What to see

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Attractions in Odense

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Hans Christian Andersen's Hometown

Get to know Odense's most famous son, Hans Christian Andersen. A multi-talented artist, Andersen impressed with fairy tales, plays, biographies, travel accounts, paper art and more.

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Discover the Viking Odense

The stories of the Viking Age have fascinated people all over the world, and in Odense, the stories live on in the city's spaces.

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Art and Culture

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

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.

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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, sc

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Street and City Art

Sculptures, street art and performance are all something that help set the mood of the city.

Green Experience

Odense ZOO - Zoological gardens

Explore the beautiful Odense ZOO and discover fascinating animals from all over the world. Visit the manatees of the rainforest, go on a picnic in the tree tops or try the many fun playgrounds.

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Find the Fairy Tale Sculptures in Odense

All over the city you will encounter sculptures inspired by fairy tales - how many can you find?

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Outdoor Attractions

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

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Architecture in Odense

Odense is one of Denmark's oldest cities and in several places in the city centre you can find buildings dating back to the Middle Ages. Old and new stand side by side in the city centre, which results in a charming atmosphere.

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Green attractions

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

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Sculptures

There are large works by well-known artists such as Robert Jakobsen and Bjørn Nørgård, but lesser-kn

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Fun for Children and their Families in Odense

Odense is a very child-friendly city with fun attractions, restaurants with room for little people and lots of other activities.

The Odense Cathedral as seen from the park

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Free Activities

Odense offers lots of activities - even if your budget is a bit of a challenge.

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What to do in Odense on a rainy day

There is plenty to see and do in Odense, even on a rainy day.

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Port of Odense - beautiful nature and industrial charm

The Port of Odense was built in the early 1800s, and much has happened since then. After more than 150 years as a busy industrial port, the harbour is now being transformed into a new, exciting area with a burgeoning cultural life.

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Churches in Odense

Besøg Odenses mange spændende kirker. Her er historiske bygninger, med stærke bånd til Danmarks hist

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Digital City Tours in Odense

Try our free web app on your mobile when you visit Odense. Get access to lots of quality content, in

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Feel the Presence of History in Odense

Odense is one of Denmark's oldest cities and you can feel the presence of history everywhere. In our museums you can explore the Iron Age, Viking Age, 18th century farm village life, the Cold War and even what everyday life was like for your grand parents at Tidens Samling.

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Historic sites in Odense

Odense offers a variety of fascinating historical locations that provide unique insights into Denmar

Brandt's classic exhibition and sculpture

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What you can see in one day - for art enthusiasts

Odense offers several high class artattractions - visit e.g. Gallery Brandts, Filosoffen, Fyns Grafi

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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? Bring your family, significant other or friends and experience five amazing attractions and share the excitement with thousands of other visitors.

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City Quarters

Whether shopping in the high street, a postindustrial Latin quarter with cafés and crafts shops, a historical quarter with cobble stone streets and ha...

Hans Christian Andersen House exhibition

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Michelin recommends

Michelin Travel Guide has awarded stars to 7 attractions in Odense.

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Activities near water

Ever since the Viking Age, Odense's location by Odense Fjord and Odense River has been of great importance to the city's development. In recent years, a major urban renewal has taken place around Odense Inner Harbour, where new, modern apartment complexes, businesses, recreational areas an...

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The 5 most interesting churches in Odense

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

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What you can see in one day - for history buffs

Are you obsessed with history? Do you love exploring how people lived in the past?

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The Funen Experience

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When do you plan to visit Odense?

Autumn

Golden leaves, chestnuts, long walks along the river, coffee / cocoa galore at the local cafés - that is the Odense recipe for hygge.

Christmas

Visit Odense's Christmas decorated streets and get into the Christmas spirit. Visit the annual Christmas market and enjoy Odense with thousands of lights.

Winter

Go for walks in the magical morning mists on the harbour, enjoy hot beverages at the local cafés and the particular welcoming vibe that is winter in Odense.

Spring

Finally, it's spring. If you are looking for an extended weekend or maybe more, take a look at what Odense has to offer this spring and Easter.

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