Switching on the City Christmas Tree
Every year, the city of Odense becomes a little more magical when the annual Christmas tree lighting on Flakhaven takes place.
Visit Odense and experience local Christmas atmosphere and hygge
Explore the city's historic Christmas market and experience the city's atmospheric Christmas lights spreading through the city streets. Don't miss the transformed city centre and the brand new Hans Christian Andersen House, with challenging art installations and an enchanting garden. And don't forget to go on a gastronomic treasure hunt in one of the city's many restaurants.
Experience the modern metropolitan atmosphere while stepping into a nostalgic Christmas in the Funen Village and at the city's historic Christmas market, where smells and flavours bring memories to life in the old town. Stroll down the cobblestone streets and enjoy the sense of history among the colourful small houses, before you visit the Advent Calendar exhibition at Møntergaarden and let your imagination run wild.
In Odense, the holiday season arrives with beautiful Christmas lights and time stands still - just for a moment - in just the right, nostalgic way.
What to do during Christmas
One of the best things about Odense in December is the many Christmas traditions you can experience year after year.
Photo: Daniel Jensen
Photo: Daniel Jensen
Tips on parking and transport
Remember that you can park in ODENSE P CITY right by the pedestrian street and H.C. Andersens Hus. See the map of the exits here.
For more information about parking in Odense, visit odenserundt.dk
For more information about public transport and cycling in Odense, click here