Best Landmarks near TIME - Museum for Odense

A delicate paper boat turned gleaming sculpture, Papirbåden floats on Odense’s Fairytale Garden lake, quietly celebrating H.C. Andersen’s “Steadfast Tin Soldier.”

A bold, reclining bronze goddess that provokes, delights, and defines Odense's artistic identity.

A stately Baroque residence turned civic landmark, Odense Castle pairs calm Scandinavian architecture with a leafy park right in the heart of the city.

Central rail and bus hub of Funen, Odense Station links Denmark’s mainlines with the city’s historic heart, light rail and cultural sights in one integrated complex.

Denmark’s celebrated M/S Maritime Museum in Helsingør fuses iconic modern architecture with engaging exhibits on seafaring, trade, and the maritime heart of the nation.

A towering, threefold portrait of Hans Christian Andersen that greets you outside Odense Station with colour, symbolism and quietly dramatic storytelling.

A luminous Brick Gothic cathedral in central Odense, where Denmark’s last Viking king, royal tombs and a masterpiece altarpiece share a serene, living sacred space.

Lush, centuries-old park near Odense Castle offering tranquil landscaping, rich royal history, summer flower beds, and a vibrant local gathering spot in central Funen.

A single worn paving stone in Odense’s old town preserves a stark local legend of shame, faith and a fatal leap from the cathedral tower.

Experience Denmark's storied seafaring legacy in a striking underground museum beside Kronborg Castle, with immersive exhibitions and architectural innovation.

Experience Odense's premier cocktail bar, Visit, where classic and innovative drinks meet in a cozy, inviting atmosphere.

Explore the modest Odense home where Hans Christian Andersen’s imagination first flourished, and discover the origins of Denmark’s world-renowned fairytale legacy.

Discover Denmark's railway heritage at Danmarks Jernbanemuseum in Odense, a captivating museum filled with historic locomotives, interactive exhibits, and family-friendly experiences.

A striking steel landmark bridging city, station, and waterfront through innovative design and community connection.

Tidens Samling in Odense brings Danish history to life with interactive rooms, authentic vintage décor, and immersive exhibits tracing daily life from 1900 to 1980.

Discover Danish and Nordic artistic heritage at Bredgade Kunsthandel, a leading Copenhagen gallery celebrated for curated exhibitions in the city’s vibrant art district.

Funen Opera in Odense captivates with cutting-edge performances, Danish premieres, and welcoming vibes—an essential destination for culture and music on Funen.

Discover Slottsträdgården, Malmö's ecological garden oasis, featuring themed gardens, cultural events, and a charming café, all nestled behind historic Malmöhus Castle.

A submerged bronze protest against bureaucracy, honouring Denmark's greatest storyteller beneath the harbour.

Award-winning maritime museum ingeniously sunk into a former dry dock at Helsingør, offering interactive exhibitions on Denmark’s seafaring history next to Kronborg Castle.

Explore Denmark's rich maritime heritage in an award-winning museum set within a historic dry dock in Helsingør.

Step beneath Odense to explore a preserved Cold War-era civil defense bunker packed with original equipment, interactive exhibits, and chilling local history.

Odense's longest cherry blossom avenue, where community passion transforms a neighborhood street into springtime magic.

Experience cutting-edge Danish and Nordic contemporary art in a sophisticated gallery setting, steps from Amalienborg Palace in central Copenhagen.

Copenhagen’s Jægersborggade is a vibrant hub for coffee lovers, foodies, and creatives, blending artisan shops, eco-eats, and street art in Nørrebro’s heart.

Small in size but huge in symbolism, this Odense statue honours the local coach who led Denmark to its unforgettable Euro 1992 triumph.

Experience the cultural heartbeat of Funen at Odense Dyrskueplads, a premier venue for festivals, fairs, and community events in Odense.

A bold neighbourhood landmark celebrating Bolbro's vibrant community identity in western Odense.

Experience innovative architecture and 600 years of seafaring history at the award-winning M/S Maritime Museum, nestled below Helsingør’s iconic waterfront.

Experience Denmark's rural past at The Funen Village, an open-air museum in Odense featuring authentic 18th and 19th-century buildings and traditional crafts.

A striking red-brick monument to Odense's industrial heritage and early 20th-century urban modernization.

Discover Danish and international art at Bredgade Kunsthandel, an elegant gallery in central Copenhagen’s historic Frederiksstaden near top cultural landmarks.

Historic black houses preserving working-class resilience on Odense's waterfront.

An immersive, architecturally acclaimed underground museum in Helsingør, bringing Denmark’s rich maritime history to life beside the legendary Kronborg Castle.

