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Attractions & Activities in Odense

Odense has lots of attractions for the whole family and especially Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark's history, art and culture are themes where we have a lot to offer. So whether you are looking for attractions for families with children, couples, art lovers or history lovers, here is plenty to choose from.

Hans Christian Andersen's Hometown

Get to know Odense's most famous son, Hans Christian Andersen. The multi artist Andersen impressed with fairy tales, plays, biographies, travel accounts, paper art and more. Visit the local attractions that each point the spotlight on one or more sides to our famous fairy tale writer.

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Events - Whats on in Odense

Odense is known for its many events and festivals, but we also have a rich cultural life on other fronts. Odense Theater, Odeon Concert Hall, the Funen Opera and many other local forces provide a rich cultural life throughout the year.

Architecture and Urban Spaces

Find the most beautiful squares, the most interesting buildings and the cosiest neighbourhoods.

Art and Culture

Odense offers international exhibitions and attractions of international standard, but also plenty of galleries, theatres, music stages, festivals and...

Dronefoto over den gamle bydel med H.C. Andersens Hus

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Museums in Odense

Did you know that Odense is the city with the most museums outside the metropolitan area? From Vikings to women's fashion, from skeletons to the composer Carl Nielsen and our world-famous poet Hans Christian Andersen. You can easily spend several days in Odense if museums are your thing.

Galleries & Artisans

Visit Odense's many fine small galleries and artisans. Here you'll find all genres of visual art, sculptures, jewellery, glass art and much more. Most are located right around the Søndergade/Ny Vestergade area, close to Brandts Art Museum and Odense's Latin Quarter.

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Denmark's Greenest City?

Fyn is known as Denmark´s garden and Odense is often spoken of as the capital of Fyn.

Shopping

Tips for shopping in Odense with suggestions for the perfect retail therapy POIs

H.C. Andersens Hus

View Michelin's recommendations in Odense

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The 5 Most Visited Attractions in Odense

Are you curious about which attractions in Odense are without a doubt worth a visit?

The Odense Cathedral as seen from the park

The 5 most interesting churches in Odense

Odense Cathedral is known as one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in Denmark

Dandelions and halftimbered houses at the Funen Village

Outdoor Attractions

Here is the solution if you are visiting Odense on a fine day - try some of our outdoor attractions.

Art Museum Brandts

At Art Museum Brandts, you can quickly spend a whole day among the masters of the past as well as the talents of contemporary art.

Museum of Everyday Life in the 20th Century

Tidens Samling is an everyday museum of fashion, design and interior decoration in the 20th century. There are two exhibitions, the permanent one and ...

The Danish Railway Museum

The Danish Railway Museum is located in the centre of Odense and is an ideal destination for the whole family. Feel the history as you get up close an...

Odin's Odense - Iron Age and Viking Age

In Odin's Odense, you can try for yourself what life was like when the Iron Age became a Viking age!

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 maj...