Explore Odense

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All the best things to see in Odense

Once apon a time, there was a little Danish city that gave birth to the most famous fairytale writer in the world. Yes, Mr Hans Christian Andersen hails from the city of Odense in Denmark, with its characterful old streets, inspiring museums and strong cycling culture. Come explore Odense and find your own happy ever after. 

The fairytale experience

We couldn't be more excited...from summer 2021, Odense will be home to a brand new museum all about Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales, from The Little Mermaid to The Ugly Duckling, full of interactive exhibits and surrounded by magical gardens.  

How to visit Odense

Day trip alert: Odense is 167km from Copenhagen - that's just over an hour by fast train, or two hours by car. Odense is also under 1.5 hours from AarhusTrains run from all over Denmark’s mainland (Jutland) to Odense, as well as from Copenhagen Central Station.

Women walking in old town of Odense on Fyn

A perfect day in Odense

Photo: Johan Joensen

What else to see in Odense?

Fairytales do come true...

Read on for more things to do in Denmark, the Land of Everyday Wonder.

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Hans Christian Andersen's Copenhagen
The colourful buildings in  Magstræde, one of Copenhagen's oldest streets.