Best Landmarks in Odense
Discover the best landmarks in Odense. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
The 10 best landmarks in Odense
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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.
Klingenberg 19, 5000 Odense4.5Excellent 874 Reviews -
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.
Østre Stationsvej 27, 5000 Odense C3.8Good 1,056 Reviews -
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.
Flakhaven 2, 5000 Odense4.4Very Good 199 Reviews -
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.
Nørregade 36, 5000 Odense4.1Very Good 224 Reviews -
St. Alban's Church
A neo-Gothic sanctuary of immigrant faith and international craftsmanship in the heart of Odense.
Adelgade 1, 5000 Odense4.5Excellent 294 Reviews -
Sortehusene
Historic black houses preserving working-class resilience on Odense's waterfront.
Østre Kanalvej 1, 5000 Odense4.5Excellent 107 Reviews -
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.
Albani Torv 6, 5000 Odense4.3Very Good 64 Reviews -
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.
Gerritsgade 5, 5700 Svendborg4.5Excellent 39 Reviews -
Oceania
A bold, reclining bronze goddess that provokes, delights, and defines Odense's artistic identity.
Flakhaven, 5000 Odense3.6Good 16 Reviews -
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.”
Odense Å4.2Very Good 9 Reviews
More landmarks in Odense
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H. C. Andersen skulptur i havnen
A submerged bronze protest against bureaucracy, honouring Denmark's greatest storyteller beneath the harbour.
Odense Fjord4.6Excellent 12 Reviews -
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.
Claus Bergs Gade 7, 5000 Odense4.8Excellent 11 Reviews -
Bolbro vartegn
A bold neighbourhood landmark celebrating Bolbro's vibrant community identity in western Odense.
Middelfartvej 129, 5200 Odense -
Kirsebærtræer, Ny Kongevej
Odense's longest cherry blossom avenue, where community passion transforms a neighborhood street into springtime magic.
Ny Kongevej, 5000 Odense C5.0Excellent 2 Reviews -
The maiden jump
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.
Munkemøllestræde 4, 5000 Odense -
Det gamle vandtårn
A striking red-brick monument to Odense's industrial heritage and early 20th-century urban modernization.
Dalumgårds Alle 40A, 5250 Odense4.1Very Good 14 Reviews -
EM-statue-1992 (Richard Møller Nielsen)
Small in size but huge in symbolism, this Odense statue honours the local coach who led Denmark to its unforgettable Euro 1992 triumph.
5200 Odense3.0Average 1 Reviews -
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.
Rolighedsvej 1, 5863 Ferritslev Fyn4.0Very Good 7 Reviews -
Vægmaleri
Vibrant street art bringing color and contemplation to Odense's urban landscape.
Vestergade 7, 5000 Odense
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