Cultural experiences in Odense

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Odense has a surprisingly large selection for art and culture afficionados. Odense offers international exhibitions and attractions of international standard, but also plenty of galleries, theatres, music stages, festivals and smaller, local initiatives that form a cultural base and the backbone of the city's cultural life.

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Hans Christian Andersen House

Step into Hans Christian Andersen’s House in Odense – a museum attraction where fairy tales, architecture and immersive experiences come together.

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Art Museum Brandts in Odense

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.

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Odense Theatre, Regional Theatre

Odense Theatre is one of Denmark's largest theatres with a large permanent ensemble of actors and more than 10 annual self-produced performances as well as a wealth of guest performances and activities.

The Funen Opera in Odense

The Funen Opera saw the light of day with a successful production of La Bohème in 1948, and with a location right next to Munke Mose, the Funen Opera has a central spot in Odense city centre.

Dynamo Workspace

DYNAMO is located in a newly renovated, old warehouse on Byens Ø. The warehouse forms a framework for a stage and work space for new circuses and new ...

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Odense Symphony Orchestra

With two internationally recognized conductors in the forefront, 73 musicians from 17 different nations, and an International Carl Nielsen Competition...

Theatre Momentum

Theatre Momentum is an art institution located in the heart of Odense, Denmark. It is a dynamic and innovative theatre that has established itself as an important force in the Danish theatre scene. The theatre was founded in 2005 by a group of dedicated artists with a shared vision of crea...

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The Danish Railway Museum

The Danish Railway Museum is located in the centre of Odense and is an ideal destination for the whole family.

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Outdoor Art Experiences

There are plenty of opportunities to have an outdoor art experience on Funen, digitally and "live"

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The Ugly Duckling

Street art og bykunst

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Food Culture is equally important

Here are a few suggestions for a delicious complement to your cultural experience in Odense. Odense is full of delicious options, whether you want a total experience with a white tablecloth, waiter and wine menu or you just want a quick snack on the go.

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Restaurant Aro - Michelin Restaurant

At Restaurant ARO you are guaranteed a truly fantastic culinary experience. Guests are catered for when gourmet food is served in informal surroundings.

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Storms Pakhus - Odense Streetfood

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

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Kong Volmer - Open Face Sandwiches

Restaurant Kong Volmer opened in 2008 as one of the first lunch and open face sandwich restaurants in Odense.

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Odense Teater besøger H.C. Andersens Hus

Theatre, Ballet and Opera

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Sculptures

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Hans Christian Andersen on a bench

Hans Christian Andersen sitting on a bench is just one of the total of 5 sculptures surrounding the entrance of the hotel.Jens Galschiøt (1954 - ) created this statue of the famous writer and made it one of the most photogenic sculptures in the city. The entire sculpture consists of 3 pi...

The Trinity

Bjørn Nørgaard's portrait of Hans Christian AndersenThree separate personas twisted together and then apart. This portrait of Hans Christian Andersen is as complex as the writer himself, which was the whole point of Nørgaard’s work.The three figures are twisted together in a spiral to ...

Oceania, Sculpture

Bronze sculpture of the sea goddess Oceania. A gift from The Odense City Art Foundation and Asea Brown Boveri A/S in 1992 and probably the most talked about work of art in Odense, next to Bjørn Nørgaard's Trinity. The kids love it and use it as a toy, tourists want to know if it is male or...

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