Odense
Denmark · Region SyddanmarkDK
City in Southern Denmark, Denmark
Odense is the third largest city in Denmark and the largest city on the island of Funen. As of 1 January 2025, the city proper had a population of 185,480 while Odense Municipality had a population of 210,803, 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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 185,480
- Coordinates
- 55.396, 10.388
- Timezone
- Europe/Copenhagen
- Elevation
- 13 m
Overview of Odense
Odense — a mid-sized city in Region Syddanmark, Denmark — is worth a place on your map. About 185,480 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are nature, culture and adventure. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Odense
Nature in Odense
(20)Odense's nature entries include Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. Everything listed here comes from what Odense is actually tagged with. Altogether 20 options are tagged here.
Culture in Odense
(17)Culture in Odense covers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. The category holds 17 entries in our dataset. The list follows Odense's own activity tags.
Adventure in Odense
(9)For adventure, expect Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Boat Rides and Climbing. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Odense.
Nightlife in Odense
(9)Nightlife in Odense covers Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Odense.
Sports in Odense
(8)On the sports side, Odense offers Biking, Golf, Horse Trails, Running and Skateboard. Everything listed here comes from what Odense is actually tagged with. Altogether 8 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Odense
(8)Our data lists Canoeing, Diving, Paddle, Rafting and Sailboats as water sports options here. Counting everything, 8 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Odense.
Family in Odense
(4)Under family, Odense is tagged with Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Odense's own activity tags.
Shopping in Odense
(2)Under shopping, Odense is tagged with Food and Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Odense's own activity tags.
Wellness in Odense
(1)Odense records Farms under wellness. All of it is drawn from Odense's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Odense
(2)On the other activities side, Odense offers Fishing and Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Odense is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Odense
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Odense stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Odense, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Europe/Copenhagen.
Similar destinations
Places near Odense that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Odense known for?
- Odense, in Region Syddanmark, Denmark, is best known for nature, culture and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 185,480 residents.
- What can you do in Odense?
- Recorded activities in Odense include Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Odense?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Odense stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Odense located?
- Odense is located in Region Syddanmark, Denmark. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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