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Experience the urban atmosphere combined with a historical charm. The historic district, the cozy harbor, the green parks and the Brandts area with its cafés and artisans are all part of Odense's identity – and within easy reach on foot. 

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Plate at Restaurant Aro
Photo: Elvinas

Dine out in Odense

Tips for where to go in Odense, when you are on a weekend stay and in the mood for something delicious.
Inge Fjord med teaterprogram
Photo: Rico Feldfoss

Meet the locals

We have asked the locals what they would recommend to first time visitors to Odense.

Julie & Emra in the old town
Photo: Johan Joensen

48 hours in Odense - who do you go exploring with?

Our recommendations on what to do during a long weekend stay in Odense.

Street food festival
Photo: Mad & Kultur

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.

Storms Pakhus - Odense Streetfood
Photo: Simone Stæhr Keller

Storms Pakhus - Odense Streetfood

Odense has a new, atmospheric food market of international format in Storms Pakhus' raw industrial warehouse at the harbor.

Artemisia Vinbar
Photo: Anja Panduro

Out in Odense – nightlife, drinks and great vibes

Whether you're into elegant wine bars, creative cocktails, cosy pubs or just want to dance the night

Walk towards Andersen's childhood home
Hans Christian Andersen House

Hans Christian Andersen's Home Town

Photo: Johan Joensen

What to do

Sculpture "Thumbelina" on Sortebrødre Torv
Photo: Johan Joensen

In the Footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen

Many of the buildings and places that were significant to H.C. Andersen can still be seen today. Follow in the footsteps of our famous author - quite literally, there are footprints along the entire route - and see the places / buildings in Odense related to our most famous citizen.

Cnut the Holy (reconstuction)
Photo: Storyhunt

Viking Odense

In the heart of Funen, where the Odense River winds through the landscape, lies a city deeply rooted in the Viking Age. Where Harald Bluetooth built the ring fortress Nonnebakken – and where Denmark’s last Viking king met his end. 

Latte art på Cafe Deilig
Photo: Line Slot

A nice cup of coffee

A nice cup of coffee is one of life's great pleasures. Here are our favorites

Baalstemning i langhuset på Fyrkat
Photo: Rico Feldfoss

Feel the Presence of History in Odense

Odense is one of Denmark's oldest cities and you can feel the presence of history everywhere.

The ugly duckling by Peter Skensved
Photo: Anne Sofie Isbrandt Ovesen

Street and City Art

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

Forår i Påskestræde 02
Photo: Line Slot

Weekend in Odense

Follow in the footsteps of world-renowned author H.C. Andersen from Odense, and explore the city's m

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