Danmarks Jernbanemuseum: Denmark’s Railway Past in Motion
Discover Denmark's railway heritage at Danmarks Jernbanemuseum in Odense, a captivating museum filled with historic locomotives, interactive exhibits, and family-friendly experiences.
Danmarks Jernbanemuseum in Odense is Denmark’s national railway museum, offering visitors a journey through more than 150 years of railway history. Housed in a former roundhouse near the train station, the museum features well-preserved locomotives, carriages, hands-on exhibits, and a playful children’s railway, making it a nostalgic and educational stop for families, train fanatics, and history lovers alike.
A brief summary to Danmarks Jernbanemuseum
- Dannebrogsgade 24, Odense, Odense C, 5000, DK
- +4566136630
- Visit website
Local tips
- Visit on weekdays or outside school holidays for a quieter experience and easier access to the most popular carriages.
- The indoor play area and mini train ride are a big hit with children, especially in the colder months.
- Most exhibits are indoors, making this an excellent rainy-day destination.
- English signage is available throughout, but staff are happy to answer questions for extra historical context.
- Paid parking is available nearby, but public transport is more convenient during peak times due to limited spaces.
Getting There
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Walking
From the heart of Odense, it’s a brief walk to the museum, which sits immediately beside the city’s main railway station. Heading in the direction of the station terminals, look for signage pointing to the old roundhouse building, a distinctive large brick structure visible from the forecourt. The approach is straightforward and safe for pedestrians, making this an ideal option if arriving by train or staying centrally.
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Public Transport
All regional and local trains serving Odense stop at the main railway station adjacent to the museum. Standard tickets for a short city journey average 20–30 DKK, with direct access to the museum by following indoor signs from the station concourse. Local city buses also converge on the central station hub, providing frequent service from most parts of Odense’s city center for similar fares.
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Taxi
A taxi ride from Odense city center to the museum is a quick journey, usually under 10 minutes, costing around 70–110 DKK depending on the time of day and traffic. Taxis drop passengers outside the main entrance; this is a convenient option for families or those with mobility needs.
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Driving
Drivers will find city parking lots available adjacent to the museum and the main station, though spaces may be limited on weekends or during major events. Hourly parking fees range from 12–24 DKK, and the museum is well signposted as one of the area’s prominent landmarks.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Oceania
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A bold, reclining bronze goddess that provokes, delights, and defines Odense's artistic identity.
Papirbåden | H.C. Andersen
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A delicate paper boat turned gleaming sculpture, Papirbåden floats on Odense’s Fairytale Garden lake, quietly celebrating H.C. Andersen’s “Steadfast Tin Soldier.”
Kirsebærtræer, Ny Kongevej
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Odense's longest cherry blossom avenue, where community passion transforms a neighborhood street into springtime magic.
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TheDoorOdense
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Jernalderlandsbyen Odins Odense
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Det gamle vandtårn
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A striking red-brick monument to Odense's industrial heritage and early 20th-century urban modernization.
Sortehusene
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Historic black houses preserving working-class resilience on Odense's waterfront.
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Sanderumgaard v/Erik Vind
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The Glavendrup Stone
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Denmark's longest runic inscription, carved with divine invocation and protective curse.
Rolfshøj
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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.
Unmissable attractions to see
Banegårdspladsen
0.2 km
A busy railway forecourt where commuters, cyclists and an eight‑metre Hans Christian Andersen–inspired sculpture share the same lively urban stage.
The City's Bridge
0.3 km
Stunning coastal headland at Funen’s northern tip, offering wild landscapes, panoramic sea views, rare birdlife, and serene walking trails in a pristine Danish nature reserve.
King's Garden
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Odense’s historic royal garden – a formal yet welcoming green gateway of lawns, sculptures and summer concerts beside the city’s castle.
Odense Castle
0.4 km
Step into Denmark’s Gothic heart at Odense Cathedral—site of St. Canute’s martyrdom, renowned Renaissance art, and centuries of royal and religious history.
Saint Hans Church
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A medieval monastic church of red brick and quiet light, Saint Hans links Odense’s castle, sacred history and old-town charm in one compact, atmospheric stop.
Thriges Kraftcentral
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A fully operational 1916 power station where vintage diesel engines roar to life monthly, preserving a century of industrial innovation.
