery. But where are his personal favourite places in the city? Get inspiration here.

Isa shopper briller
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Isa Dawn Whyte Jensen, Le Klint

Historic, expanding and charming. That's Odense according to Isa Dawn Whyte Jensen, Creative Director at lighting company Le Klint and founder of The Love & Light Project. But where are her personal favourite places in the city? Get inspiration here.

Dronefoto over den gamle bydel med H.C. Andersens Hus
Hans Christian Andersen House

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