Odense Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
main city of the island of Funen, Denmark
About Odense
Odense is roughly in the centre ofFunen, which lies between the larger Zealand island and the Jutland peninsula. The first recorded reference to the city dates back to 988 AD in a letter from the German Kaiser Otto III. Some recent archaeological findings have indicated that a settlement has in fact been around since the Viking period. At that time, however, Odense was just the small centre of the Odin cult. In 1100, the first monastery, Saint Knud's was established by English Benedictine monks. Until the middle of the 17th century, Odense enjoyed the position as a main trading-centre for the people from the surrounding areas. Local produce & livestock were exported from the city. However, a war with Sweden in the 1600s weakened the city's economy. This economic downturn continued until 18
Top Attractions in Odense
Explore the best things to see and do in Odense:
- ★Brandts Klædefabrik
- ★Danish Railway Museum
- ★Galleri Galschiot
- ★Hans Christian Andersen Museum
- ★Hans Christian Andersen's Garden
- ★Hans Christian Andersen's House
- ★Nonnebakken
- ★Odense Aafart
Where to Eat in Odense
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe du Nord
- 🍴Cuckoo's Nest
- 🍴Den Gamle Kro
- 🍴Emils Hot House
- 🍴Happy Chicken
- 🍴Restaurant Carlslund
Where to Stay in Odense
- 🏨Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨City Hotel
- 🏨Comwell H.C. Andersen Hotel
- 🏨Danhostel Odense City
- 🏨First Grand Hotel
- 🏨Gl. Avernæs
Odense Travel Guide Sections
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