Odense Area Information
As the old city of Hans Christian Andersen, Odense is a fairytale adventure for all tourists.
The city of Odense is the third largest city in Denmark and one of the oldest cities of Denmark and had its 1000th anniversary in 1988. To celebrate this, a forest named "the Thousand Year Forest" (Danish: Tusindårsskoven) was cultivated. The shrine of Saint Canute (Danish: Sankt Knud / Knud den Hellige) in Saint Canute's Cathedral held great attraction for pilgrims throughout the Middle Ages.
In the 16th century the town was the meeting-place of several parliaments, and down to 1805 it was the seat of the provincial assembly of Funen.
Odense's most famous landmark was Odinstårnet (The Odin Tower) constructed in 1935, as the second-tallest tower in Europe, only surpassed by the Eiffel Tower. Odinstårnet was blown up by a Danish Nazi group in 1944 and has never been rebuilt. However, a miniature model of it now stands in the residential area Odinsparken in the area where the original tower was.
Until the beginning of the Danish industrial revolution, Odense was also the 2nd largest city in modern Denmark, but has in recent times been overtaken by Aarhus.
Odense Tourist Sights
Odense has so many sights and attractions. Here are the ones you must not miss while visiting Odense.
The Hans Christian Andersen Museum
Visit the museum in the old city precinct and learn all about the fantastic life of the writer. The exhibitions give an indepth impression of Hans Christian Andersen as a person as well as the world he lived in from 1805 to 1875.
Odense Zoo
The Cosiest Zoo in Denmarkand a five-star experience. Get close to some of the most fascinating animals in the world. Enjoy a green oasis in the middle Odense with beautiful scenery and wings of song through the treetops – not to mention wide open spaces for your amusement.
The Funen Village
In the Funen open-air museum - with rural structures from the 18th and 19th century - a complete village environment has been recreated, with half-timbered buildings, fences and farm animals, village pond and village street. The entire village is surrounded by cultivated land.
Brandts
Kunsthallen Brandts moved into an old textile mill in 1987. In its four large galleries, Kunsthallen shows changing exhibitions - mainly contemporary Danish and international art. The programme includes thematic shows, sensory shows for children, and dialogue shows of artists and their sources of inspiration.
Carl Nielsen Museum
The museum gives a detailed, chronologically constructed picture of the life and work of the composer Carl Nielsen, and of his wife, the sculptress Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen.
Funen Hotels
BEST WESTERN Nyborg Strand
Only 35 km from Odense you will find The Best Western Nyborg Strand, situated directly at the water's edge. In addition to beautiful scenery, the historical town centre of Nyborg is within walking distance of the hotel.Each well-appointed room offers either a beautiful view of the sea or of the hotel's park which features a Petanque court.
Guests of the Best Western Nyborg Strand can dine at the onsite eatery, Restaurant Panorama, as well as enjoy billiards and cocktails at the Stjernebar. This property also features an indoor swimming pool, steam room, solarium, playground and tennis courts.
BEST WESTERN Hotel Knudsens Gaard Odense
Cozy, half-timbered hotel that offers modern convenience while situated in the idyllic countryside. Located just minutes away from the city centre as well as a variety of local businesses. Guests will appreciate the hotel's proximity to the E20, the Odense Zoo, Egeskov Castle and Hans Christian Andersen House and Museum. Each well-appointed room at the BEST WESTERN Knudsen Gaard features a hairdryer and cable satellite television. Additional hotel amenities include guest laundry, an onsite restaurant and cocktail lounge as well as conference and banquet facilities.
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The BEST WESTERN Hotel Odense is a friendly 4 Star hotel in the quiet suburb of Odense. We are situated conveniently close to Odense Congress Center, Stadium Arena Fyn, The University of Southern Denmark, Rosengaardscentret - one of the largest shopping centers in Denmark and the Highway E20. The City Center of Odense is only ten minutes away by car.
All our rooms are large and comfortably furnished with working desk, arm chairs, iron/ironing board, coffee maker, flat screen television, free wireless Internet access and ensuite bathroom with hairdryer. In the roomy suites there is additionally an extra flat screen television in the bedroom and a mini-bar.
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