Timeline
14:19
Start at Carlsens Kvarter, a cozy traditional pub with a wide range of Danish and foreign beers. It is open from 12:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the sun goes down.
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Hans Christian Andersen's Garden
Walk to Hans Christian Andersen's Garden. This park features large flower arrangements, a river, and a pergola. It is a peaceful spot to wait for the evening light.
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Hans Christian Andersen's Garden
Stay in the garden to watch the sunset. On this date, the sun sets toward the SW around 16:19. The golden light begins about an hour before, bathing the park and its ice cream shop in a warm glow.
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End your evening at Den Gamle Kro. This historic half-timbered inn serves French-inspired and traditional Danish food. It is open until 23:00, making it a perfect place to stay for dinner after the light fades.
Local tip
The walk between the pub and the garden is short and pleasant. If you prefer a lighter snack before sunset, Cafe du Nord is open until 21:00 and is nearby.
Check before you go
- Carlsens Kvarter is open Mo-Sa 12:00-01:00 and Su 13:00-19:00.
- Den Gamle Kro is open Mo-Su 11:00-23:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Odense (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).