Cultural experiences in Odense

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Odense has a surprisingly large selection for art and culture afficionados. Odense offers international exhibitions and attractions of international standard, but also plenty of galleries, theatres, music stages, festivals and smaller, local initiatives that form a cultural base and the backbone of the city's cultural life.

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Hans Christian Andersen House

When you step into the H.C. Andersen House, you enter an enchanting narrative about the world-famous author Hans Christian Andersen.

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Art Museum Brandts in Odense

At Art Museum Brandts, you can quickly spend a whole day among the masters of the past as well as the talents of contemporary art.

Odense Theatre, Regional Theatre

Odense Theatre is one of Denmark's largest theatres with a large permanent ensemble of actors and more than 10 annual self-produced performances as well as a wealth of guest performances and activities.

The Funen Opera in Odense

The Funen Opera saw the light of day with a successful production of La Bohème in 1948, and with a location right next to Munke Mose, the Funen Opera has a central spot in Odense city centre.

Dynamo Workspace

DYNAMO is located in a newly renovated, old warehouse on Byens Ø. The warehouse forms a framework for a stage and work space for new circuses and new ...

Odense Symphony Orchestra

With two internationally recognized conductors in the forefront, 73 musicians from 17 different nations, and an International Carl Nielsen Competition...

Theatre Momentum

Theatre Momentum is an art institution located in the heart of Odense, Denmark. It is a dynamic and innovative theatre that has established itself as an important force in the Danish theatre scene. The theatre was founded in 2005 by a group of dedicated artists with a shared vision of crea...

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The Danish Railway Museum

The Danish Railway Museum is located in the centre of Odense and is an ideal destination for the whole family.

Photo: Troels Malte Borch - Østfyns Museer

Outdoor Art Experiences

There are plenty of opportunities to have an outdoor art experience on Funen, digitally and "live"

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Galleries
Brandts is housed in the former textile mille Brandts Klædefabrik which now forms Odense's Latin Quarter. The exhibition covers 3 floors and there is alway several guest exhibitions as well as a permanent exhibition showcasing our much loved Funen artists.
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A well known artist residing in Odense is Jens Galschiøt. He is known primarily for his protest art and many have seen his Pillar of Shame and My Inner Beast sculptures. You can visit his studio and watch him work. Other notable galleries in Odense are Gallerie Rasmus and Filosoffen, housed in a beautiful building on the river front.
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Street Art

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ROA Street Art at Odense Harbour

A World-renowned artist has made Denmark's highest mural in Odense His gable painting in Rome is number two on the Huffington Post's list of the world's most important street art in 2014. He has illustrated the cover for the release of rock icon Nick Cave's novel "When the donkey saw the a...

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Girl with dead bird

The artist drew inspiration for the work from Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Poor Wife and the Little Canary", about a poor wife who cannot afford to bury her deceased husband.

Photo: Don John | Foto: Panduro Photography

Hans Christian Andersen Mural

On the gable of Bangs Boder No. 26, close to the Hans Christian Andersen Museum, you will find the large beautiful portrait of Denmark's favorite fairy tale writer. It was made by street art artist Don John, who grew up in Brylle a little outside Odense. The gable painting is black and whi...

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Food Culture is equally important

Here are a few suggestions for a delicious complement to your cultural experience in Odense. Odense is full of delicious options, whether you want a total experience with a white tablecloth, waiter and wine menu or you just want a quick snack on the go.

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.

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Storms Pakhus - Odense Streetfood

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

Photo: Anja Panduro

Kong Volmer - Open Face Sandwiches

Restaurant Kong Volmer opened in 2008 as one of the first lunch and open face sandwich restaurants in Odense.

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Sculptures

Hans Christian Andersen on a bench

Hans Christian Andersen sitting on a bench is just one of the total of 5 sculptures surrounding the entrance of the hotel.Jens Galschiøt (1954 - ) created this statue of the famous writer and made it one of the most photogenic sculptures in the city. The entire sculpture consists of 3 pi...

The Trinity

Bjørn Nørgaard's portrait of Hans Christian AndersenThree separate personas twisted together and then apart. This portrait of Hans Christian Andersen is as complex as the writer himself, which was the whole point of Nørgaard’s work.The three figures are twisted together in a spiral to ...

Oceania, Sculpture

Bronze sculpture of the sea goddess Oceania. A gift from The Odense City Art Foundation and Asea Brown Boveri A/S in 1992 and probably the most talked about work of art in Odense, next to Bjørn Nørgaard's Trinity. The kids love it and use it as a toy, tourists want to know if it is male or...

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