• Odense Golfklub, Hestehaven 200, ☎ +45-6595-9000, [11]. 9 pm -5:30 pm. Green fees: Weekdays Dkr. 275 (38 Euro), Weekends and holidays Dkr. 325 (45 Euro). Odense Golfklub does not accept Euros and only permits credit card payments on weekdays between 8:30 - 16:30.  edit
• Odense Go-Kart-Hal, Cikorievej 32, ☎ +45-70 25 0210 (info@gokart-hal.dk, fax: +45-70 250 220), [12].  edit
• Odense Symphony Orchestra (Odense Symfoniokester), Cikorievej 32, ☎ +45 66 12 44 80 (orchestra@odensesymfoni.dk, fax: +45 65 91 00 47), [13].  edit
• Odense Aafart, [14]. 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.  edit
• Odense Boldklub, Bolbro. Odense has one of the most active fanscenes in Denmark and if you are so lucky that OB plays at home against FCK or BIF you will have to go to the stadium and watch it. If you want a drink among other fans go to Sprogø up to 6 hours prior to kickoff. You will find a great athmosphere and singing here.  edit

• Brandts Klædefabrik, Brandts Torv 1, ☎ +45 65 20 70 00, [4]. Tu-Su 10AM-5PM except Th noon-9PM. The art & cultural centre of Odense. Contains museums, galleries, specialist shops, a music library, a specialist cinema, bars & a post office.  edit

• Carl Nielsen Museum, Claus Bergs Gade 11, ☎ +45 65 51 46 01, [5]. A museum which honours the life of the classical music composer, Carl Nielsen, who was born just outside of Odense.  edit

• Danish Railway Museum, Dannebrogsgade 24, ☎ +45 66 13 66 30 (jbmuseum@dsb.dk, fax: +45 66 19 02 20), [6]. Daily 10-16 (Closed 1 January, 24, 25 and 31 December.). A museum dedicated to the danish railways. Contains dozens of old trains, carriages & rail road memorabilia. There is also a ride-on model train for children. Admission: Children 5-13 DKK 20, Adults DKK 48, Families DKK 120 (2 adults and 3 children).  edit

• Egeskov Castle, Egeskov Gade 3, Kværndrup, ☎ +45 62 27 10 16, [7]. Daily 10AM-5PM (or 8PM in June/August). Medieval castle dating from 1554, about 30 km south. The current owner, Count Ahlefeldt, has added numerous features, including a maze, walk-among- the treetops and a veteran auto museum, toy museum, kitchen garden, and more, all in a scenic park. 175 DKK.  edit

• Hans Christian Andersen Museum, Bangs Boder 29, ☎ +45 65 51 46 01, [8]. Daily 10AM-4PM (or 6 PM in July-August). Part of the museum is located in the house where Andersen was supposedly born (though he would never confirm it). The collection is mainly documents from his life and times as well as period furniture. 55 DKK for entrance.  edit

• Hans Christian Andersen's Garden, Town Centre, behind Saint Knuds Kirke. A garden commemmorating H.C. Andersen. Large flower arrangements, a river & an ice cream shop make this park an ideal location for a picnic.  edit

• Odense Zoo, Sdr. Boulevard 306, ☎ +45 66 11 13 60 (odensezoo@odensezoo.dk), [9]. 10AM-4PM (or 6PM in summer). Children: 55 DKK, Adults: 110 DKK, Family: (2 adults, and 2 children) 300 DKK.  edit

• Saint Knuds Kirke, Klosterbakken 2 (Next to the Town Hall), ☎ +45 66 12 03 92, [10]. 9am-4pm. Cathedral 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. Free Entry..  edit

By plane

The local airport, Odense Airport, no longer engages in domestic or international passenger flights. However there are nearby airports in Århus, Billund, Esbjerg & Copenhagen. All of these airports are served by buses and/or trains which travel onwards to Odense.

