Odense

Photo:Jonas Legarth&Johan Joensen

Things to do in

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.

Active Holiday

Are you looking for a bicycle holiday,golf holiday, holiday on the water or something else entirely?

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

View Michelin's recommendations in Odense

Photo: Johan Joensen

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.You will find the art museum in the area 'Brandts Klædefabrik', a cultural centre in Odense.

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

In the middle of Odense, just beside the railway station, the museum houses an original roundhouse building from 1954. Here you can experience the his...

Odin's Odense - Iron Age and Viking Age

Welcome to our history - Discover our living past in a village that shows life in the Iron Age and the Viking Age, which lasted from app. 500 BC to ab...

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...