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Old precinct of Odense, Funen, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Old precinct of Odense, Funen, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Why visit Odense

Pronounced o-thn-se (or ohn-se if you're local), Funen's millennium-old hub is Denmark's third-biggest city, a buzzing place undergoing a very major revamp. The birthplace of fairy-tale writer extraordinaire Hans Christian Andersen, there’s a profusion of Andersen-related attractions, including museums, a children's centre and sculptures interpreting his most famous stories. Even the lights at pedestrian crossings feature Andersen in silhouette.

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The hometown of Hans Christian Andersen loves celebrating its famous son – and offers many other appealing experiences, too.

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Just 75 minutes from Copenhagen lies charming and historic Odense. Here are just some of the ways you can discover this idyllic town in 2020.

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