Go on a forest adventure
The scent of the forest floor and the sound of birdsong can brighten even a rainy day. Take a deep breath and enjoy the peace of the woods. Lace up your hiking boots or hop on your bike and explore the trails in Odense’s green backyard.
Forests in Odense
Fruens Bøge Skov (Woodland)
Fruens Bøge Skov (Beech Wood Forest) is a woodland park by the river. It originally belonged to Christiansdal Manor, but was purchased by Odense Municipality in 1875.
Already at the beginning of the ...
Næsbyhoved Skov (Forest)
Næsbyhoved forest - the forest that hides a medieval royal castle
The approximately 15 ha Næsbyhoved Forest is a beech-clad hill, sandwiched between Kanalvej and Næsbyvej, but this has not always bee...
Kohaveskoven (Forest) in Odense
Kohaveskoven with its surrounding woods, new plantings and grazed meadows is one of Odense's largest and finest natural areas. Until 1980, when Odense Municipality acquired the forest it belonged to t...
Hans Christian Andersen Forest
The Hans Christian Andersen Forest was started in 2001 and is therefore a newer forest. Seen from the air, the forest resembles Andersen's paper cut-out "The Sun's Head" and the pattern is created by ...
Start your trip by bus
If you’ve chosen a route that starts outside the city centre, use the Fynbus route map to find the bus that works best for you.
