Best Attractions near Erik Ballings Plads

Medieval power centre and early Danish capital, where moats, ramparts and royal halls tell the story of kings, parliaments and the kingdom’s first constitution.

Nyborg's vibrant cultural hub hosting 35,000+ annual visitors and 200+ events.

Compact yet powerful, Nyborg’s D‑Day Memorial quietly honours Danish war sailors and links a small coastal town to the vast drama of 6 June 1944.

A proud 1890s brick water tower turned cultural hideaway, rising from Nyborg’s Queen’s Bastion where fortress history meets industrial ingenuity.

A former pharmacist’s private refuge turned public pocket park, Christian Hansen’s Garden offers calm greenery, local history and a gentle pause on Nyborg’s Blue Clover Path.

Historic earthen ramparts crowned by Nyborg’s 1899 water tower, where medieval fortifications and industrial heritage meet in a tranquil green corner of the castle landscape.

A modest harborfront square on Nyborg’s Vesterhavnen, where everyday maritime life, open water views, and the town’s coastal character quietly meet.

Oversized yellow bike, big cycling memories: Nyborg’s open-air Tour de France Monument celebrates the 2022 stage finish on Funen’s windswept waterfront.

Follow a quiet countryside trail across the fields where, in 1659, Denmark’s fate was fought for in the bloody and decisive Battle of Nyborg.

Organic Danish whisky, gin and rum in a vast 1870s harbour workshop, blending industrial heritage, Nordic cuisine and hands-on distillery experiences.

A lively Funen waterfront where yacht masts, cafés and coastal walks meet historic Nyborg’s streets at the sheltered edge of the Great Belt.

A century-old red-brick state prison on Funen, where imposing walls, watchtowers and hidden courtyards reveal Denmark’s evolving approach to confinement and rehabilitation.

Local seaside tennis club with clay courts, an all-year court and a friendly community feel in the coastal town of Nyborg.

One of Denmark’s tallest brick windmills, Dyrehave Mølle combines historic milling machinery, steep stairways and airy views over Nyborg, its harbour and the Great Belt.

A compact coastal lighthouse on Nyborg’s shoreline, Nyborg Bagfyr offers a quiet glimpse of Denmark’s maritime past amid open sky, sea breeze and simple forms.

Waterfront pavilion where Funen's forest meets the Great Belt, offering scenic views, family amenities, and coastal tranquility.

A calm Funen bay where marina life, sea trout, waterbirds and views of the Great Belt Bridge come together along Nyborg’s gently curving coastline.

Broad sandy shore, Blue Flag waters and sweeping views of the Great Belt Bridge make Nyborg Badestrand a quietly spectacular slice of Danish coastline.

Moated Renaissance manor on Funen’s fjord, blending centuries of noble history with an intimate, high-end setting for events, stays and guided castle visits.

Four coloured clover-shaped paths from Nyborg’s harbour, linking medieval streets, waterfront and countryside into easy, free and flexible walking and cycling loops.

A gentle coastal stretch of Nyborg’s Clover Paths, where quiet shoreline, easy walking and big sea views meet just beyond the town streets.

An unpretentious open woodland on Nyborg’s edge, ideal for relaxed walks, quiet runs and everyday nature breaks among trees, clearings and birdsong.

A modest liberation memorial stone in a small green enclave by Juelsbergvej, offering a quiet moment of reflection on Denmark’s freedom in May 1945.

Sensory-rich nature playground with farm animals, accessible pathways, and beach access on Denmark's Great Belt.

A modest working lighthouse on Nyborg Fjord, Slipshavn Light weaves quiet coastal scenery with centuries of naval, customs and harbour history on Funen’s east coast.

A sheltered coastal lake on the Knudshoved peninsula, where salt meadows, open skies and rich birdlife create a quietly beautiful nature escape just outside Nyborg.

Historic lighthouse, rare “knaldfyr” signal beacon and protected coastal landscape combine at Knudshoved Fyr, where big skies and maritime heritage meet the Great Belt.

Reflect on Denmark's liberation amidst the serene beauty of Sulkendrup's Befrielsessten memorial park.

A wind-swept, protected island in the Great Belt where rare wildlife, medieval fortifications, social history and the Great Belt Bridge converge on one dramatic stage.

Moated medieval manor turned exclusive country castle on Fyn, blending historic character, forests and water views with modern facilities for private stays and grand events.

A cosy countryside museum where glacial boulders, sparkling minerals and ancient fossils from the Tarup–Davinde gravel pits reveal Funen’s deep geological past.

Historic Fyn manor and restored Romantic landscape garden, where peony-filled paths, quiet pavilions and winding waterways create a gently theatrical escape near Odense.

Et levende museumsfællesskab, hvor købstadsgårde, kunstnerhjem, vikingeskib og slotsmiljøer tilsammen fortæller den mangfoldige historie om Østfyn.

