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Day trip from Copenhagen
Odense
Hans Christian Andersen's hometown
Around 1 hour 15 minutes by train
Why visit
Visit the H.C. Andersen House museum and stroll the old quarter where the storyteller grew up, in Denmark's third-largest city.
Top things to see
- H.C. Andersen House
- Old town lanes
- Odense Cathedral
Suggested one-day plan
Morning
Travel from Copenhagen to Odense and start with H.C. Andersen House.
Midday
Stop for lunch in Odense; smørrebrød or a local café are easy choices.
Afternoon
Visit Old town lanes and Odense Cathedral, depending on opening times.
Evening
Return to Copenhagen; check the last train or bus before setting out.
Getting there from Copenhagen
Frequent InterCity trains run from Copenhagen Central to Odense; the centre is walkable from the station.
Recommended time needed
A full day.
Good to know
- Book the museum in advance at busy times.
- Trains cross the Great Belt Bridge — a scenic ride.