Odense Guidebook
City/town information
With a history dating back more than 1,000 years of history, Odense is one of the oldest cities in Denmark. A legacy dating from the Vikings, all the way into today’s transformation to a modern Danish city with a hub for robot technology and innovation, connects Odense with the outside world. Odense is the place to be, where there is both a lot of sightseeing options, but also plenty of good restaurants in all price ranges.
32 locals recommend
Odense
With a history dating back more than 1,000 years of history, Odense is one of the oldest cities in Denmark. A legacy dating from the Vikings, all the way into today’s transformation to a modern Danish city with a hub for robot technology and innovation, connects Odense with the outside world. Odense is the place to be, where there is both a lot of sightseeing options, but also plenty of good restaurants in all price ranges.
Copenhagen is the capitol of Denmark. It is a beautiful city with lot of sightseeing options. It is easy to travel by train or car.
Check of the sightseeing recommendations for more😄
282 locals recommend
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capitol of Denmark. It is a beautiful city with lot of sightseeing options. It is easy to travel by train or car.
Check of the sightseeing recommendations for more😄
Madscenen
The best burger joint in town. With it cozy feeling and different taste in burger, this is a place you don't wanna miss out on trying. Every now and then the menu changes, so if you were here before, don't expect the burger from last to still be here😉 It is a good idea to make a reservation.
https://burgeranarchy.dk/
31 locals recommend
Burger Anarchy
2 GraveneThe best burger joint in town. With it cozy feeling and different taste in burger, this is a place you don't wanna miss out on trying. Every now and then the menu changes, so if you were here before, don't expect the burger from last to still be here😉 It is a good idea to make a reservation.
https://burgeranarchy.dk/
The dream of opening his own place and with his favorite sandwich as the focus came true. The mission was to get new life in the classic Smørrebrød - Away with what did not fit in taste and which people nicely left behind on the plate, salad leaf and all the other indifferent garnishes, and then some more quality in what it was about, better ingredients and more love was and still is the approach to the sandwich. Smørrebrødskapers which is the smørrebrød made in Tapas sizes also came on the map back in 2008 - Perfect for those who want to taste several different pieces that just have to satisfy the little hunger…
Kong Volmer
13 Brandts PassageThe dream of opening his own place and with his favorite sandwich as the focus came true. The mission was to get new life in the classic Smørrebrød - Away with what did not fit in taste and which people nicely left behind on the plate, salad leaf and all the other indifferent garnishes, and then some more quality in what it was about, better ingredients and more love was and still is the approach to the sandwich. Smørrebrødskapers which is the smørrebrød made in Tapas sizes also came on the map back in 2008 - Perfect for those who want to taste several different pieces that just have to satisfy the little hunger…
Centrally located in Odense you'll find the cozy, Mexican restaurant, Casa Bonita. Delicious, homemade Mexican food is served in informal surroundings. Enjoy authentic soft corn tortillas with an ice-cold corona in the bar or take a seat in their comfortable chairs and enjoy an exciting selection of Mexican dishes, authentic sides, and yummy cocktails.
Approximately half of the tables can be reserved in advance - the rest of the seats are used for drop-ins, so you'll always have the possibility to stop by for some delicious food and refreshment.
https://book.dinnerbooking.com/dk/en-US/book/table/pax/3199/1
Casa Bonita
3 Sankt Gertruds StrædeCentrally located in Odense you'll find the cozy, Mexican restaurant, Casa Bonita. Delicious, homemade Mexican food is served in informal surroundings. Enjoy authentic soft corn tortillas with an ice-cold corona in the bar or take a seat in their comfortable chairs and enjoy an exciting selection of Mexican dishes, authentic sides, and yummy cocktails.
Approximately half of the tables can be reserved in advance - the rest of the seats are used for drop-ins, so you'll always have the possibility to stop by for some delicious food and refreshment.
https://book.dinnerbooking.com/dk/en-US/book/table/pax/3199/1
Street food market where all your food desires come true🥹 This is definitely worth a visit.
No need for reservations.
117 locals recommend
Storms Pakhus - Odense Street Food
4 LerchesgadeStreet food market where all your food desires come true🥹 This is definitely worth a visit.
No need for reservations.
A bakery nearby the house.
Treat yourself to a Brunsviger (the national dessert on Fyn) often eaten as a dessert for breakfast. It is a soft yeast dough topped with a generous serving of butter and brown sugar.
Wendorff v/Preben Wendorff
130 HjallesevejA bakery nearby the house.
Treat yourself to a Brunsviger (the national dessert on Fyn) often eaten as a dessert for breakfast. It is a soft yeast dough topped with a generous serving of butter and brown sugar.
Fine dining with a cozy atmosphere.
Spend an evening enjoy every single moment and bite in this lovely restaurant. It is fine cuisine mixed with delicious local ingredients.
We recommend you book a table in advance:
https://restaurant.no61.dk/
15 locals recommend
Restaurant No 61
61 KongensgadeFine dining with a cozy atmosphere.
Spend an evening enjoy every single moment and bite in this lovely restaurant. It is fine cuisine mixed with delicious local ingredients.
We recommend you book a table in advance:
https://restaurant.no61.dk/
Sightseeing
Spend the days in the house of the famous author Hans Christian Andersen. A great visit for the whole family.
Reed more here:
https://hcandersenshus.dk/en/
221 locals recommend
H. C. Andersens House
1 H.C. Andersen HavenSpend the days in the house of the famous author Hans Christian Andersen. A great visit for the whole family.
