The charming city of Odese in Denmark owes its name to the first center of the cult of Odin – the most powerful of the gods, the ruler of Valhalla. It is located at the mouth of the Odense Fjord in Funen. They met people of different nationalities here. It is here that one of the most famous fairy tale writers in the world – Hans Christian Andersen, was born, and there are many souvenirs left behind. Thanks to the bridge that connects the islands of Funen and Zealand over the Great Belt, you can travel from Odense to Copenhagen by train in less than 1.5 hours. Thanks to its location and extremely colorful history, Odense guarantees visitors unforgettable moments during a trip around the city and a lot of impressions in many attractive places.
Sightseeing
Hans Christian Andersen’s Childhood Home
H. C. Andersen´s childhood home located close to St. Knud’s Cathedral lies the childhood home where the famous fairy tale author lived. Hans Christian Andersen lived here from the age of two until he was fourteen. It was from this small home that his childhood memories sprang. The small family house is only 18 SQ m in size. The exhibition in the Childhood home conforms to the description Andersen gave it in his autobiographies.
H.C. Museum Andersen
H.C. Andersen’s House – museum: The museum gives you the opportunity to see new sides of Hans Christian Andersen’s writing. The museum focus is not on Andersen the person and his story, but on the fairy tales he wrote and their voice. The museum doesn’t talk ABOUT Hans Christian Andersen, it talks AS Hans Christian Andersen. You can listen to the audio guide in Danish, English and German.
The museum building itself covers an area of 5,600 square metres and houses a children’s house and an underground museum that intertwines with a surrounding magical garden. The small yellow corner house, formerly known as Hans Christian Andersen’s birthplace, is also part of the experience. The ambitious and modern museum building was designed by Japanese star architect Kengo Kuma. The content has been created in collaboration with 12 recognised artists from Denmark and abroad, who together have created an exhibition where architecture, art, design, sound, light and images give you the experience of meeting Andersen through his works.
The Funen Village
It’s also worth visiting Fionia Village is a Danish open-air museum located in Odense. You can see 25 buildings here, most of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Here you can feel like you are in the times of Hans Christian Andersen. At the Funen Village Museum you can go back in time and experience what life was like in Denmark over 200 years ago. In the village you can join a full program of events and activities. Farm workers, kitchen workers and many other characters bring history to life and show stories about what life was like in the 19th century, the period in which the world-famous author Hans Christian Andersen lived in Denmark.
Brandts-Museum of Art & Visual Culture
Brandts-Museum of Art & Visual Culture is Denmark’s first museum of art and visual culture. The museum including a collection with more than 15,000 classic works of art, international photography, films and drawings.
Sankt Knuds Kirke
Saint Knud’s Church is Odense Cathedral. It is named after Knud II, who lived from approx. years 1040 to 1086. He was king of Denmark in the years 1080-86 and Later Tilnavnet’s fic “Den Hellige”. Construction of the church began at the end of the 13th century. It was consecrated on April 30, 1499. Church located in the center of Odense, at Klosterbakken 2. Cathedral in the diocese of Funen and deanery church in the deanery of Odense Sankt Knuds Provsti.
Egeskov Castle
Egeskov Castle – a castle bustling with activity. Building is the biggest tourist attraction on Fyn.The living castle, which still houses the Ahlefeldt family, offers many experiences. Here you can experience the first Camping Outdoor Museum in Europe and fun exhibits, which among other things include rare airplanes, cars and motor bikes. You can also see the world’s most amazing doll house Titania’s Palace. Egeskov is open from the end of April to the end of October, but awakes from its winter sleep in November, when the castle welcomes you to the popular Christmas Market.
Odense River Cruise
On this tour, you will be able to cruise on the Odense River and get a chance to explore the forest in Fruens Bøge. Once you arrive at the meeting point, you will step onboard the boat for an adventure. As you take this city break, you will be able to sail away from Odense City and admire old gardens and the surrounding scenery. Upon arrival in Fruens Bøge, you will be able to disembark and go for a walk. Later, you will be able to take another boat back to Odense City.
