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Odense, Denmark

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.

Type CityPopulation 187,558

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.

Restaurants & places to go

Små Stjernestunder
Coffee Shop, Cafe · With babies · smaa-stjernestunder.dk
Indoor
Café Teria
Fast Food · Cafe in Fyns Bingo Bankocenter Opening hours: "at Banko events" · fynsbbc.dk
Indoor
Lambda - LGBTQ+ på Fyn
Cafe · The organization and bar for LGBTQ+ in Odense. Opening hours: Th 18:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 20:00-02:00 · lambda.dk
Indoor
McDonald's
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
Indoor
Bronx
Cafe · Bronx is a social house run by volunteers, where you can play, drink a coffé, do or attain a workshop, sew on a sewing maschine, eat commnial dinner,… · bronx5200.dk
Indoor
Madklubben Odense
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-01:00 · madklubben.dk
Indoor
Mi Khin Thai Take Away Odense
Thai, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · mitakeaway.dk
Indoor
Pincho Nation Odensen
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
Indoor

292 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.
Indoor
Vøjstrup Glider Field 20 km to the centre
Broby, 82, DK
Outdoor
Endelave Airfield 42 km to the centre
Endelave, 82, DK
Outdoor
Sydfyn (Tasinge) Airfield 43 km to the centre
Svendborg, 83, DK
Outdoor
Gørlev Airfield 54 km to the centre
Gørlev, 85, DK
Outdoor
Korsør Airfield 54 km to the centre
Vemmelev, 85, DK
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 1 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Odense, Denmark
Odense, Denmark
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page

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

DSB
National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Air Charter Service
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
ExecuJet
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Flexjet
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Global Jet
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Jet Aviation
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.