In Denmark you have to take advantage of the nice days and not waste them indoors. Here is the solution if you are visiting Odense on a fine day - try some of our outdoor attractions. In particular Odin's Odense and the Funen Village are well worth a visit.
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. More activities on Odense Harbour
At Odins Odense Iron Age Village, you can experience everyday life in Denmark before the Viking Age and before Odins Vi became Odense. Walk among reconstructed Iron Age houses, look inside the workshops and get a vivid sense of everyday life and craftsmanship before Viking Odense.
Funen Village offers an insight into rural life on Funen in the 19th century. Explore historic farmhouses, gardens and fields, and learn about the work, crafts and daily life of the period.
Enjoy a beautiful boat trip surrounded by beautiful nature on Odense River. The tour starts at Munke Mose in the centre of Odense.
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Green attractions under the open sky
Odense takes pride in being a green city, here are plenty of parks and green areas. In fact, it has been decided that, in the city centre, the nearest green area can never be more than 300 m away. We believe that all the greenery is part of what gives Odense its great, relaxed atmosphere.
The Romantic Garden at Sanderumgaard near Odense invites visitors to enjoy an atmospheric walk among mature trees, canals, small islands and historic garden pavilions. Explore one of Denmark’s earliest Romantic landscape gardens and discover more than 200 years of garden history.
You will find the fairytale garden by Odense Å, just behind Odense Cathedral and Odense City Hall. Via a nice wooden bridge, you can cross the river over to the rotunda, a small circular island in…
Just down the street from the cathedral, an old wrought iron gate shows you the way to Klosterhaven (The Monastery Garden). Many consider this to be one of the city's most beautiful gardens, created to look and feel authentic and true to its time.
Just a few minutes’ walk from Odense’s pedestrian streets, Munke Mose opens up into green lawns along the Odense River. Here you can stroll by the water, relax on the grass, let the children explore the playground or continue along the paths through Odense’s green spaces.
At Fruens Bøge Skov, you can walk beneath centuries-old beech trees, follow the Odense River through the woodland and explore one of the city’s most traditional places for a day out. It is only a few minutes from the city centre, yet feels far removed from the bustle of the city.
Explore Stige Island anew! Stige Island was formerly used as a landfill site by the Municipality of Odense. Today, the area offers paths, outdoor activities and views of Odense Fjord.
H.C. Andersen Forest is located between Åsum and Seden, east of Odense. Established in the early 2000s, the forest is named after Hans Christian Andersen, but the connection goes beyond its name.
Skovsøen in Fruens Bøge is one of those places where it feels as though the city takes a step back. Take a stroll around the lake, enjoy the views across the water, watch the local birdlife or pause…
This outdoor gym is primarily intended for adults and teens and you will find no dedicated fitness equipment for children. This does not mean that children can't use it though.
The outdoor fitness area at Munke Mose offers a variety of different fitness equipment for both children as well as adults, with some placed together, others are set apart.
Spend your holiday actively, bring the whole family or friends down to try the new sport of padel at Byens Ø in Odense. You will find the glass cage (padel court) at the end of Byens Ø on the side facing Tysklandskaj.
