Kids in the city
Take the kids on an adventure in Odense! Here, magical playgrounds, exciting museums, and creative workshops await – all in a city where H.C. Andersen’s imagination still lives on. Discover a city full of play, learning, and moments of hygge for the whole family.
Photo: Jonas Legarth
The playgrounds, harbour area, and skateparks are brought to life by the city's children and young people, who bring joy and energy to the urban scene – come and join the fun. The city invites you to moments of hygge, leisurely strolls at flea markets, and time to enjoy the spring.
Photo: Ard Jongsma
Get inspired for several days in Odense
Here are our suggestions for family-friendly activities for all ages – so if you’re wondering what to do with the kids, take a look.
Day 1: Adventure and play in H.C. Andersen’s footsteps
Photo: Mette Risager© Odense Bys Museer
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.
Photo: Benjamin Dalby
The playground route along Odense River
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Pincho Nation Odense
Enjoy colourful cocktails and tapas dishes from a menu that is a gastronomic selection from all over the world. Drop by for a cosy date, a night out with girlfriends, a colleague get-together or a classic evening to see how far you can go with the menu.
Photo: Simone Stæhr Keller
Storms Pakhus - Odense Streetfood
Odense has a new, atmospheric food market of international format in Storms Pakhus' raw industrial warehouse at the harbor.
Photo: Cecilia Poulsen
Små Stjernestunder
Små Stjernestunder consists of two parts, a family-friendly coffee bar and a training room. The coffee bar is open to everyone, while participation in our classes requires a membership or a voucher.
Day 2: History and active fun for the whole family
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Port of Odense - beautiful nature and industrial charm
Photo: Fodboldfabrikken Odense
The Football Factory
Indoor football and fun at Odense Harbour Get moving and have a great time with friends at Fodboldfabrikken – Odense Harbour’s indoor football hub where fun and football come together, rain or shine.
Photo: Ukendt© MPTO
Minigolf Club Putter Team Odense
Minigolf is a type of golf where you play on small obstacle courses and the aim is to get the ball into the hole with the fewest possible strokes. Most people know it from the campsite in the summer, but in Odense you can play minigolf all year round.
Photo: Ard Jongsma
The Danish Railway Museum
The Danish Railway Museum is located in the centre of Odense and is an ideal destination for the whole family.
Photo: Simone Stæhr Keller© VisitOdense
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.
Photo: VisitOdense
Restaurant Bouillon
Restaurant Bouillon is a Parisian-inspired eatery offering honest, high-quality food at affordable prices in beautiful surroundings.
Photo: VisitOdense
Mammas Pizzeria
Restaurant Mammas Pizzeria has been around since 1976 and stands for good service and delicious food in cosy and atmospheric surroundings. Here you can enjoy dishes from the Italian cuisine at reasonable prices.
Day 3: Creativity and sweet temptations
Photo: Ukendt© Creative Space
Creative Space - creative café
Creative Space is a creative café where you can enjoy a cup of coffee or something else while decorating a piece of ceramic of your choice.
Photo: Maria Tabaka© VisitOdense
SMYKBAR Odense
At Smykbar in Odense, you can unleash your creativity and make your own jewellery in cosy café surroundings. Visit this popular creative café in the heart of Odense.
Photo: Anja Panduro
Kunstnær Creative Café
Unleash your inner artist at Kunstnær Need a creative break with your loved ones? Visit Kunstnær, a cozy café in the heart of Odense, where you can unleash your creative talents with those you care about.
Photo: Andreas Bastiansen
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!
Photo: Maria Tabaka© VisitOdense
Photo: Johan Joensen© VisitOdense
ParadIS - ice cream parlour
ParadIS is freshly made ice cream with a creamy texture. The flavour is rich and natural and the ice cream is free from unnecessary preservatives and always freshly mixed. The ParadIS chain started