Discover Sanderumgaard, Funen’s enchanting Romantic-era landscape park: a blend of historic estate, poetic gardens, and serene lakes just beyond Odense.

A quiet Neolithic long barrow in the fields near Ferritslev Fyn, where a simple stone chamber and grassy mound bring Funen’s prehistoric past close at hand.

Denmark's longest runic inscription, carved with divine invocation and protective curse.

A pristine coastal peninsula where Denmark's largest heath meets the fjord—nature in its purest form.

Explore the preserved home and studios of Danish nature painter Johannes Larsen in Kerteminde, featuring art, lush gardens, and scenic views.

Experience authentic Japanese landscape artistry in the heart of Funen with tranquil gardens, koi-filled ponds, and a traditional tea pavilion in scenic Broby.

A quiet memorial to Denmark's liberation from Nazi occupation in 1945

A modest village liberation stone in front of Vindinge Church, quietly commemorating Denmark’s 1945 freedom amid the calm of rural eastern Funen.

A solemn memorial to Denmark's 1945 liberation, nestled in a forested valley near historic Sulkendrup Mill.

Explore Mårhøj/Snavehøjen, Funen's largest passage grave, dating back to the Stone Age, offering a unique glimpse into Neolithic Denmark and the ancient Funnelbeaker culture.

Discover the enchanting Egeskov Castle, a historic gem in Denmark, surrounded by stunning gardens and captivating exhibitions for an unforgettable experience.

Medieval bulwark crowned with a 1899 water tower, offering rampart walks through Nyborg's fortified heritage.

Industrial heritage meets contemporary art in a 1899 tower overlooking Nyborg's medieval ramparts.

Medieval parliament seat where Danish kings shaped a nation's destiny and founded a Nordic empire.

A modest white monument on Nyborg’s old fortress embankment, Den Hvide Jomfru blends legend, landscape and history into a quiet, atmospheric pause.

Experience tranquility at Skovhuset, a charming thatched house amidst Frederikshavn's lush greenery.

Walk through Denmark’s former landward gateway: a 40 m vaulted fortress tunnel where royal power, nightly bell rituals and everyday travel once converged.

Frederikshavn’s Mindesten is a poignant war memorial, quietly honoring the city’s fallen heroes and offering a window into local memory and Danish history.

Experience the fusion of art and nature at Skovhuset, Frederikshavn's cultural gem.

Discover the Mindesten in Frederikshavn—a solemn tribute to local World War II heroes, offering a serene space for reflection and remembrance.

Medieval market square where Denmark's first constitution was signed, surrounded by half-timbered heritage and castle ramparts.

Denmark's pivotal 1659 victory monument—where allied forces turned the tide of war in a single decisive day.

A solemn granite relief in Frederikshavn honoring World War II heroes, crafted by local artist Sven Bovin in 1957.

Experience the intersection of art and nature at Skovhuset, Frederikshavn's serene cultural retreat.

Experience the synergy of art and nature at Skovhuset, Frederikshavn's serene cultural retreat.

Discover the serene beauty and historical significance of Mindesten in Frederikshavn, Denmark.

Where Danish cinema's greatest visionary is celebrated through iconic characters and cultural memory.

Discover the windswept beauty of Fyns Hoved, Funen’s northernmost point, famed for wild heaths, dramatic seascapes, rare flora, birdlife, and panoramic Nordic vistas.

A solemn memorial to a 17th-century Danish captain whose frozen fleet became legend.

Experience the fusion of contemporary art and serene nature at Skovhuset in Frederikshavn.

Stroll the grassy ramparts and mirror-still moats that once guarded Denmark’s medieval power center, now a peaceful green belt wrapping historic Nyborg.

Bold yellow bicycle sculpture in Svaneparken celebrating Nyborg’s role as Tour de France Stage 2 finish in 2022, blending public art, cycling heritage and coastal scenery.

Experience the harmonious blend of art and nature at Skovhuset, Frederikshavn's serene cultural retreat.

Discover Frederikshavn’s Frihedsmonumentet, a powerful granite memorial honoring local resistance and freedom during WWII, situated in the heart of the city.

A historic rail gateway on Funen’s east coast, Nyborg Station links castle town charm with fast, modern connections across Denmark via the Great Belt.

Discover Romsø, an untouched Danish island offering tranquil nature, diverse wildlife, and a serene escape from modern life in the heart of the Great Belt.

Discover Frihedsmonumentet in Frederikshavn—a striking WWII memorial honoring Denmark's fight for freedom, set in a peaceful park just next to the town's iconic church.

Mindesten: Frederikshavn's Tribute to World War II Heroes