• Århus Airport, take the airport shuttle-bus to the train station in the city centre where you may take a train to Odense. Trains depart roughly every 30 minutes during the day & every two hours after 1am.(Served by: Ryanair)

• Billund Airport, take the local bus to either Kolding or Vejle & then get a train from there to Odense. Trains depart roughly every 30 minutes during the day & every two hours after 1am. The total trip is roughly 90 minutes.(Served by: Ryanair)

• Copenhagen/Kastrup Airport take the train from the airport directly to Odense via Copenhagen City. This trip can take between 105 and 120 minutes. (Note: On trains leaving from Copenhagen Airport it is important that you clip your train ticket prior to boarding).

• Esbjerg airport take the local bus from the airport directly to the town centre where you can then take a train to Fredericia & then onwards to Odense. (Served by: Ryanair)

By train

DSB provides rail-links between Odense & many of Denmark's major towns & cities. The trains are of exceptional quality, offer very comfortable seating & have food + drinks served en-route. During peak times it might be advisable to book a seat. This is generally not required very early in the morning or late at night. Trains are quite regular & arrive generally on time. Ticket checks take place on every journey, thus it is vital that you are in possession of a valid ticket at all times. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the train.

Odense is...

• Roughly between 90 minutes & 2 hours from Copenhagen City. Trains depart 2-3 times an hour. (Average cost: 220dkk)
• Around 105 minutes from Århus.
• Between 80 and 110 minutes from Esbjerg in southern Jutland.
• About 45 minutes from Svendborg in the south of Funen
• Between 4 and 5 hours from Hamburg in Germany.

For further details on train schedules, destinations & other services visit, [2] .

By car

Odense is situated in the centre of the island Funen (da.Fyn), and although not technically correct, many Danes consider it to be the centre of Denmark. The main highway between east (Zealand) and west (Jutland) Denmark, the E20, runs trough the southern suburbs of the city. If you are driving from Germany, this highway branches of the highway from Germany (E45) right after the Kolding Ø exit. It is important to note that there is a toll for crossing the Great-Belt Bridge from Zealand to Funen, the cost is 200 DKK one-way.

By bus

The cream coloured buses from FynBus [3] travel to Odense from locations all over the island of Funen, Fredericia in Jutland, and Nykøbing on the island of Falster.

Regional buses arrive at & depart from the regional bus hub which can be found behind Odense Train Station on the north side of the railway. These are not to be confused with the local busses which depard from within the train station terminal on the south side of the railway. The Intra-city buses can be regognized from the regional buses by the length of the line number. Two-digit number lines are intra-city while 3-digit numbers are regional and inter-city.

By yacht

Odense City has been made accessible to yachts by the construction of a 7 km long canal from Odense Fjord to the old harbour. There are several marinas, however it is recommended that you make sure they have visitor berths before you arrive. You can also dock at marinas in Kerteminde. Then a connecting train or bus would link you to Odense.

By foot

Most of Odense's attractions, bars, restaurants & shopping areas are very easily accessibly on foot. All of the city's main hotels & hostels are located within the city centre or train station areas. As a general rule all of the major attractions are between 5 & 10 minutes of each other.

The exception to this is 'The Funen Village' (Den Fynske Landsby), which is about a 45 minute walk along the river. Similarly the zoo is on the same route & is roughly 30 minutes from the city centre.

Both of these attractions are sign-posted all the way along the river.

By taxi

Taxis are relatively abundant throughout the city, but they are quite pricey when compared to local buses. Areas which usually have a large amount of taxis waiting to pick up customers include, the taxi pick-up point at the trainstation, outside the Rosengård centre & at Fisktorvet.

On a Friday or Saturday night taxis can be found all over the city. You can hail a taxi on the street, or ask in a bar/restaurant for them to get one sent to come pick you up. It should be noted that taxis do cost more at night time.

By boat

For those interested in a more relaxed break, a river boat (Odense Åfart) can be taken from the bridge in Munke Mose Park (Nyvestergade) to the Zoo & to the forest next to 'The Funen Village'.

