Odense: The Heartbeat of Denmark's Fairy Tale Heritage

Odense St.

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.

Odense Cathedral - St. Canute's Church

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.

St. Alban's Church

A neo-Gothic sanctuary of immigrant faith and international craftsmanship in the heart of Odense.

Odense Castle

A quietly elegant former royal residence anchoring Odense’s King’s Garden, offering calm park views, restrained classical architecture and a glimpse of civic history.

Odense City Hall

Red-brick Italian-Gothic elegance and civic life meet at Odense City Hall, the historic heart of Flakhaven square and a key landmark in Hans Christian Andersen’s city.

Sortehusene

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

Odense Noble Virgin Convent

Five centuries of Danish power, privilege and everyday life layered into one remarkable brick convent in the very heart of historic Odense.

Saint Nicolai's Church

Svendborg’s oldest church and a quiet seafaring sanctuary, where red-brick medieval walls and a calm, whitewashed interior meet just off lively Gerritsgade.

Oceania

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

Det gamle vandtårn

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

H. C. Andersen skulptur i havnen

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

Andersen on the bench

A life-sized bronze Hans Christian Andersen sharing a city bench in Odense, inviting you to sit, linger and step briefly into the storyteller’s world.

Papirbåden | H.C. Andersen

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

Rolfshøj

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.

Kirsebærtræer, Ny Kongevej

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

Egeskov Castle

A 16th‑century water castle in rural Funen, blending fortified Renaissance architecture, historic gardens and playful museums into a full day of Danish heritage.

Odense Zoo

Leafy riverside zoo in Odense where manatees, penguins and savannah wildlife meet treetop walks, play areas and hands-on encounters in a certified green attraction.

H. C. Andersens House

Step beneath the surface of Odense into a dreamlike museum where Andersen’s fairytales, bold architecture and a living garden merge into one continuous story.

Danmarks Jernbanemuseum

Explore Denmark's railway heritage aboard historic locomotives and vintage carriages in an authentic 1954 depot.

The Funen Village

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.

Valdemars Slot

Seaside baroque manor on Tåsinge where royal ambition, naval heroism and intimate family life meet amid gardens, shoreline paths and characterful historic interiors.

Odense Havnebad

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.

Munke Mose

Central Odense’s riverside wetland park where fairy-tale sculptures, grand old trees and easygoing outdoor life meet along the gentle Odense River.

Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home

Step into the tiny yellow cottage on Munkemøllestræde where a shoemaker’s son grew into the storyteller whose fairytales would enchant the world.

Art Museum Brandts

Funen’s flagship art museum in a former textile mill, blending 250 years of Danish art with photography, film, family-friendly shows and a certified green profile.

Brandts

Funen’s flagship art museum in a historic woollen mill complex, blending Danish masterpieces, contemporary exhibitions, family-friendly creativity and café life on Amphi Square.

Odense Dyrskueplads

Odense’s flexible fairground, where quiet open fields transform into bustling arenas for Det Fynske Dyrskue, major concerts and large outdoor events.

Møntergården

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

King's Garden

Odense’s historic royal garden – a formal yet welcoming green gateway of lawns, sculptures and summer concerts beside the city’s castle.

Eventyrhaven

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

Restaurant Flammen - Odense

Big-flavour grill buffet, glowing open kitchen and family-friendly feasts in the heart of Odense’s bustling Kongensgade.

Eydes Gastro Pub

All-day brunch, hearty pub dishes and a full bar in a cosy, central Odense gastro pub with both snug corners and lively street-side seating.

Bone's Odense

Family-friendly American barbecue in the heart of Odense, with saloon-style interiors, slow-cooked ribs, salad and soft-ice bar, and space for relaxed group dinners.

Café Kræz

Central Odense café by day, vibrant weekend bar by night with European cuisine and live entertainment.

Café Cuckoo's Nest

Odense's vibrant brasserie where weekend brunches, grilled steaks, and convivial gatherings meet pedestrian-friendly charm.

UBN

Lively city-centre brasserie in historic Odense, serving seasonal comfort food and stone-oven pizzas alongside a serious cocktail bar with 300+ spirits.

Den Gamle Kro A/S

Historic timbered inn in central Odense serving elevated Danish classics in candlelit rooms and a charming courtyard, ideal for both intimate meals and celebrations.

Banjo's

Unpretentious Odense grillbar serving classic Danish smørrebrød, hotdogs, burgers and ribbensteg in a casual, everyday setting on Sandhusvej.

