Outdoor Attractions
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.
Outdoor attractions in Odense
Visit Odense ZOO and experience wild animals in natural habitat areas. Elected as the best European zoo in 2013-2015 and has up to 500.000 guests a year.
The Odense Harbour Swimming pool is located and built into the harbour closest to the city. The swimming pool will be open all year except on special holidays.
Open air museum village showcasing Iron Age and Viking Age in Denmark with reconstructions and activities, primarily during the summer.
The Funen Village is a historical museum where you can experience many different activities and see how people lived and worked in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Cozy boat trip down the Odense River from the little kiosk in Munke Mose to Erik Bøgh's Sti, close to the Funen Village.
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.
Enjoy a peaceful walk through Sanderumgaard’s garden, where historic pavilions, bridges and canals invite quiet moments and green reflections.
The fairy tale garden is the small park, located at Odense River behind the cathedral. The park includes some sculptures and a small island.
Kongens Have was laid out as a Baroque garden in the 1720s on the basis of a plan by Johann Cornelius Krieger. Parts of the original garden can still be found.
Explore Klosterhaven in Odense, where 20 beds of historic herbs tell stories of medicinal plants, superstition and the city’s old monasteries.
The garden has several functions, as it is used both as a park, inspiration garden for garden lovers and as a training location for kindergartens and schools.
Local park Munke Mose is where you can catch the river cruise, rent a pedalo, get an ice cream and see several fairy tale inspired sculptures.
Natural areas close by
The little forest Fruens Bøge is situated in the southern part of Odense. Some of it's attractions are a little, idyllic lake and the restaurant Carlslund.
Plane einen Ausflug nach Stige Ø in Odense, wo Wanderwege, MTB-Strecken, Vogelwelt, Picknickplätze und Shelters Naturerlebnisse nahe der Stadt bieten.
The Hans Christian Andersen Forest was planted in 2001. Seen from the air, the forest resembles Andersen's paper cut-out "The Sun Head".
The River Odense is about 54 kilometres long and runs through Odense. The river is Funen's longest watercourse, usually 30-50 metres wide.
Take a peaceful break by Skovsøen in Fruens Bøge. Enjoy green surroundings, lake views, coffee, ice cream and cosy moments close to Odense city centre.
Kohaveskoven with its surrounding woods, new plantings and grazed meadows is one of Odense's largest and finest natural areas.
The almost 3-hectare fenced area in Hedvigslundskoven is a great place to walk your dog. There is old forest, new plantings and a large grassy area.
Explore Næsbyhoved Forest, where beech trees, cultural history and the remains of a medieval royal castle meet close to Odense city centre.
Outdoor fitness
Outdoor fitness area by Påskestræde/Åstien in Odense with equipment for adults and teens. A great stop for exercise in the fresh air by the river.
The gym in Munke Mose has fitness equipment for both children and adults and some are placed together so that you can compete with each other.
