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Got a few days off this Easter?

Photo: Johan Joensen

Welcome to Odense - the city that is as rich in culture as it is in history. For adult couples looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Odense is a kaleidoscope of cultural treasures and cosy corners waiting to be explored.

Picture an Easter holiday,

Wander through the cobbled streets where the echoes of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales still whisper from the corners of the houses. Discover the diversity of art in our many galleries or relax in the green parks that bloom to life in spring. Our cultural calendar is packed with inspiring events that turn a simple weekend into a creative adventure.

H.C. Andersens hus i sneen
Photo: Lærke Beck Johansen

Hans Christian Andersen's Hometown

Get to know Odense's most famous son, Hans Christian Andersen. A multi-talented artist, Andersen impressed with fairy tales, plays, biographies, travel accounts, paper art and more.

Brandts skulptur
Photo: Jonas Legarth

Art and Culture

Odense offers international exhibitions and attractions of international standard, but also plenty of galleries, theatres, music stages, festivals and more.

Papirbåden i Odense Å
Photo: Skytte Visuals

Green attractions

Fyn is known as Denmark´s garden and Odense is often spoken of as the capital of Fyn.

What's happening this Easter

Love, Lust and Freedom
© Kunstmuseum BrandtsPhoto: Kunstmuseum Brandts

Love, Lust and Freedom

Love, Lust and Freedom is the first major Danish-produced exhibition to focus on photography as the centre of narratives about living authentically as queer.

Guitar med stetson
Photo: Adobe Firefly

Dan Smalley at Dexter

Dan Smalley is coming back to Europe! In September 2023, Dan Smalley visited the Nashville Nights festival in Odense for the third time, where his "Danish darling status" was cemented.

And when hunger strikes?

Enjoy a meal in one of the city's cosy restaurants where local produce meets gastronomic finesse. There's everything from a Michelin star to a street food market and everything in between.

Restaurant Aro - Michelin Restaurant
© Restaurant AroPhoto: Restaurant Aro

Restaurant Aro - Michelin Restaurant

At Restaurant ARO you are guaranteed a truly fantastic culinary experience. Guests are catered for when gourmet food is served in informal surroundings.

Storms Pakhus - Odense Streetfood
Photo: Simone Stæhr Keller

Storms Pakhus - Odense Streetfood

Odense has a new, atmospheric food market of international format in Storms Pakhus' raw industrial warehouse at the harbor.

Konrads Food & Coffee
© VisitOdensePhoto: Line Slot

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.

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The old quarter with lights and snow
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Top attractions

Odense has lots of attractions for all and especially Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark's history, art and culture are themes where we have much to offer.

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Vikings in Odense

Outdoor lunch at Grønttorvet
Gastro ikon

Gastro

Delicious new restaurants pop up everywhere and the locals dine out like never before - the range and level of offers is impressive.

Balloons in the air
Teatermasker

Events

It is always nice to visit Odense, but especially when the city is full of happy people who enjoy the atmosphere for one of our major events. 

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