Winter in Odense

Visit Odense during week 7

The official Danish winter holiday week

Photo: Benjamin Dalby

Cultural gems: A journey through art and history

Immerse yourself in Odense's rich cultural heritage, where every street corner tells a story. Visit museums and art galleries that offer unique exhibitions and connect the heritage of the past with the creativity of the present.

Green Experience

Hans Christian Andersen House

H.C. Andersen's House - a world you think you know - Visit the popular Hans Christian Andersen House in the historic quarter.

Carlos Amorales - Black Cloud

An incredible experience awaits visitors at the Kunsthallen Brandts, where the Mexican artist Carlos Amorales' work 'Black Cloud' makes its debut in Denmark.

Photo: Elvinas Rokas

Digital Guided Tours and more

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The Square

New Light Installation - The Square

Light and shadows in the darkness of winter

Photo: Anja Panduro

Odense Theatre

Theatres in Odense

Photo: Ukendt

H.C. Andersens Hus

The biggest attractions

Photo: Anja Panduro

Astronaut street art

Urban Art

Photo: Line Slot

H.C. Andersen Skoven

Photo: Betina Rosenberg

Byens Bro

Gastronomic adventures: Top-class culinary experiences

Odense is not only a cultural treasure, but also a culinary mecca. Treat your taste buds to gastronomic creations at the city's inviting restaurants and cafés. From local delicacies to international fusion, Odense's culinary scene will be a feast for your taste buds.

Photo: Rico Feldfoss

Restaurant Aro gets Funen's first Michelin star

At the beginning of this week, Restaurant ARO in Odense received its first Michelin star.

Photo: Rico Feldfoss

10 restaurants you should try

Odense’s restaurant scene is rapidly evolving, and new restaurants are popping up everywhere.

Storms Pakhus - Odense Streetfood

Odense has a new, atmospheric food market of international format in Storms Pakhus' raw industrial warehouse at the harbor.

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More tips for a winter visit to Odense

Hans Christian Andersen

From poverty in the slums of Odense to a celebrated cultural figure in the very upper echelons of 19th-century Copenhagen, that is Andersen's own fairy tale.

Top attractions

Odense has lots of attractions for all and especially Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark's history, art and culture are themes where we have much to offer.

Time travelling

Odense is one of Denmark's oldest cities and you can feel the presence of history everywhere. Explore the Viking age, World War II, 18th century life and more.

Sustainability

In Odense, we do our part to contribute to Denmark's sustainability - we support the cycling culture, we phase out coal at the local heating plant and more.

Winter time is hygge time