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Experience Odense your way

Whether you’re into history, music, family-friendly activities, gastronomy, or a mix of it all, you’ll find it in Odense. Create your perfect visit with everything from top attractions to charming local spots.

Cnut the Holy (reconstuction)
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Viking Odense

In the heart of Funen, where the Odense River winds through the landscape, lies a city deeply rooted in the Viking Age. Where Harald Bluetooth built the ring fortress Nonnebakken – and where Denmark’s last Viking king met his end. 

H.C. Andersens Hus med tændt lys
Photo: Rasmus Hjortshøj

Hans Christian Andersen's Hometown

Get to know Odense's most famous son, Hans Christian Andersen. A multi-talented artist, Andersen impressed with fairy tales, plays, biographies, travel accounts, paper art and more.

The Odense Cathedral as seen from the park
Photo: Johan Joensen

Free Activities

Odense offers lots of activities - even if your budget is a bit of a challenge.

Cyclist on the City Bridge
Photo: Johan Joensen

Bicycling in Odense

Odense is generally known as Denmark's cycling city number 1 with more than 560 km. cycling paths.

Tinderbox 2025 akrobater
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What’s on in Odense

Odense is full of life all year round. From blooming spring markets and lively summer festivals to cultural highlights in autumn and cosy lights and C...

Familie på Museum TID
Photo: Bjørn Koch Klausen

Fun for children and their families in Odense

In Odense, kids can get their hands dirty, feel the wind in their hair, and soak up new experiences. They can play, learn, and explore – from green parks and playgrounds to museums and the city's charming streets. It's the perfect destination for families with young children.

robotkunst
Photo: Invest in Odense

Odense - the world's best robot city

If you're looking for experiences in technology and science, Odense is a great place to look.

The Odense Cathedral as seen from the park
Photo: Johan Joensen

Odense' history

Welcome to Odense – one of Denmark’s oldest cities, where history lives on in the midst of modern city life. It all began by the Odense River, where t...

Forår i Påskestræde 02
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Weekend in Odense

Follow in the footsteps of world-renowned author H.C. Andersen from Odense, and explore the city's m

Nathalie Gaia Dahl i Dina Vejling
Photo: Rico Feldfoss

Shopping

Tips for shopping in Odense with suggestions for the perfect retail therapy POIs

To champagneglas på bord
Photo: Edward Howell

Out in Odense – nightlife, drinks and great vibes

Whether you're into elegant wine bars, creative cocktails, cosy pubs or just want to dance the night

Møntestræde near Museum TID
Photo: Line Slot

1-day visit to Odense

Just saying - you can't see all of Odense in one day. But sometimes you have to make do :)

Kok & Vin i Odense
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Restaurants and eating out

In Odense, we love food and curiously cultivate the new and the traditional. Restaurants and eateries, cafés, gourmet experiences, street food markets...

Gaatur i Moentestraede
Photo: Andreas Bastiansen

Your guide to Instagram friendly spots

Many people love exploring new places because it also provides beautiful, creative and different content to share on social media, print for the notice board or something else.

Veras Vintage second hand market in Storm's Pakhus
Photo: Rebecca Stanckel

Antiques, Second-Hand and Flea Markets

Are you shopping for antiques or secondhand items in Odense?

Fodgængere på bro med grafitti
Photo: Søren Rosenberg

Considerate Odense

In Odense, we want tourists who come for what Odense is - and who contribute to creating the Odense we want to be.

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