The journey, which takes around 30 minutes, is a very relaxing way of seeing Odense river, the Danish countryside & to just relax on a summers day. Sometimes live jazz bands occasionally play on-board during the summer months.

Row-Boats & Paddle-Boats can also be rented at the same location.

By bus

The buses from Odense Bytrafik are available all over Odense. All city buses cost 16 DKK regardless of the destination.

By train

The regional train from Odense to Svendborg has a few stops in the Odense area. For example there is a stop at the picturesque Fruens Bøge area which is relatively near to The Funen Village.

• Odense Pilsner & Odense Classic. (The locally brewed beer, available in shops & bars throughout the city.)

Budget

• China Box, Next to the Town Hall. 11am-10pm. Good quality take-away Chinese at affordable prices. Between 22 DKK & 35 DKK.  edit
• Emils Hot House, Next to the Town Hall. All-Day. Take-away burgers, pizza & hot dogs. Between 15 DKK & 45 DKK.  edit
• Happy Chicken, Next to the Town Hall. All-Day. Budget Chinese food. The quality is not quite as good as that in China Box. Between 20 DKK & 45 DKK.  edit
• Cafe du Nord, Near to the Town Hall. 9am-7pm.  edit

Mid-range

• Cuckoo's Nest Vestergade 73, +45 65915787. Stylish but relaxed cafe-bar in the front, with a courtyard restaurant in the back. Nacos, burgers, salads, fish, and tapas platters. Main dishes 70-200 DKK.

Splurge

• Den Gamle Kro (The Old Inn), Overgade 23, 5000 Odense C, ☎ +45 6612 1433 (dengamlekro@city-hotel-odense.dk, fax: +45 6617 8858), [16]. Historical inn built in 1863. French inspired and serves traditional Danish food.  edit

• Sortebro Kro, ☎ 66132826 1433 (sortebro_kro@mail.tele.dk), [17]. 18th century Inn near Den Fynske Landsby (Old Funen Village) Sejerskovej 20. Danish cuisine.  edit

Bars in Odense have opening hours which tend to vary greatly. For example some bars close everyday at around midnight, while others stay open until 5AM or even later.

• Albani, Tværgade 2, ☎ +45 65 48 75 00 (contact@royalunibrew.com), [18]. A local beer, primarily Odense Pilsner and Odense Classic. The brewery was founded in 1859.  edit
• Odense Casino, Claus Bergs Gade 7 (Inside the Radisson Hotel), ☎ +45 6614 7800 (info@casinoodense.dk), [19]. 7pm-4am. American Roulette, Black Jack,Texas Hold Em Poker, TouchBet Roulette Terminals, Slot Machines, Viking Stud Poker 60 DKK entrance fee.  edit
• Ryan´s of Odense, Fisketorvet 12, ☎ +45 65 91 53 00. hours. The only Irish-Pub on the island of Funen, Ryan's is an authentic traditional Irish Pub, stocked with Irish drinks & staffed by Irish barmen. Live music every Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 11pm.  edit
• The Australian Bar (A-Bar), Brandts Passage. The A-Bar is popular with students & young people due to its low prices. It is particularly popular with exchange students. Note: ID is required at the door. Door: 45 DKK, Drinks: Relatively Cheap..  edit
• Carlsens Kvarter, Hunderupvej 19, 5000 Odense C, ☎ +0045 63110110, [20]. A traditional Danish pub, with a cozy Danish athmosphere. Close to Munke Mose & the Teknisk Skole.  edit
• Froggys Café, Froggys Café, Vestergade 68, 5000 Odense C, ☎ +4565907447 (froggys@froggyscafe.dk), [21].  edit
• Boogies, Nørregade (Near to Ryan's Irish Pub). Popular with young people & students, open most weekday nights. During the summer there is an open air court with its own bar.>  edit
• Birdies.  edit