Region of Southern Denmark district, Denmark

Places to visit near Odense

Odense is a city in Region of Southern Denmark district, Denmark, home to about 145,931 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 19 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 16 museums and 6 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Saint Canute's Cathedral (1 km), H. C. Andersens Barndomshjem (1 km) and Gråbrødre Kloster (1 km).

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Odense, Denmark
Odense, Region of Southern Denmark district, Denmark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Odense at a glance

Location
Region of Southern Denmark district, Denmark
Population
about 145,931
Coordinates
55.3959° N, 10.3883° E
Places within 50 km
73 (53 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Odense

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Odense: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Odense, by type

Forts & heritage near Odense

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Odense. The closest is Gråbrødre Kloster (1 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Gråbrødre Kloster · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~0 km · Must-see
  • Nonnebakken · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Odinstårnet (model) · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Bramstrup · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Ulriksholm · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Dallund Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~15 km · Must-see

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Churches near Odense

42 churches within 100 km of Odense. The closest is Saint Canute's Cathedral (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Odense

22 museums within 100 km of Odense. The closest is H. C. Andersens Barndomshjem (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Odense

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Odense. The closest is Nyborg Slot (34 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Nyborg Slot · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Korshavn · beach · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Knudshoved Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Sprogø Fyr · beach · Region Zealand · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Bågø Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Helnæs Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~49 km · Must-see

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Odense

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Odense. The closest is Æbelø (37 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Æbelø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Torø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Årø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Thurø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Drejø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Hjortø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~60 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Odense

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Odense. The closest is Frøbjerg Bavnehøj (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Frøbjerg Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Sønderby Klint · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Dyret · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Skamlingsbanken · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Elvig Høj · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Blakshøj · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~73 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Odense

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Odense
  2. 1 km Saint Canute's Cathedral · church, Region of Southern Denmark
  3. 1 km Nonnebakken · heritage site, Region of Southern Denmark
  4. 1 km H. C. Andersens Barndomshjem · museum, Region of Southern Denmark
  5. 1 km Gråbrødre Kloster · heritage site, Region of Southern Denmark
  6. 1 km Møntnergaarden · museum, Region of Southern Denmark
  7. 1 km Back to Odense

Plan a longer trip from Odense — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Odense

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How to reach Odense

    All places near Odense by distance

    Within 15 km of Odense

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Frøbjerg Bavnehøj · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Ringe Museum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Ringe Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Erholm · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Hverringe · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Harridslevgaard Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Egeskov Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Manheim · attraction · Region of Southern Denmark · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Arreskov · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Nyborg Slot · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Bogense Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Holckenhavn · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Brahetrolleborg Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Vor Frue Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Korshavn · beach · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Æbelø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Løgismose · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Svanninge Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Knudshoved Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Kaleko Mølle · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Vestfyns Kunstmuseum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Assens Miniby · attraction · Region of Southern Denmark · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Vor Frue Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Toldbodhus · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Vesterport · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Faaborg Museum for Fynsk Malerkunst · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Øhavsmuseet · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Sønderby Klint · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Wedellsborg · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Torø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Nielstrup · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Sprogø Fyr · beach · Region Zealand · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Bågø Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Helnæs Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Naturama · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Danish Welfare Museum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~49 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Svendborgpigen · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Vesborg Fyr · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Årø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Østerstrand · beach · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Middelfart Museum · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Nicolai Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Thurø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~54 km · Must-see
    • CLAY Keramikmuseum Danmark · museum · Region of Southern Denmark · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Den Tapre Landsoldat · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Valdemars Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Hou Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Hindsgavl Slot · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Steensgaard · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Stagsevold · fort · Central Denmark Region · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Drejø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Flovt Strand · beach · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Reersø Kirke · church · Region Zealand · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Hjortø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Skjoldnæs Fyr · attraction · Region of Southern Denmark · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Kalundborg Fjord · beach · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Dyret · viewpoint · Central Denmark Region · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Taksensand Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Søby Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Skamlingsbanken · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Lerchenborg · fort · Region Zealand · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Elvig Høj · viewpoint · Region of Southern Denmark · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Tranekær Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Søbygård · fort · Region of Southern Denmark · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Kolding Fjord · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Universe · park · Region of Southern Denmark · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Rudkøbing Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Horsens Fjord · beach · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Trelleborg · fort · Region Zealand · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Nordborg Fyr · beach · Region of Southern Denmark · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Ærø · river spot · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Samsø · river spot · Central Denmark Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Langeland · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Strynø Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Strynø · river spot · Region of Southern Denmark · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Ærøskøbing Kirke · church · Region of Southern Denmark · ~71 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Odense by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1943Gråbrødre Kloster (1 km)
    Churches1742Saint Canute's Cathedral (1 km)
    Museums1622H. C. Andersens Barndomshjem (1 km)
    Beaches & coast622Nyborg Slot (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves213Æbelø (37 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints210Frøbjerg Bavnehøj (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Cultural Botanical Garden (3 km)
    Other attractions56Oceania (1 km)
    Parks45Eventyrhaven (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Haderslev Dam (78 km)
    Treks01Pilbrodalen (96 km)

    Odense: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Odense?

    Saint Canute's Cathedral (church, about 1 km), H. C. Andersens Barndomshjem (museum, about 1 km), Gråbrødre Kloster (heritage site, about 1 km), Møntnergaarden (museum, about 1 km), Nonnebakken (heritage site, about 1 km), The Danish Railway Museum (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Odense?

    73 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 16 museums, 6 beaches & coast, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Odense?

    Gråbrødre Kloster, about 1 km by road; Odense Adelige Jomfrukloster (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Odense?

    Saint Canute's Cathedral, about 1 km by road; St. Alban's Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Odense?

    H. C. Andersens Barndomshjem, about 1 km by road; Brandts 13 (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Odense?

    Start in Odense, visit Saint Canute's Cathedral, then Nonnebakken, then H. C. Andersens Barndomshjem, then Gråbrødre Kloster, then Møntnergaarden, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Odense?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Odense

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Odense’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Odense on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.