Guide Service in Odense

Few cities have undergone such drastic changes as Odense has since the beginning of the 00’s. A brand new city centre, new bridges, a transformed harbour and lots of new neighbourhoods and a tram system to tie it all together.

It has all been based on a long-term strategy with the aim of transforming the city from a sad provincial hick town into a modern city. 

On this guided tour all the major urban development projects will be tied together – and along the way we will both walk and ride the tram.

We can enjoy lunch or dinner along the way at one of Odense's most classic restaurants if we add an hour. This must be mentioned when making the booking.

Exciting city walk in Odense with historical and modern features.

As we walk through the streets and alleys of Odense I will tell an exciting story about the city's past and its sights. Vikings, kings and many other stories and adventures!

Odense was once one of Denmark's most important medieval cities. Traces of this heyday still exist and the latest excavations in the city give us answers to many questions.

Modern Odense has very few traces from the Middle Ages, but one of the most important is Odense Cathedral! On my tour you will hear about the city's historical development, industrialization and the modern times.

My narrative includes the history of the city, Hans Christian Andersen as well as giving some insight into modern Odense.

Guided walk through downtown Odense.

The tour will give you facts about the early history of the city, some 19th century landmarks, and examples of how the city is developing into a modern metropolis.

I will show you the following locations:

• Overgade/Nedergade

• Eventyrhaven – the Fairytale Garden

• Cathedral

• City Hall

• Fisketorvet/the Fish Market

• The cobblestone streets of Hans Christian Andersen's childhood neighborhood.

Short walk, but good mobility required.

Going for a walk in Odense offers many experiences at all levels. Both figuratively and literally. Book this city walk and see the many peculiar little details in Odense in addition to hearing the interesting stories and historic details.

There are lots to explore in Odense. For instance details on facades of houses or subtle details you only spot with a trained eye. Street names also provide hints to the history of Odense.

On this guided tour you will hear the stories and get to know our town in a way many locals don't even know it.

Brandt's Woolen Mill formerly a well renowned company in the centre of Odense.

The Brandt family took over a small dying company in 1796. The dying company was lead by Christian Brandt followed by his son and finally his grandson. It was the grandson Søren Christian Brandt who founded the woolen mill in 1869 which was a successful business until it closed down in 1977.

This city walk in the very heart of Odense will give you the history of the Brandt's company from 1796 until present days where the former woolen mill has been transformed into artmuseums, cafes, cinema and tempting specialist shops. It is a lively part in the heart of the modern Odense with exhibitions, open air music and a friendly atmosphere.

With a your tour guide you can still experience the intense and busy working atmosphere from the 1800s and 1900s and learn about the industrialisation in Denmark which involved child labor. Today you see lots of traces from the former woolen mill. Your guide will point them out to you.

On this historical walking tour, we'll trace the footsteps of bygone events and uncover the concealed secrets that have shaped Odense's narrative during World War II. Delving into the city's past, we'll encounter the dramatic events that have etched their presence, and listen to remarkable tales of resistance, unity, and the war, as perceived by the occupying forces.

Yet, Odense's wartime history isn't solely shrouded in darkness and strife. We'll also immerse ourselves in the enchanting melodies that forged bonds of resistance and optimism among people. Along the way, we'll encounter preserved remnants of the past, serving as poignant reminders of challenging times, as well as testaments to the resilience and fortitude of Odense's inhabitants.

Join us for an unforgettable historical walking tour, exploring one of the most captivating cities of World War II in Denmark.

In the Middle Ages, the many monasteries in Odense were a source of knowledge, medicine, and salvation. It was an economic giant that erected the majestic buildings that, in some places, still tower over the beautiful city center.

The monasteries connected the city with God, the king, and the pope, making Odense an international and royal city in the early Middle Ages.

Thus, Odense is part of a history that international bestselling authors have successfully conveyed. Umberto Eco and Jan Guillou are just a few of the names that have immortalized the history of nuns, monks, and monasteries.

And in all modesty, I will bring you into the fantastic tale of Odense's six medieval monasteries. Join me on a journey back to the Middle Ages, a journey that covers everything from Odense Castle to the bishop's current private residence.