Odense Attractions
Funen
Odense, after Copenhagen and Århus the third largest town in Denmark, lies on the island of Funen on the important E20 main road from Jutland to Copenhagen; the town is located on the little Odense Å river which flows into Odense Fjord a short distance north of the town.
Odense, after Copenhagen and Århus the third largest town in Denmark, lies on the island of Funen on the important E20 main road from Jutland to Copenhagen; the town is located on the little Odense Å river which flows into Odense Fjord a short distance north of the town.
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Art Hall
The Odense Art Hall, formerly a textile factory, is an exhibition hall that spans across 17,200 square feet. The Hall exhibits works of art including paintings, sculptures and handicrafts.
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Hans Christian Andersen Museum
The Hans Christian Andersen Museum in Odense is dedicated to the writer, showcasing possessions that once belonged to him. The Museum is housed in the writer's original birthplace.
DSB Railroad Museum
In the northern part of Odense the visitor will find the DSB Railway Museum in a semicircular building at Dannebrogsgade 24. The museum was modernized and extended in 1988. As well as locomotives and railroad carriages dating from 1847 to the present day there is a ferry-ship exhibition and a large model railroad.
All values are in Denmark Kroner
Hours
May 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
| Family | kr 120.00 |
| Adult | kr 48.00 |
| Child 13 & under | kr 20.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
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St Knud Church
St Knud Church is known for its huge reredos with impressive carvings by Claus Berg.
Carl Nielsen Museum
In 1988 a museum was opened at Claus Bergs Gade 11 in memory of the second famous son of Odense, the composer Carl Nielsen. It is a modern glass-fronted building with a well-lit interior. Visitors can see the room in which Nielsen composed, and all his works can be heard through an excellent stereo system, linked to a videoshow. The life and work of his wife, the sculptress Marie Carl-Nielsen, is also documented.
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 14:00 | 14:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 16:00 | 16:00 | 14:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Fyns Kunstmuseum
At Jernbanegade 13 in northern Odense is the Museum of Art (Fyns Kunstmuseum), which dates from 1883-4. Early Danish painting is represented by Jens Juel, Dankvart Dreyer and the Funen painters Peter Hansen, Fritz Syberg, Johannes Larsen and Jens Birkholm. More recent works include those by Asger Jorn, Richard Mortensen, Robert Jacobseb and Carl-Henning Pedersen. A special exhibition of Danish Concrete and Constructive Art forms a considerable part of the collection.
H. C. Andersen Childhood Home
To the southwest of the Odense Cathedral, in Munkemøllestræde (Nos. 3-5), stands the house of Hans Christian Andersen's parents (H. C. Andersens Barndomshjem), a half-timbered house with a memorial plaque on the gable. Andersen lived from 1807 to 1819 with his parents in one of the little apartments in this house. In 1930 the building was furnished as a museum and is now a branch of the main Andersen Museum in Hans Jensens Strðde.
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Local History Museum
Going south from the Carl Nielsen Museum in Odense the visitor will come to the Møntergården at Overgade 48-50. This is the Old Mint, which now serves as a Museum of Local and Cultural History. The complex includes other typical houses of old Odense from the 16th and 17th C., as well as a Baroque warehouse. The buildings are furnished with interiors of various periods, as well as collections of costumes, ceramics, ecclesiastical art, toys, silver, clocks and coins. Particularly interesting is the exhibition "Odense in the Middle Ages".
Hours
January 2 to December 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Odense Mansion
The old monastery buildings were converted in the time of Frederik IV into a mansion, which lies behind St Hans' Church in Kongens Have. Frederik VII had it redesigned in 1841 in the Classical style. Today it houses council offices.
Odense Moorings
To the south of the Art Center on the Odense Å is a mooring jetty (Filosofgangen) from where river trips can be made.
Odense Town Hall
The Odense town center around the Cathedral and Town Hall is a pedestrian zone. In Flakhaven, a square bordering the long street known as Vestergade, stands the Town Hall, the oldest part of which was built in red brick in the late 19th C., modeled on the Italian style. Further building took place between 1936 and 1955 in reinforced concrete faced with red tiles. It contains many works of art, including a sculpture "Spring in Funen". On St Knud's Square in front of the Town Hall can be seen a statue of St Knud by Utzon Franck.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 17:30 | 12:00 |
Odense-Fredericia-Odense - Scenic Rail Trip
This scenic rail route features beautiful coastline scenery.
