Autumn in Odense | VisitOdense

Weekend Getaway in Odense

Autumn is the perfect time for an extended weekend in Odense with your significant other or your best friend. Visit our high-quality cultural offerings, delicious restaurants and cafes and go for beautiful walks in the parks and along the river.

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Magic Days Fantasy Festival

Magical Days is Odense's fantasy festival for the whole family. Make your own magic wand, potion or experience the many other magical activities.

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VICTOR Denmark Open 2025 in Odense

Once again, Odense welcomes the prestigious VICTOR Denmark Open to Jyske Bank Arena from 14–19 October 2025. The tournament is one of only six worldwide with World Tour Super 750 status, bringing the very best badminton stars to the city.

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Odense for Children – Fun and Budget-Friendly Activities

Odense offers a variety of fun and exciting activities for families with children—without breaking t

What to see

Green Experience

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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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Ville Vau - a Wonderworld for Kids

Ville Vau is a fun and creative kids’ activity in Odense – a playful fairytale world where H.C. Andersen’s stories come to life through hands-on imagination and adventure.

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Odin's Odense - Iron Age and Viking Age

Join us for an adventure at the Iron Age Village of Odin's Odense, a unique ancient environment that brings 2,000 years of history to life!

Green Experience

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The Funen Village - Open Air Museum

The Funen Village focuses on past experiences of living circularly and in closer harmony with nature, and how the past can inspire sustainability in everyday life today.

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Spoil your taste buds

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10 restaurants you should try

Here are our recommendations for 10 places we think you should try - the list of course includes our Michelin restaurant and the local restaurants that Whiteguide has singled out, but you'll also find plenty of high-level local gems where you can go on a gastronomic treasure hunt.

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Street Food in Odense

In Odense you can choose between several street food options, like Storm's Pakhus near the harbour.

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Family friendly eateries in Odense

At these restaurants and eateries in Odense, it's not just ok to bring the kids - they're welcome.

Classic Danish Cuisine

Are you dreaming of minced beef steak with soft onions? Or maybe roast pork with parsley sauce? Then you're in the right place. Grandma's kitchen is trendy again and people no longer look at you strangely when you ask for Brændende Kærlighed(Burning Love) or Benløse fugle (boneless birds)....

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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 surrounding...