Marcello's

All‑day café life on Odense’s main pedestrian street, blending generous brunches, comfort food and cocktails with a warm, urban brasserie feel.

Grønttorvet

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.

The Burger Odense

Quality flame-grilled burgers in casual comfort at the heart of Odense.

Café Skt. Gertrud

Classic French café and weekend cocktail bar in Odense's vibrant city center since 1986.

Marcantonio Trattoria - Pizzeria

Cosy Roman-style trattoria and pizzeria tucked into Odense’s old-town cobbles, serving wood-fired pizzas, generous pasta plates and classic Italian comfort food.

Olivia Brasserie - Restaurant Odense

French-inspired brasserie cooking, relaxed café energy and cobbled-lane atmosphere in the heart of Odense’s historic Vintapperstræde.

Sortebro Kro

Thatched-roof country inn on Odense’s historic edge, blending classic Danish kro charm with refined, seasonal fine dining and warmly polished hospitality.

Magasin Odense

Odense’s classic multi-level department store, blending Danish style, fashion, beauty, homewares and cosy café stops under one roof on lively Vestergade.

Faraos Cigarer

A vast 600 m² universe of comics, games, miniatures and cosplay, Faraos Cigarer Odense is the city’s colourful hub for Nordic geek culture and tabletop fun.

Flying Tiger Copenhagen

A colourful, budget-friendly design playground in central Odense, packed with quirky gifts, stationery, toys and home essentials for spontaneous, feel-good browsing.

Kramboden i Odense

Step into a 16th‑century merchant’s house in central Odense, where antiques, vintage finds and museum replicas turn a cosy old shop into a living slice of Danish history.

Friluftsland

Compact outdoor specialist shop in central Odense, offering quality gear, expert advice and hands-on testing for everything from city showers to Nordic trekking.

Cadenhead's Whisky Shop, Denmark

A spacious, lounge‑like whisky specialist in central Odense, pairing rare independent bottlings with relaxed tastings and knowledgeable, down‑to‑earth guidance.

Bohemian Wonders

A color-soaked vintage and boho showroom in Odense, where one-of-a-kind finds and small-batch designs turn slow fashion into a tactile, story-filled experience.

Aunt Green ApS

A long-loved, family-run yarn universe on Odense’s main pedestrian street, where colour, fibre and Scandinavian knitting traditions come together in one cosy shop.

Dr. Adams

Curated Scandinavian fashion boutique celebrating independent style since 1994.

Asian Stitching & Applied Arts v / Hong Diem Phan

A small Odense atelier where Asian tailoring craft, careful alterations and garment repair give your favourite clothes a better fit and a longer life.

Red Cross Op Shop

Sustainable secondhand shopping supporting humanitarian aid in central Odense.

Hunkemöller Danmark A/S

Central Odense lingerie and swimwear boutique offering feminine designs, expert bra fitting help and relaxed browsing right on the city’s main shopping street.

All About Kids

A welcoming children’s universe in central Odense, combining Scandinavian-style toys and décor with a calming baby lounge and practical stroller rentals.

Bog & idé - Odense C

Odense's premier destination for books, games, stationery, and creative supplies in the city centre.

Tryde Andrés - Wunderwear - Odense C

Intimate Danish lingerie and swimwear boutique on Odense’s main shopping street, blending heritage, personal fittings and understated Scandinavian style.

The Old Irish Pub

Odense's multi-level music venue where Irish tradition meets electronic beats across three unforgettable floors.

Carlsens Kvarter

Characterful Odense beer bar pairing old-school pub coziness with one of the city’s most impressive selections of Danish and international brews.

Amy's Bar & Winehouse

Cosy Barcelona-inspired wine bar in central Odense, serving generous tapas, well-chosen wines, classic cocktails and cold draft beers in a warm, rustic setting.

Lørups Vinstue

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.

Lalou Vinbar

Intimate Odense wine bar pairing timeless European recipes with a curated list of continental wines in a warm, candlelit setting on Klaregade.

Bootleggers Odense Craft Beer Bar

Cosy craft beer bar on Gråbrødre Plads with twenty rotating taps, free popcorn, sports screens and seasonal events in the historic centre of Odense.

Den Røde Bar

A cozy, crimson-toned bar inside Teater Momentum, serving relaxed drinks, local Arnbitter cocktails and cultural vibes in the heart of Odense’s creative scene.