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- Odense
Odense
Located on the island of Funen, 60 miles (96km) west of
Copenhagen, Odense is Denmark's third largest city and a vibrant
centre of commerce and nightlife. A busy harbour city, the quaint
streets of the Old Town offer interesting shops, cafes and
restaurants that buzz with activity.
Odense has a long history going back thousands of years, and
archaeological finds date back to the Viking era. The city is
thought to be a centre of the Odin cult due to its name, which
means Odin's Shrine.
The real claim to fame of Odense, and the main attraction for
thousands of tourists each year is that the city was the birthplace
of famed storyteller Hans Christian Andersen. The residents of
Odense are so proud of their native son that at times it seems hard
to find a shop, restaurant or monument dedicated to anyone else!
Visitors to Odense can visit the Hans Christian Andersen Museum,
which is based in the house he was born in.
There are many other things to see and do in Odense not related
to The Little Mermaid or The Ugly Duckling, however. The town has
several beautiful castles and cathedrals, and museums dedicated to
Danish history and classical composer Carl Nielsen, who was also
from Odense. The music and nightlife in the city is among the best
in Denmark, with symphonies, theatre, live music and a non-stop
parade of outdoor festivities in the idyllic summer months. There
is always something happening, and visitors to the city will never
be at a loss for things to do in Odense.
Information & Facts
Language
Danish is the official language, but English is
understood and widely used.
Money
Danish currency is the Krone (DKK), made up of 100 ore. ATMs are
liberally sprinkled throughout the country, and all major credit
cards are widely accepted, expecially Visa. Travellers cheques are
welcome at banks and hotels. Most banks are not open at weekends,
however Copenhagen has several bureaux de change which stay open
late at night, seven days a week.
Time
GMT +1 (GMT +2 from last Sunday in March to the last Sunday
in October).