Reed more here:
https://hcandersenshus.dk/en/
Very little is known for certain about the earliest history of the Church. It is named after King Knud (Canute), who reigned in Denmark from 1080 to 1086.
According to sources that include the chronicles of the English monk Ælnoth, the King was killed on 10 July 1086 after a peasant revolt that took Knud from the northern part of the Kingdom to Odense, ending in Sankt Albani Kirke (Church of St. Alban´s) close by.
Here the King was slain by the rebels, along with his brother Benedikt and 17 Retainers, all of whom had sought refuge in that Church.
A stunning church with a lot of history.
35 locals recommend
St. Canute's Cathedral
19 KlosterbakkenVery little is known for certain about the earliest history of the Church. It is named after King Knud (Canute), who reigned in Denmark from 1080 to 1086.
According to sources that include the chronicles of the English monk Ælnoth, the King was killed on 10 July 1086 after a peasant revolt that took Knud from the northern part of the Kingdom to Odense, ending in Sankt Albani Kirke (Church of St. Alban´s) close by.
Here the King was slain by the rebels, along with his brother Benedikt and 17 Retainers, all of whom had sought refuge in that Church.
A stunning church with a lot of history.
Discover the living history of Funen. The Funen Village is an authentic open-air experience where the past meets the present at an exhibition that tickles all your senses.
In the 19th century, most Danes lived in half-timbered farmhouses in rural villages. They lived off the land. The farm and the rural village were the setting for the lives of people who were self-sufficient. Families worked together. Settings like these inspired Andersen’s many popular fairy tales.
Reed more and buy tickets:
https://denfynskelandsby.dk/en/
68 locals recommend
The Funen Village
20 SejerskovvejDiscover the living history of Funen. The Funen Village is an authentic open-air experience where the past meets the present at an exhibition that tickles all your senses.
In the 19th century, most Danes lived in half-timbered farmhouses in rural villages. They lived off the land. The farm and the rural village were the setting for the lives of people who were self-sufficient. Families worked together. Settings like these inspired Andersen’s many popular fairy tales.
Reed more and buy tickets:
https://denfynskelandsby.dk/en/
Since 2013, Odense ZOO has held the title of Europe's Best Zoo amongst smaller zoos*. The award recognises our ongoing efforts to provide the animals with the best living and breeding conditions, as well as our sincere wish to provide our visitors with a unique experience with the animals.
We ourselves are frequent guests at the park because of the nice playgrounds, the cozy atmosphere and of cause the animals.
Make sure to check the daily programme for feeding times and special events.
https://www.odensezoo.dk/en
161 locals recommend
Odense ZOO
306 Søndre Blvd.Since 2013, Odense ZOO has held the title of Europe's Best Zoo amongst smaller zoos*. The award recognises our ongoing efforts to provide the animals with the best living and breeding conditions, as well as our sincere wish to provide our visitors with a unique experience with the animals.
We ourselves are frequent guests at the park because of the nice playgrounds, the cozy atmosphere and of cause the animals.
Make sure to check the daily programme for feeding times and special events.
https://www.odensezoo.dk/en
An old castle with a big park and a scary myth with a doll.
Visit this stunning castle for the whole day. There are museums, a park with playgrounds and a labyrinth, tours inside the castle, and many more things.
Reed more and buy tickets:
https://egeskov.dk/en/
141 locals recommend
Egeskov Castle
22 Egeskov GadeAn old castle with a big park and a scary myth with a doll.
Visit this stunning castle for the whole day. There are museums, a park with playgrounds and a labyrinth, tours inside the castle, and many more things.
Reed more and buy tickets:
https://egeskov.dk/en/
Tivoli is a must visit if in Copenhagen. Here you can enjoy the old amusement park with both rides, games, the garden and even concerts.
Reed more and buy tickets:
https://www.tivoli.dk/en
2596 locals recommend
Tivoli Gardens
3 VesterbrogadeTivoli is a must visit if in Copenhagen. Here you can enjoy the old amusement park with both rides, games, the garden and even concerts.
Reed more and buy tickets:
https://www.tivoli.dk/en
Visit the queen👸🏼 Or at least see where she lives.
This castle is located in Copenhagen and is a stunning sight with a lot of history. Because the Queen, crown prince + family lives there you unfortunately can't come in the castle, but is is still worth a visit.
931 locals recommend
Amalienborg
5 Amalienborg SlotspladsVisit the queen👸🏼 Or at least see where she lives.
This castle is located in Copenhagen and is a stunning sight with a lot of history. Because the Queen, crown prince + family lives there you unfortunately can't come in the castle, but is is still worth a visit.
The Round Tower is built by King Christian IV, who constructed its round walls in the royal colours yellow and red. The King himself also sketched the famous golden rebus on the front of the tower: Lead, God, the right teachings and justice into the heart of King Christian IV.
The Round Tower is one of Denmark’s best-known and most visited edifices. The foundation stone was laid on 7/7 1637 and five years later the Round Tower was finished as the first part of the Trinity Complex, which was designed to accommodate three things: the Observatory at the top of the tower, the University Library above the Trinity Church and the church itself below.
265 locals recommend
Rundetarn
52A KøbmagergadeThe Round Tower is built by King Christian IV, who constructed its round walls in the royal colours yellow and red. The King himself also sketched the famous golden rebus on the front of the tower: Lead, God, the right teachings and justice into the heart of King Christian IV.
The Round Tower is one of Denmark’s best-known and most visited edifices. The foundation stone was laid on 7/7 1637 and five years later the Round Tower was finished as the first part of the Trinity Complex, which was designed to accommodate three things: the Observatory at the top of the tower, the University Library above the Trinity Church and the church itself below.