Odense

Brandts Klædefabrik

The art and cultural centre of Odense. Contains two museums; The Danish Museum of Media which focuses on all types of media and their history and the museum of photographic arts museum specializing in photography, there is also a gallery with changing exhibitions in its four large halls. And also specialist shops, a music library, a specialist cinema, bars and a post office.

Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00 (except Thu 12:00-21:00)

Cuckoo's Nest

Stylish but relaxed cafe-bar in the front, with a courtyard restaurant in the back. Nachos, burgers, salads, fish, and tapas platters. Main dishes

Mon-Wed 09:00:00, Thu-Sat 09:00-02:00, Sun 10:00-24:00·70-200 kr

Danish Railway Museum

A museum dedicated to the Danish railways. Contains dozens of old trains, carriages and rail road memorabilia over 10,000 m². There is also a large model train landscape and a ride-on miniature railway and playground for the children. On public holidays and during the schools summer vacation the museum also arranges train rides in old vintage steam trains to various destinations on Funen - call ahead for dates and reservations.

Daily 10:00-16:00 (closed 1 Jan, 24, 25 and 31 Dec)·48 kr, children 5-13 20 kr, Families 120 kr (2 adults and 3 children)

Den Gamle Kro

The Old Inn

Easily one of the most attractive restaurants in the country, in a historical half-timbered building, built as an inn in 1863. French-inspired and serves traditional Danish food.

Daily 11:00-23:00·À la carte mains from 189 kr, 2-course menu 297 kr, 5-course menu 418 kr

Galleri Galschiot

Gallery Galschiot is the sculptor Jens Galschiot's 2500 m² studio and museum. The place is one of Denmark's most spectacular and biggest private art workshops. The place is full of activities, and besides the artist's workshop, there is also a bronze foundry, gallery shop, art schools, wicker workshop, TV studios, sculpture park and a 400-m² art gallery.

Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00, Sun 12:00-16:00·Free

Hans Christian Andersen Museum

A museum which honours the life of the world's perhaps most famous fairy tale writer, who was born and raised in Odense though he later left to live in Copenhagen to follow his dream of a career at the theater. Many of his stories are inspired by his childhood in Odense - for good and for bad.

Hans Christian Andersen's Garden

A garden commemorating H.C. Andersen. Large flower arrangements, a river and an ice cream shop make this park an ideal location for a picnic. The small attractions of the park include a pergola, the “Chinese Wall” a statue of Hans Christian Andersen and close by – in the river – there is a sculpture of a paper boat (a prop from one of H.C. Andersen's fairy tales).

Hans Christian Andersen's House

This is the house where Andersen was supposedly born (though he would never confirm it). The little yellow corner house has become an Odense icon and is perhaps the city's most photographed house.

Nonnebakken

The "Nun Hill" is one of five Viking Age ring fort remains to be listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Odense Zoo

One Denmark's biggest tourist attractions is the Odense zoo, covering almost 4 hectares on both sides the Odense River. The Oceanium opened in 2001, is the main show-piece featuring a tour though South America, including a very impressive aviary and indoor rain forest.

10:00-16:00 (or 18:00 in summer)·Child 55 kr, adult 110 kr, family (2 adults, and 2 children) 300 kr

Restaurant Carlslund

An old farm house in the Fruens Bøge forest in a suburb of Odense. Traditional Danish main courses and Smørrebrød. Especially famous for their rendition of the traditional Danish omelette with fried bacon, pork rinds, tomato and chives served with dark rye bread and mustard at a price of 130 kr for all you can eat.

Sun-Wed 12:00-23:00, Thu-Sat 12:00-00:00·70-250 kr

Restaurant Hans Christian

The restaurant’s menu showcases French and Danish specialities.

€20

Sortebro Kro

18th-century inn near Den Fynske Landsby (Old Funen Village) Sejerskovej 20. Danish cuisine.

Daily 12:00-23:00·À la carte from 215 kr, 3 courses menu 495 kr

St. Canute's Cathedral

Sankt Knuds Kirke

Cathedral in the Gothic style of King Canute the Holy, who became a martyr nearby in 1086. His tomb and that of his brother are in the crypt with many other burial stones of dignitaries of the day.

Daily 09:00-16:00·Free entry

Albani

A local beer, primarily Odense Pilsner and Odense Classic. The brewery was founded in 1859. Does not serve beer.

Boogies

Popular with young people & students, open most weekday nights. During the summer there is an open air court with its own bar.

Carlsens Kvarter

A traditional Danish pub, with a cozy Danish atmosphere. A wide range of Danish and foreign beers. Close to Munke Mose & the Teknisk Skole.

Christian Firtal

A small traditional Danish pub, with a cozy Danish atmosphere. A wide range of Danish and foreign beers.

Happy Chicken

Budget Chinese food. The quality is not quite as good as that in China Wox.

All day·20-45 kr

Odense Aafart

Odense Aafart has tour boats from the recreational area Munke Mose in the city centre on Odense River with stops at Odense Zoo and in Fruens Bøge near the Funen Village.

Odense Casino

American Roulette, Black Jack, Texas Hold Em Poker, TouchBet Roulette Terminals, Slot Machines, Viking Stud Poker

Open now · closes 4 am tomorrow·60 kr entrance fee

Ryan´s of Odense

Ryan's is an authentic traditional Irish pub, stocked with Irish drinks & staffed by Irish barmen. Live music every Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 23:00.

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The Australian Bar (A-Bar)

The A-Bar is popular with students & young people due to its low prices. It is particularly popular with exchange students. ID is required at the door.

Door: 45 kr, drinks: relatively cheap

Cafe du Nord

Vestergade 20

Daily 09:00-21:00

Café Chino

Brandts Passage 6-8

Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow·0

Emils Hot House

Take-away burgers, pizza & hot dogs.

Sun-Wed 11:00-22:00, Thu-Sat 11:00-06:00·15-45 kr

Odense Go-Kart-Hal

Cikorievej 32

Odense Golfklub

Hestehaven 200

Daily 21:00-17:30·Green fees: M-Th 275 kr, weekends and holidays 325 kr. Odense Golfklub does not accept euros and only permits credit card payments on weekdays 08:30-16:30

Škoda museum

A bit more distant museum of Skoda vehicle manufacturer.

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