Odense, Denmark

Odense

Hans Christian Andersen's home town, with a fairytale museum.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Odense

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the H.C. Andersen museum and his childhood home.
  2. AfternoonWalk through the old town of yellow houses and visit Funen Village, an open-air museum.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the Brandts area, an old textile factory.

Day 2

Visit Egeskov Castle, a moated Renaissance castle.

What to eat

Æbleskiver, round Danish pancake balls with jam.

Local tips

Make the most of Odense

Beat the crowds

Odense is quiet. The Andersen museum is busiest on weekends.

Best photo spot

The old yellow houses in the Andersen quarter.

Getting there

Trains from Copenhagen take about 1.5 hours.

Don't miss nearby

Egeskov Castle, a moated castle, about 30 minutes away.

Good to know

Odense is the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen; small statues and a museum tell his story.

Plan your visit

Getting to Odense

Getting there

  • Odense Airport (ODE)9 km away
  • Billund Airport (BLL)85 km away
  • Aarhus85 km away
  • Copenhagen140 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryDenmark

Questions

Odense: good to know

Is Odense worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. Hans Christian Andersen's home town, with a fairytale museum.

How many days do you need in Odense?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Odense?

You can visit all year. Odense is quiet. The Andersen museum is busiest on weekends.

How do you get to Odense?

The nearest airport is Odense Airport (ODE), about 9 km away. Trains from Copenhagen take about 1.5 hours.

What is there to see near Odense?

Nearby hidden places include Aarhus (85 km), Ribe (104 km) and Roskilde (109 km).

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