Christmas Spirit in a Cup – A Gløgg Guide
As winter settles over Odense and the city begins to sparkle with Christmas lights, few things are as warming as a delicious cup of gløgg. Odense offers a variety of cozy spots where you can enjoy everything from classic, spiced gløgg to innovative versions with a modern twist.
We’ve gathered the best places to enjoy gløgg with friends, family, or just on your own – all in the heart of our beautifully decorated city. Let us help you find the perfect spot to warm your hands and embrace the true Christmas spirit!
Restaurant Rivalen
Step into Rivalen and immerse yourself in their beautifully decorated interiors, dressed in festive Christmas colors. From a prime window seat, enjoy a stunning view of the grand Christmas tree on Flakhaven. They serve traditional red mulled wine, crafted from organic Spanish Tempranillo red wine, enhanced with flavors of cherry, plum, and a refreshing hint of orange.
Brasserie Bordeaux
At Brasserie Bordeaux, you can immerse yourself in a French Christmas atmosphere and savor a delightful cup of mulled wine made with Bordeaux white wine, apple and pear cider, cinnamon, roasted hazelnuts, cloves, allspice, long pepper, and brown sugar. If you're in the mood for a sweet treat, indulge in Mignardises—elegant little French pastries!
Lørups Vinstue
This bar has won the Funen Gløgg Championships in Storms Pakhus several times and you are guaranteed an interesting taste experience.
Storms Pakhus - Odense Streetfood
Odense has a new, atmospheric food market of international format in Storms Pakhus' raw industrial warehouse at the harbor.
Bar Visit - Cocktail Bar
Bar Visit is located in Skt. Gertruds Stræde, right next to Amys Bar and Wine House and opposite Café Skt. Gertrud. Here you can enjoy delicious cocktails in cosy surroundings that you will immediatel...
Nelle's Coffee & Wine in Overgade
Nelle's Coffee & Wine in Overgade is located right on the edge of the old town, close to the area around Hans Christian Andersen's House. Andersen's House. The popular café offers a typical café menu ...
Konrads Food & Coffee
This cosy little café is located on the old town's main street, Overgade, and is a great place for a delicious lunch or coffee.
Café Sølle
Small, cozy café in Nedergade, where you can get a cup of coffee, homemade baked goods, and light, shareable dishes. You can also buy specialty beers and natural wines, as well as organic soft drinks ...