An intimate artist’s home on a hill above Kerteminde, where luminous bird paintings, preserved interiors, garden paths and sea views bring Funen’s coastal light to life.

Denmark's only Viking ship grave—step into a 10th-century king's tomb and explore a thousand years of Norse history.

Step into a reconstructed burial mound above Kerteminde Fjord and gaze down on Denmark’s only preserved Viking ship grave, resting where a 10th‑century king was laid to sail beyond.

Harbor‑side stronghold where a medieval tower, star‑style ramparts and historic warehouses tell the story of Denmark’s Great Belt crossing in one compact ensemble.

A small, uninhabited Danish island of forest, shoreline and quiet wildlife, Romsø offers a tranquil, car-free escape just a short boat ride from Kerteminde.

Serene woodland trails through Odense's natural heart, perfect for peaceful forest walks and nature immersion.

Historic manor grounds turned sculpture-filled green escape on Odense’s edge, blending woodland trails, meadows and contemporary art in a free, year‑round park.

Odense's largest lake where climate resilience meets natural beauty and community recreation.

Light-filled academic heart of SDU Odense, offering calm study zones, extensive collections and 24/7 access for students in a modern Scandinavian campus setting.

Explore the historic Odense Castle and its picturesque Kongens Have park in the heart of Odense, Denmark.

Tree‑top ziplines, bouncing net universes and nerve‑testing free‑falls bring forest‑style adventure to the edge of urban Odense at GoMonkey’s outdoor climbing park.

A storybook Renaissance water castle on Funen, where historic halls, award‑winning gardens, playful museums and forest adventures create a full day in the Danish countryside.

Funen’s largest shopping centre, blending over 150 stores, 25 eateries and a cinema into a bright, weather-proof hub for everyday errands and relaxed days out.

A nostalgic journey through tents, caravans and holiday dreams, the Camping Outdoors Museum at Egeskov celebrates the simple freedom of life on the road.

A tranquil 10-hectare botanical sanctuary housing 13,000 plant species and Denmark's finest birch and fern collections.

A modest open-air classroom on Odense’s rural edge, Jordrummet invites hands-on encounters with soil, fields, and quiet green space between town and countryside.

Step into a fully preserved Cold War command bunker beneath Odense and explore an atmospheric maze of control rooms, exhibits and civil defence history.

Modest local beach on Odense Fjord, where quiet swims, big skies and new coastal nature projects meet everyday life at the water’s edge.

Step into a living Funen countryside village of thatched farms, mills, orchards and heritage animals, where 18th- and 19th-century rural Denmark comes vividly to life.

A small creative brick studio in southern Odense where Danish design spirit meets hands-on LEGO-style imagination in a low-key, family-friendly setting.

Experience authentic 18th-century Danish village life through restored buildings, costumed interpreters, and hands-on traditional crafts.

Wind, current and big skies at the narrow, stony gateway where Odense Fjord meets the open sea on Funen’s quiet north coast.

A small historic spring hidden in Odense’s riverside green belt, Marie-Kilden offers a quiet glimpse of parish history and folklore amid trees, paths and gentle birdsong.

A small but vibrant picture wall where Hans Christian Andersen’s bold misfit, Klods Hans, steps off the page and into the streets of historic Odense.

A modest riverside platform where washerwomen toiled, the Washing Site at Odense River quietly preserves the everyday world that shaped Hans Christian Andersen’s childhood.

Gothic grandeur and royal history meet in the heart of Odense at St. Canute's Cathedral, a landmark of spiritual and architectural significance on Funen.

An intimate city museum in Odense’s old town, blending Viking stories, historic homes and hands-on family exhibits across courtyards and centuries.

A modest white tower at the very tip of Enebærodde, where Odense Fjord meets the Kattegat and wide skies, strong currents and heathland create a wild coastal feel.

A pocket-sized historic quarter where cobbled courtyards, timbered houses and multimedia galleries bring the story of Odense and Funen vividly to life.

A quiet, story-rich bend of Odense River where legends of a sunken bell and Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale imagination deepen an otherwise modest city waterscape.

Discover Thomas Dambo’s eco-friendly giant troll, Hans Hulehånd, hidden along Odense’s scenic canal—blending public art, folklore, and a touch of adventure for all ages.

Riverside lawns, fairy-tale sculptures and seasonal blooms create a peaceful Hans Christian Andersen–inspired refuge in the very heart of Odense.

On Sortebrødre Torv, the lost Odense Comediehuus lives on in stories of young H.C. Andersen, vanished footlights and a square that still hums with everyday drama.

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.

Cobblestoned Blackfriars Square blends medieval streets, colourful timber houses and a bustling twice‑weekly market in the historic heart of Hans Christian Andersen’s Odense.

Experience the heart of Danish comedy at Odense Comediehuus, where culture and laughter intertwine in the vibrant city center.

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.

A towering black‑and‑white portrait of Hans Christian Andersen on a quiet Odense gable, where fairytale heritage meets contemporary street art in the old town.