Visit Scandinavia

Scandinavian Local Time: 7:22PM Weather Go Currency Converter Go Go

Destinations & Attractions

»

City Breaks in Funen

Browse by 'Destination' or 'Category' or a combination of both to refine your search

Funen

Fyn, called "Denmark's garden" by the famous writer of fairytales and Odense born Hans Christian Andersen. The Funen countryside and its towns and villages paint a harmonious picture. The many living fences unite forests and fields in a picturesque landscape, and small village idylls with their ponds, thatched, half-timbered houses, hollyhocks and old orchards are still everyday sights. At Funen a number of impressive architectural structures can also be found, including Nyborg Slot, the oldest castle in Denmark, and Egeskov Castle (Egeskov Slot), an ocean-based castle that many call the most beautiful castle in northern Europe .

A bargain ticket for sightseeing in Odense is to get the Odense Adventure Pass This ticket enables you to enter major sightseeing spots and access public transport within the city for free. Tickets can be purchased at the Odense tourist board.


City Breaks in Funen


Explore the secrets of Odense

Follow the footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen and visit Odense, one of Denmark’s oldest cities. Visit the fairytale writer’s home, his commemorated museum or simply stroll through town in the spirit of H.C Andersen. Catch a train from Copenhagen to Odense

For a guided tour, contact Odense Tourist Bureau

Tel: +45 66 12 75 20

Email: otb@odenseturist.dk

Website: www.visitodense.com


Odense

Odense is the largest city in Funen, renowned for being Andersen's hometown. The third major city in the country. Its name originated from the All-Father of Norse mythology, Odin. According to legend, the morning after Odin built his castle in the central region of Funen, his wife, the goddess Frigga, awoke early and looked out the window, seeing a beautiful sea of fields and forests in the light of the morning sun. Having seen such a beautiful sight, Frigga shouted "Odin, look! (Odin, se!)," and this became the name of the city. There is plenty so see in Odense, so do not miss this city break, it take around 1 ½ from Copenhagen by train.

Website: www.visitodense.com

Principal Partner

Funen, Denmark

Newsletter Signup

Go