Why go
- City in Denmark.
- Served by Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport (ODE).
History
Odense is the third largest city in Denmark and the largest city on the island of Funen. As of 1 January 2026, the city proper had a population of 187,558 while Odense Municipality had a population of 213,168, making it the fourth largest municipality in Denmark. Eurostat and OECD have used a definition for the Metropolitan area of Odense, which includes all municipalities in the Province of Funen, with a total population of 504,066 as of 1 July 2022.
Where to stay
Sankt Jørgens Gade 119, st, 5000 Odense, Denmark · lotusbbandspa-odense.dk
Absalonsgade 14, 5000 Odense, Denmark · pias-bb.dk
Vindegade 73B, 5000 Odense, Denmark · odensecitybb.dk
Billesgade 9, 5000 Odense, Denmark · billesgade.dk
Kirkegårds Allé 17, 21, 5000 Odense, Denmark · villaa.dk
Juelsgade 32, 5000 Odense, Denmark · booking.com
Åsum Bygade 18C, 5240 Odense, Denmark · avalonbnb.dk
Overgade 23, 5000 Odense, Denmark · dengamlekro.dk
Odeons Kvarter 11, 5000 Odense, Denmark · hotelodeon.dk
Claus Bergs Gade 7, 5000 Odense, Denmark · comwell.com
Odensevej 102, 5260 Odense, Denmark · dcu.dk
Lumbyvej 68, 5000 Odense, Denmark · engholmbb.dk
Jernbanegade 18, 5000 Odense, Denmark · firsthotels.dk
Hans Mules Gade 5, 5000 Odense, Denmark · cityhotelnattergalen.dk
Hvidkærvej 25, 5250 Odense, Denmark · scandichotels.com
Ørbækvej 350, 5220 Odense, Denmark · hotelodense.dk
Faaborgvej 128, 5250 Odense, Denmark · casakoster.traveleto.com
Østre Stationsvej 24, 5000 Odense, Denmark · millinghotels.dk
Kragsbjergvej 121, 5230 Odense, Denmark · kragsbjerggaard.com
Østre Stationsvej 32, 5000 Odense, Denmark · millinghotels.dk
Vindegade 45, 5000 Odense, Denmark · millinghotels.dk
Østre Stationsvej 7, 9, 5000 Odense, Denmark · cabinn.com
Hans Tausens Gade 11, 5000 Odense, Denmark · millinghotels.dk
Kongensgade 67, 5000 Odense, Denmark · hotelfyrtojet.dk
Glisholmvej 9, 5260 Odense, Denmark · aidenhotels.com
Rødegårdsvej 27, 5000 Odense, Denmark
Fredensgade 33, 5000 Odense, Denmark
Thorsgade 31, 5000 Odense, Denmark
Skibhusvej 152, 5000 Odense, Denmark
Mageløs 12, 5000 Odense, Denmark
Indoor
Indoor
Kochsgade 35A, 5000 Odense, Denmark
Grønløkken 3, 5000 Odense, Denmark
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · With babies · smaa-stjernestunder.dk
Fast Food · Cafe in Fyns Bingo Bankocenter Opening hours: "at Banko events" · fynsbbc.dk
Cafe · The organization and bar for LGBTQ+ in Odense. Opening hours: Th 18:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 20:00-02:00 · lambda.dk
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 08:00-02:00; Tu-We 08:00-03:00; Th-Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 00:00-02:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · mcdonalds.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-01:00 · madklubben.dk
Thai, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · mitakeaway.dk
Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 16:00-22:00; Fr 15:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · pinchonation.dk
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 15:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options · pinsame-overgade.dk
Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 16:30-21:30; Fr 16:30-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00 · odense.book.bones.dk
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · dallevalle.dk
Swedish, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-19:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · ikea.com
Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-15:00 · cafesoelle.dk
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 17:00-22:00 · fratelli.dk
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:30 Features: vegan options · kings-odense.dk
Vietnamese, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-We 12:00-19:00; Th 12:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su,Mo off Features: vegan options · mocchay.dk
Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: 16:00-22:00 · asiantaste.dk
Danish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-16:00 · boulevardkroen.dk
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-24:00; Su-Mo off Features: outdoor seating · brasseriebordeaux.dk
Indian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 16:00-21:00; Su 16:00-20:30 Features: takeaway · classicindian.dk
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: 16:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · classicmexican.dk
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00 · donerlab.dk
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:00-23:00, Th 11:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 09:00-03:00, Su 09:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · eydes.dk
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-23:00 · hongkonghouse.dk
SmøRrebrøD, Regional, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-15:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-15:30,18:00-21:30; Mo off Features: vegetarian options · restauranthos.dk
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:30+ "until late" · kokogvin.dk
Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 14:00-21:00;Fr-Sa 14:00-22:00 · labeirut.dk
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:00-21:30; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · mammas.dk
Oriental, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-24:00 · orientalbarbecue.dk
Gourmet, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 17:30-23:00 · restaurant-madeleine.dk
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 16:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00 · sittakoreanbbq.dk
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · rosengaardcentret.dk
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · gyrosheroes.dk
Shawarma, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · shawarma-huset.dk
Turkish, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 15:00-20:00; Su 16:00-20:00 · starlings.dk
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-10:00, 17:00-21:30; Sa 07:00-10:30, 17:00-21:30; Su 07:00-10:30 · restaurant-fionie.dk
Pie, Cafe · Features: vegetarian options · thepieproject.dk
Pita, Fast Food · Pita fast food · odense.yazzys.dk
Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
Arab, Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00
Bagel, Fast Food · Bagel fast food · bagelboden.dk
African, Restaurant · African restaurant · skov-bakken.dk
Tea, Cafe · Features: step-free access
Seafood, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
Ramen, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
354 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport (ODE) 11 km to the centre
Odense, 83, DK — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
Vøjstrup Glider Field 20 km to the centre
Broby, 82, DK
Endelave Airfield 42 km to the centre
Endelave, 82, DK
Sydfyn (Tasinge) Airfield 43 km to the centre
Svendborg, 83, DK
Gørlev Airfield 54 km to the centre
Gørlev, 85, DK
Korsør Airfield 54 km to the centre
Vemmelev, 85, DK
Getting there by ferry
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 1 km from the centre
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport (ODE); 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Odense, Denmark. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.