St Hans' Church
Near Kongens Have Park in Odense stands St Hans' Church, the oldest parts of which are 13th C., the choir being 15th C. The church was once part of a monastery of the Order of St John of Jerusalem. On the north wall can be seen a large 15th C. Crucifix, while the font is Late Romanesque. Outside the southwest wall is a pulpit which can be reached from inside the church; this is Denmark's only external pulpit.
Odense Surroundings
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Hollufgård Museum and Art Center
The Hollufgård Museum and Art Center hosts sculpting classes and is housed in a building dating from the 16th C.
Dalum, Denmark
The town of Dalum, to the west of the Funen Village, is worth seeing. Its church was once part of a Benedictine monastery which was moved here from Odense about 1600; note the interesting frescoes.
European Automobile Museum
For those interested in cars a visit to the European Automobile Museum 7 km/4.5mi east of Odense is strongly recommended. There are some 100 cars on show which provide a picture of driving in the 1950s, together with a wide range of tools, manuals and brochures connected with the purchase or technical development of motor cars.
The museum display includes motorbikes, toy cars, information about cars in the form of pamphlets and brochurs and a collection of over a hundred automobiles. Visitors are welcome to enjoy their own home-made lunch at the museum or alternatively, buy a meal at the museum.
The museum display includes motorbikes, toy cars, information about cars in the form of pamphlets and brochurs and a collection of over a hundred automobiles. Visitors are welcome to enjoy their own home-made lunch at the museum or alternatively, buy a meal at the museum.
Hours
April 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 |
July 1 to August 25
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
August 25 to September 27
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 |
Fraugdegård
East of Odense lies the town of Fraugde, with a half-timbered 16th C. manor house. In the late 17th C. it belonged to Denmark's most celebrated ecclesiastical poet, Thomas Kingo, who later became a bishop. Inside can be seen a cricifix by Claus Berg.
The interior of the church is decorated in the Renaissance Style.
The interior of the church is decorated in the Renaissance Style.
Lyndelse - Carl Nielsen Childhood Home
On the island of Funen, from Dalum Volderslevvej leads south to Carl Nielsens Barndomshejm (Childhood Home), now a museum. It was here that the Danish composer Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) spent a part of his childhood and youth. Nielsen, who from 1908 to 1914 held the post of director of music at the court in Copenhagen, composed several operas, including "Saul and David" (1902) and "Masquerade" (1905), as well as symphonies, string quartets and works for piano and organ.
Carl Nielsen Barndomshjem
Odensevej 2A
Nr. Lyndelse
DK-5792 Lyndelse
Denmark
Odensevej 2A
Nr. Lyndelse
DK-5792 Lyndelse
Denmark
Hours
May 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Open-Air Museum-The Funen Village
Four km/2.5 mi south of the town center of Odense lies the Open-Air Museum in Hunderup Skov. This is "Den Fynske Landsby" (The Funen Village), with reconstructed farms and houses from the island of Funen, together with a water-mill, a brick-works, a school, a smithy and other workshops. Agriculture is practised using old methods. The oldest building in the village is a barn of 1666, right next to the entrance; Nearby can be found a "Kro" (Krug=jug, or inn). During the summer there are often opportunities, on request, to practice weaving or making pottery, etc. Andersen's fairytales are performed in the open-air theater.
Hours
April 1 to June 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
June 16 to August 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
August 16 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:00 |
| Close | 15:00 |
Tivoli and Zoo
Attractions to the southwest of Odense include the Tivoli Amusement Park and the Zoological Garden (opening times given), both situated on Sdr. Boulevard.
Visitors may bring packed lunches or book outdoor picnics at the Zoo.
Visitors may bring packed lunches or book outdoor picnics at the Zoo.
Hours
March 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
April 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
May 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
July 1 to August 10
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
August 11 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to October 19
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 20 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
December 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 16:00 |
