Things to do in

Odense

Since 1882 Odense River Cruise has been sailing people up and down the river. Depart from the center of Odense, pass the Odense Zoo and arrive at the beech forest in Fruens Bøge for a relaxing stroll or simply return to the center of Odense. Enjoy the tranquillity of the water while listening to the birdsong, which may or may not be accompanied by a lion’s roar while sailing past Odense Zoo. Odense Aafart’s tour boat will moor at the zoo after the relaxing trip on the stream where you will be passing many beautiful gardens located in the old quarter of Odense. Start sailing from Odense City heading for the forest in Fruens Bøge. During this whole trip, you'll be surrounded by many beech trees, making you feel like you're in the countryside and not in the city center. Take the opportunity to disembark in the forest of Fruens Bøge and go for a walk, enjoy a picnic basket or have lunch in one of the surrounding restaurants, and take a later departure back. You can also stay aboard the boat, sail out and return home on the same trip as you go on a sightseeing ride.

Discover Odense's main sights on this guided viking walk through the city centre. Learn about Canute the Holy, Odense and Denmark through 8 unique stories available as audio and text. On this tour, you'll follow in the footsteps of a true Viking king. You'll be transported back to the 11th century, where a man named Canute takes the throne in Denmark. Canute has grand ambitions for the country, but not everyone is happy with the king's rule. When a rebellion reaches Odense, it turns into a fiery battle that changes the history of Canute, Odense, and Denmark forever. Apart from learning about Canute you'll also visit the main sights of the city, including the City Hall, Canute's Church, Nonnebakken (UNESCO viking castle site), Albani Church and The Old Town. Beyond a typical tour, this tour engages you with interactive quizzes at each stop, encouraging deeper involvement with the city's history and culture. The tour includes a guided map for effortless navigation, allowing you to start, pause, or repeat sections as per your preference. So, are you ready to unlock Odense's viking past? Let the StoryHunt begin!

Drive your own boat around Odense Harbor. Choose your own route through the picturesque surroundings as you captain your boat on a 1 or 2-hour ride. Start your adventure at the meeting point where the local operator will show you how to drive the boat. After a brief safety chat, set out on the water. Travel on the peaceful waters of Odense Harbour as you witness local landmarks and historical sites from the water. Use the map given to you during your orientation to help you navigate around. Pack your own picnic or buy snacks and drinks to take with you. Create memories with your friends and family as you behold the exciting atmosphere of Odense Harbor.

The goal is to offer you something different from the usual tourist city tours - I want to provide you with something new and informative for your vacation. The focus of the tour is on urban development and the transformation from an industrial city to a city with the declared aim of being a green city with innovative creativity, where young people can also find affordable housing in the city center. However, we also talk about the Danish education system, daily life in the city, infrastructure, the economy, and much more. The tour begins in the old part of the city. From there, we head towards the harbor, which in many ways symbolizes the modern transformation of Odense. Along the way, we pass through, among other places, the former industrial area where a completely new district is developing these years. Back to our starting point - so we take a round trip - we walk through a completed urban area that now lies where just a few years ago a six-lane main thoroughfare ran right through the city center. The best part of the tour is especially the many insider pieces of information that you cannot find in any tourist brochure or elsewhere. The city tour is for those who want to gain more knowledge.

Odense is the largest city on the island of Funen, easily accessible from Copenhagen by car or train. For this private tour, we let you choose your preferred mode of transport, tailoring the experience to your needs and interests. Explore the highlights of Odense with a Local Guide and learn how this charming city inspired the works of Hans Christian Andersen. Feel the magic of Osdense! Choose the 6-hour option to travel from Copenhagen to Odense by express train. These cities are well connected by rail and we will plan your itinerary, transfer you from your accommodation to Copenhagen Central Station and provide round-trip train tickets for your journey. The train passes through the Storebælt railway tunnel and arrives at the Odense Central Station, where you will meet with your Private Guide. Together, you will explore Odense, its history, legends and fairy tales. You will stroll through the King's Garden by the Odense Castle and see cultural venues such as the historic Odense Teater, Brandts and Brandts Klædefabrik. At every turn you will discover the traces of H. C. Andersen and his creative world, passing his childhood home, museum and many monuments scattered around the city. Your Expert Guide will tell you about Andersen's life and what inspired his world-famous fairy tales. Another place of interest will be the site where Canute IV of Denmark, considered to be the last Viking king, was murdered by unruly peasants. You will visit the medieval Cathedral of St. Canute, which houses the remains of Saint Canute and his brother Benedict, and see also St. Alban's Church and the Odense City Hall. At the end, you will return to Copenhagen via train. Choose the 8-hour option to travel from Copenhagen to Odense by private car. Instead of train tickets, this option includes round-trip transfers in a clean, air-conditioned car. We will arrange pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Copenhagen so it will be a hassle-free experience. In Odesen, you will enjoy a guided walking tour of the city with free time to explore on your own or have lunch (at your own expense). Another perk of traveling by car will be stopping at the Great Belt Bridge (Storebælt), one of Europe’s longest suspension bridges, for a photo! Choose the 10-hour option to travel from Copenhagen to Odense by private car and enhance your experience with a visit to Egeskov Castle! It is one of the most visited attractions on Fuden island so we will provide skip-the-line tickets to save you time. The Egeskov Castle is like a fairytale as it’s one of the best-preserved moated Renaissance castles in Europe. Your Private Guide will introduce you to the castle’s history, architecture and interesting features, such as the traditional hunting room, formal reception rooms, elegant bedrooms, the banqueting hall and several museum exhibitions, from antique cars, to toys, to porcelain to fashion.

Odense, the fairytale town on the island of Funen, is the third-largest city in Denmark. The city is cultural and ancient and you can perceive the city's long history clearly. Lovely Odense was the birthplace of the famous children’s author Hans Christian Andersen, and his imagination continues to inspire the town to this day. Walk in H.C. Andersen's footsteps and get a sense of what Odense was like 200 years ago through its historic district. No matter what your interests are, Odense can deliver. Whether you like history, H.C. Andersen, architecture or hiking, it has something here for you. Admire the Cathedral of St. Knuds, a structure built in the 1300s. It is the final resting place of the last Viking King, whose death dates from 086. This Gothic cathedral has a bright, high nave, and many regard it as Denmark's finest Gothic building. Learn all about the famous author at his house, today a set of houses and museums dedicated to his life and works. Enjoy the bustling city and its history, which offers the opportunity to enjoy its historical buildings, the town’s cosy atmosphere, and the aromas of the delicious local cuisine.