Discover Odense’s Historic Treasures
Odense is full of fascinating history – from Viking ring forts to atmospheric streets and museums. Spend hours exploring cultural heritage, architecture and exhibitions that bring the past to life for both adults and children.
Indoor History Attractions
In the city centre, within walking distance of the old town, you can explore Danish railway history and Denmark's (and especially Funen's) antiquity and recent history, visit Kramboden in Nedergade and much more. If you are up for a slightly longer walk, you can also dive into Funen's military history and visit a bunker from the Cold War era.
Viking Ring Fortress Nonnebakken
Viking Castle Nonnebakken
The Viking castle at Nonnebakken was one of at least five known ring castles, which King Harald Bluetooth built around 980. The others are Aggersborg at the Limfjord, Fyrkat a...
Cnut the Holy - King and Saint
King Cnut the Holy was King of Denmark from 1080 until his death in 1086. He was the son of Sweyn Estridsen and brother of Harald Hen. Cnut was a Christian king who fought to strengthen the power of t...
TID City Museum
In the heart of old town you will find TID museum – a cultural oasis comprising lovely courtyards and buildings from the 16th century to the present day.
The Danish Railway Museum
The Danish Railway Museum is located in the centre of Odense and is an ideal destination for the whole family.
Kramboden (The old Store)
Visit Kramboden, a charming museum shop in the heart of Odense, and experience the city’s history through vintage goods, antiques, and fine museum replicas.
Tidens Samling - HANDS-ON Museum
Tidens Samling is an everyday museum of fashion, design and interior decoration in the 20th century. There are two exhibitions, the permanent one and a special exhibition.
Odense Bunker Museum
Would you like to explore a fully intact 450 m2 nuclear bunker from the 1950s?
This bunker has been restored to pristine condition and includes a majority of the original artefacts from the cold war ...
The Funen Military History Museum
At the Funen Military History Museum, you can dive into the Funen war history, the history of the Funen soldiers, the Funen resistance movement and the Funen Home Guard. The story of the Funen militar...
Open Air History Attractions
Just outside the city centre you will find museum gems like the Funen Village and Odin's Odense that focus on 18th century farm life and Odense's role in the Iron Age/Viking Age in Denmark respectively.
The Funen Village - Open Air Museum
The Funen Village focuses on past experiences of living circularly and in closer harmony with nature, and how the past can inspire sustainability in everyday life today.
Odin's Odense - Iron Age and Viking Age
Join us for an adventure at the Iron Age Village of Odin's Odense, a unique ancient environment that brings 2,000 years of history to life!