Free Activities
Here are our recommendations for a visit to Odense that does not blow your budget. Visit our beautiful Gothic cathedral, take a walk along the river, take a dip in the harbour bath or the open-air bath(summer) and join the watchmen as they make their evening rounds in the historic quarter.
They could see she was a real Princess and no question about it, now that she had felt one pea all the way through twenty mattresses and twenty more feather beds. Nobody but a Princess could be so delicate. Hans Christian Andersen
Free activities
Odense Cathedral - St. Canute's Church
Odense Cathedral was built in the 14th century. It is a Gothic cathedral with a high and bright nave, and in the crypt you will find the remains of Saint Canute, Denmark's last Viking king. The cathed...
Odense Harbour Bath - go for a free swim
Odense Havnebad is located in the centre of Odense Harbour. It is shaped like a ship with a deck and cabin, making it easy to find.
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.
Find the Fairy Tale Sculptures in Odense
In Hans Christian Andersen's home town, Odense, you can see the characters from his fairy tales come to life all over the city; In parks and streets and alleys you will find sculptures by various artists, all of whom have been inspired by the author's writings.
The Watchman makes his evening round
Every evening in July and August (except Sunday), Odense's night watchmen take you on a walk through the old streets and alleys of Odense. From Vikings to poets and royalty, everyone has stories and a...
The playground route along Odense River
Looking for a fun and active day out with the family? Then head to one of Odense's many playgrounds along the river! Here you'll find everything from challenging fitness playgrounds with exercise equipment to regular playgrounds in natural surroundings for both young and older children.
Are you travelling with children?
Many attractions are free for children and young people under 18.
Free City Buses in Odense
With the city bus you can take a trip around the center of Odense for free. The bus circles the inner city and passes each stop approx. every 10 minutes. The buses are easy to recognize - they are pin...
Papas Papbar - Board Game Café
Located a few steps from the cathedral, Papas Papbar is a board game café where you and your friends can try out the more than 600 games on the shelves. As with a regular café, there's also a selectio...
Gallery Galschiøt
ART GALLERY * STORE * ATELIER * SCULPTURE PARK * FREE ENTRANCE
Visit Jens Galschiøt and experience one of Denmark's largest and most spectacular privately owned art workshops. On an area covering 800...
Art Gallery Filosoffen
Experience a growing art and design museum. 'Filosoffen' is not only a museum but rather a creative meeting-place for pictorial artists, designers and the exchange of ideas. In that sense, we are open...
The Funen Printmaking Workshop
Art creates joy and life. The living studio has always seemed like a magnet for curious and graphic-interested people. Printmaking is magical, and we all try in turn to master this magic. We have two ...
North Atlantic House
Culture, food and experiences
The ground floor of Nordatlantisk Hus is the heart of the house, where everyone is welcome. Here, Nordatlantisk Hus offers cultural experiences with North Atlantic artists...