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Odense
Denmark's third-largest city is located at the very heart of the country. Besides being the capital of the island of Funen, Odense is the birthplace of world-famous writer Hans Christian Andersen.
Museums & AttractionsOdense is over a thousand years old. It's a beautiful and lively city full of open areas; its leisurely, relaxed atmosphere and a wealth of musical and other cultural attractions make Odense an ideal vacation spot. Funen Art Museum
The art collection on show at the Funen Art Museum in Odense is one of the oldest and largest outside the capital. The Funen Village
The Funen Village is an open-air museum that presents a Funen village milieu as it appeared in the time of Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875).  H.C. Andersen's Childhood Home Close to St. Knud’s Cathedral lies the house where Hans Christian Andersen lived from the age of two until he was fourteen.  H.C. Andersen MuseumVisit the place where the great writer of fairytales was born and find out about the story of his fantastic life – from the son of a poor cobbler to a world-famous writer of fairytales. Egeskov CastleEgeskov Castle is one of Europes best preserved renaissance Island-castles, built on a foundation of oak rafts rammed down into a lake.
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Odense Tourist Information
Tours, attractions, activities and events
Odense is people-friendly Extensive pedestrian-only streets, squares and alleys lead to museums, cafes, shops and restaurants. A wealth of cycle paths make it easy for biking tourists to get around. There are museums honoring Hans Christian Andersen and Carl Nielsen, both world- famous sons of Funen. The Brandts Klaedefabrik houses several museums, including the Danish Museum of Printing and the Museum of Photographic Art, and has frequently changing exhibits of modern and unusual art in its galleries.
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Train Copenhagen to Odense
 It only takes 1,5 hrs to travel by train from Copenhagen to Odense. The trains run frequently, and you get to see the countryside rolling by. See the time tables and plan your trip: Journey planner
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