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.
Photo: Benjamin Dalby
Forests in Odense
Photo: Benjamin Dalby© Visitodense
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.
Photo: Colourbox
Næsbyhoved Skov (Forest)
Næsbyhoved forest - the forest that hides a medieval royal castle
Photo: Kurt Christensen
Kohaveskoven (Forest) in Odense
Kohaveskoven in Åsum is one of Odense’s large green retreats – a place for slow walks, fresh air and quiet moments beneath old, broad-crowned oak trees.
Photo: Benjamin Dalby© VisitOdense
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.
