Odense is a lively cultural city, offering everything from historical museums and theatres to modern art and creative events. Discover acclaimed exhibitions, explore emerging artists, or get hands-on with your own creativity.
Sculptures and street art help set the mood in the center of Odense. See ROA's impressive Fish and Bird on the silo building at the harbour, the beautiful gable portrait of H.C. Andersen in Bangs Boder and the latest addition - The Ugly Duckling mural.
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.
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.
With a national stage and several smaller, innovative theatres, there are plenty of theatre experiences to be had in Odense. Whether you're into classic dramas, opera, dance, intimate concerts, stand-up comedy or premieres of new works that challenge the genre, this is your chance.
With two internationally recognized conductors in the forefront, 73 musicians from 17 different nations, and an International Carl Nielsen Competition and Festival. Odense Symphonic Orchestra is a cultural dynamo that plays a crucial role on the classical music scene in Denmark.
Odense is a city with a rich cultural life, including a vibrant music scene. You can experience everything from intimate concerts to large music events. Whether you prefer jazz, rock, pop, classical, or electronic music, you'll find it here.
In Odense, you’ll find cinemas for every taste – from large theatres showing action films, romantic comedies, and the latest releases to smaller venues screening thought-provoking films with depth. There’s always a great film experience waiting for you.
You don't just come here for the coffee - in fact, the coffee is just a small detail. Here, you can paint ceramics, create your own jewelry, geek out over board games, or do something entirely different. They are usually started by makers who wanted a place to cultivate their passion.
Classic design furniture and Georg Jensen - or Ikea, Rice and Sisters Greene? In Odense you can easily find both. Take a walk in the high street or go to the shopping town in Odense southeast.
A hotel accommodation for a conference guest, a night in a B&B with personal charm, budget-friendly accommodation right in the center, a tent site, a family room? Or perhaps a day ticket for the Andersen museums or a guided tour with one of the local experts?
Explore restaurants and places to eat in Odense, whether you're in the mood for fine dining, brunch, street food, cosy cafés or classic local flavours. Whether you're after a quick bite or a memorable meal, you'll find plenty of inviting options across the city.
Tips for shopping in Odense with suggestions for the perfect retail therapy POIs. With one of Denmark's longest high streets you can find almost anything you are looking for - old or new, bargain or exclusive.