Danaë
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A serene bronze heroine from Greek myth, Gerhard Henning’s Danaë reclines quietly in Odense’s King’s Garden, bridging baroque greenery and modern city life.
Carl Nielsen Museum
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Compact yet richly layered museum in Odense’s musical quarter, tracing Carl Nielsen’s life, music and partnership with sculptor Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen.
H. C. Andersen skulptur i havnen
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A half-submerged Hans Christian Andersen rises from Odense Harbour, blending literary legend, protest art and waterfront atmosphere in one striking sculpture.
H. C. Andersens House
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An immersive museum in Odense where architecture, garden and multimedia exhibitions draw you deep into the imaginative world of Hans Christian Andersen.
Odense Havnebad
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Ship-shaped, free-to-use and open year-round, Odense Havnebad brings outdoor swimming, sauna warmth and harbour views together in the heart of urban Odense.
Blackfriars Square
0.6 km
A modest cobbled square where traces of a 13th‑century monastery, a pioneering theatre and a bustling market weave Odense’s history into everyday city life.
Andersen on the bench
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Share a bronze bench with Hans Christian Andersen himself in the heart of Odense’s fairy-tale district, where the city’s stories slip quietly into everyday life.
Andelstrappen og Fortællegyngestolen
0.6 km
A compact urban nook in central Odense where a sculptural storytelling swing and stepped seating invite you to pause, daydream and weave your own city tales.
VILLE VAU
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A playful fairy-tale universe inside H.C. Andersen’s House, where children dress up, act out stories and create their own adventures in the heart of Odense.
Essential places to dine
Giraffen
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Hearty Danish comfort food and a casual bar atmosphere right inside Odense’s main station, ideal for hungry travelers and locals on the go.
Brasserie Bordeaux
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A classic French brasserie in central Odense, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner with thoughtful wines and cocktails in warm, candlelit surroundings.
Restaurant Under Lindetræet
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Intimate fine dining in a 1771 townhouse opposite Hans Christian Andersen’s home, where seasonal Danish cuisine meets softly lit Odense history.
Restaurant Oluf Bagers Gaard
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Historic merchant's house serving refined Danish cuisine and social dining in the heart of Odense.
Restaurant Mam
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Intimate French-inspired dining in central Odense, where seasonal Danish ingredients, local culinary heritage and thoughtful service come together over unhurried dinners.
Bar Tapas
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Cosy Nordic-Spanish tapas in central Odense, serving a curated ten-course evening of shared plates, Spanish wines and sangria in a warm, candlelit setting.
Restaurant Ribelli
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Inventive Italian fine dining with a Funen twist, served in an intimate, design-conscious dining room in the historic heart of Odense.
Restaurant Sezer v/Askin
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Ryan's of Odense
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Atmospheric Irish pub in Odense’s lively city center, famed for its live music, warm hospitality, and classic selection of beers and comfort food.
La Dolce Vita | Fashion Cafe
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Cozy Italian restaurant and café in central Odense, serving classic pizzas, pastas and antipasti in warm, informal surroundings from evening until late.
Grand's Fiskerestaurant
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Grønttorvet
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Centuries-old Danish inn on Odense’s Sortebrødre Torv, serving hearty traditional dishes with a generous dose of hygge in the city’s atmospheric old town.
Bone's Odense
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Restaurant HOS
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GOMA
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Refined omakase-inspired Japanese dining in the heart of Odense, blending Nordic ingredients, meticulous sushi and crafted drinks in an intimate urban setting.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Asian Stitching & Applied Arts v / Hong Diem Phan
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Klods Hans
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Sir Club
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A warmly worn, dog-friendly brown bodega in central Odense, where cheap beer, local regulars and analog pub life keep a slice of old Denmark quietly alive.
Grand Bar & Lounge
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Lørups Vinstue
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Old‑school Odense pub with red‑checked tablecloths, cheap beers and sing‑along classics, where students, locals and night owls start – and often finish – a night out.
Viggos
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0.7 km
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Pub 47 - Bills Pub
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Smoky, old-school Danish pub energy in the heart of Odense’s main shopping street, with cheap beers, loud nights and a lived-in, brown-bar charm.
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Bar Rar Ltd.
0.7 km
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The Flower and the Bee
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June Bar
0.7 km
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The Boat House
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Den Standhaftige Tinsoldat Af Odense
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