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Known as the Garden of Denmark, Funen, Fyn sometimes called, has some of the most picturesque castles and historic mansions in the country, located in old parks and gardens. The city of Odense is famous as the birthplace of the great fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875). Odense has a festival every July and August to celebrate the life and work of Andersen. Tourists can visit the Hans Christian Andersen Museum and his childhood home.

The castles and churches are the main attraction of Funen. Egeskoy Castle is an outstanding example of Renaissance architecture and is surrounded by a moat, which gives it a fairy tale atmosphere. Other castles in the area include Nyborg and Valdemar, which houses a naval museum. Other museums include a railway museum and Funen Village, an important cultural center. Odense is also Brandts Klaedefabrik, another major cultural center. The newest attraction is Naturama Funen, opened in 2005, in which there are three floors of multimedia exhibits on natural history. There are also many beaches, especially the southern islands as Langeland, Tasinge and Aero.

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The small peninsula of Denmark stands in northern Germany. Next to the mainland peninsula, there are several islands that also belong to Denmark, including the Fiona, which is located in the city that gives name to this article: Odense. To reach this city it’ll take a flight to Copenhagen, capital of the country, and then move to our destination.

Odense is the third largest city in Denmark and barely reaches 185 000 people. This city has more than 1000 years and has become one of the main shopping centers in Denmark. But for the inhabitants of this city, the biggest attraction of it is that she was born the famous writer Hans Christian Andersen.

Christian Andersen was an accomplished writer in the European environment and children’s storybooks made, chronicles of trips and even operas. If you’re a fan of your work or you are very interested to know more about this author, Odense is a great destination for you. However, if you’ve never heard his name or if you do not ineresa including Andersen’s life, then you Odense not be a good destination.

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Wild and hot
Odense is despite its size, clarity and very green. The stream winds its way through the cityscape and produces a floating band for the parks at Monks Moor, HC Andersen Park. Stream flowing past the Odense Zoo, where wild and warm year round. Take a walk in the pleasant garden, climb aboard one of Aafart both and enjoy the trip down the River Odense – with or without a jazz band on board.

Andersen and Nielsen
Two very common Danish names, and yet not. With forenames Hans Christian and Carl have each put Odense on the world map.
The town has two museums for the poet. Here you come close to H.C. Andersen’s life and works are still read throughout the world.
The music was Carl Nielsen’s language and he understood, among other things to put music to the Funen spring. Read the rest of this entry »

In the center of Odense (Denmark) and very near the former home of Hans Christian Andersen, is the Den gamle Kro restaurant.

We discovered by accident one rainy night and blizzards, the kind that feel like being at home, next to the stove. But if you stay at a bed & breakfast alternatives are out and dinner snacks. And fortunately we decided to leave.

The Den gamle Kro is Nedergade (street Neder) and is one of the oldest buildings in Odense, with more than 300 years behind them.

When we entered the restaurant we were impressed: this is a really friendly site. The decor is a bit mixed but very well integrated with the different spaces that are part of the premises. The lighting, the details of presentation … Everything you need to create a charming atmosphere.