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Experiences on Funen 2025

On Funen you will find wonderful experiences for both children and adults - whether it is a trip to the zoo, the Funen cultural life or a good hike that you are looking for.

In this guide, we have gathered the best recommendations and tips for memorable experiences on Funen.

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Main attraction for children

Take a trip to Odense Zoo

Odense Zoo is high on the list of the biggest attractions in Denmark. When you visit Odense Zoo, it is possible to get up close to a number of the animals, but it is also possible to observe the impressive animals from the treetops. In Odense Zoo, suspension bridges have been built at a height of 6-10 meters, so you can experience the park's animals from a completely new angle.
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The main attraction for the capital of Funen

Visit HC Andersen's House

In the middle of Odense lies a small yellow house – Hans Christian Andersen’s childhood home. Today the house is a museum where you can experience the famous poet’s birthplace. During the summer of 2021, a new Hans Christian Andersen’s house will open, consisting of both architecturally beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces.
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Free experience

Find His Cave Hand

Go on a troll hunt in Odense. Artist Thomas Dambo has created trolls from recycled wood, which are placed all over Denmark – Troll Hans Hulehånd lives in the middle of Funen's capital Odense. You can find a map of the trolls right here.
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Attraction for the whole family

Gorilla Park Svendborg

At Gorilla Park in Svendborg, the whole family is guaranteed to have a blast! A visit to the park is an obvious opportunity to test your limits while having an active experience together. The climbing park has 8 different courses, which vary in height and difficulty, so there is something for everyone, regardless of age and courage.
Main attraction for the adventurous

Experience the Little Belt Bridge from above

At Bridgewalking Lillebælt you can feel the adrenaline and enjoy the spectacular view from the top of the Lillebælt Bridge while moving around at a height of 60 meters. The trip up to the heights takes place with a guide, who along the way tells about the bridge and the history of the area, and ensures that safety is top notch.
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Main attraction for children and childish souls

Explore Solbo Labyrinth

Explore Solbo Labyrinth, where you can use various quizzes to find your way to the center of the labyrinth. There are many different quizzes associated with the labyrinth, so you can explore the cornfield several times. Grab your family, pack a good lunch and let loose in SolBo Labyrinth.
Hiking route with the possibility of accommodation

Lace up your hiking boots to Øhavsstien

The hiking route Øhavsstien is a full 36 km long – but can be divided if you don’t have the strength for the long hike. Experience the beautiful nature and historical monuments that can be found on the route, and stay overnight in one of the shelters set up. The path is for hikers, and is therefore marked with marking posts. Read more about the route and see a map of it below.
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Castle visits and nature experience

Tranekær Castle

The castle dates back to the 13th century, but some believe it was actually built earlier than that. It is the house in Denmark that has been inhabited for the longest period of time and therefore has a very special history. The castle is currently inhabited by Countess Mette Ahlefeldt-Laurvig and Count Christian Ahlefeldt-Laurvig, who live here with their six children. The castle was restored in 1948-49 and it is possible to book a wonderful castle stay on site, while there is also the possibility of overnight stays in fine holiday homes not far from the castle. In addition to visiting and seeing the beautiful castle, you can walk a 2 km route through Tranekær Castle Park, which offers exciting international exhibitions and works. The purpose of these works is to unite with nature in a very special way.
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Exciting nature area

Explore the Beak

The exciting nature area Næbbet stretches 300 meters out towards the South Funen Archipelago, and is one of the most interesting places for bird and plant enthusiasts on the whole of Ærø. In addition, the section between Skjoldnæs Lighthouse and Næbbet is a very polar place for anglers due to the water depth and the strong current. Go exploring on Næbbet and explore the area's diverse flora and fauna.
Museum experience for the whole family

Travel through time at the Marstal Maritime Museum

At Marstal Maritime Museum you can take a journey through Danish maritime history from the 17th century to the present day. The museum is housed in five different buildings close to the harbor in Marstal, and has 37 exhibition rooms where maritime history is brought to life – so you definitely won’t get bored on a visit to Marstal Maritime Museum. Read more about opening hours, exhibitions and upcoming events below.
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Historic attraction

Visit the Funen Village

Come out into the countryside in the middle of Odense city. In the Funen Village, farmers' wives, peasants and priestesses live, all of whom help to create an authentic story of how people lived in the 19th century. At this open-air museum, you can discover the history of Funen, and the place offers something for all ages.
Cosiness at Bagenkop harbor

Rasmus Klump's ship

A really nice family attraction can be experienced in Bagenkop on Langeland, namely Rasmus Klump's ship. The ship is put into the water around Easter and is taken up again in October, so if you want to visit the ship, you should do it during the summer period. It would be a good idea to bring fishing nets, as crabs can be caught by the boat. A day at the harbor in Bagenkop is therefore ideal for a trip for the whole family.
Main attraction for the whole family

Odins Odense

Take a trip back to the Iron Age and the Viking Age and experience how people lived back then. A visit to Odins Odense is guaranteed to be a great experience for the whole family. Odins Odense offers mead tasting, archery and craft activities, so there are activities for both young and old.
A restored and well-preserved burial mound

Hulbjerg Jættestue

Hulbjerg Jættestue in Sydlangeland is a well-preserved burial mound from the Stone Age, where you can experience an impressive structure. During excavations, the remains of 53 people were found, including 17 children, as well as interesting finds such as Denmark's oldest tooth drill. The Jættestue has been restored and is open to visitors who want to explore the ancient monuments in the scenic area.
Historical experiences

Langdyssen Kong Humbles Grav

If you are interested in history and especially the Stone Age, then you should go out and experience some of the island's many ancient remains. For example, some of the many dolmens and giant's dens. Langeland is actually the place in the world with the most dolmens per km2. They can be found everywhere on the island, and tell a story about the times that once were. Langdyssen Kong Humble's Grave is the most famous of them all, and here are 77 curbstones. The area with the curbstones measures 55 meters in length and 8 meters in width. The owner of the land, farmer P. Chr. Jørgensen, has agreed to make the area public so that visitors can come and see the beautiful ancient monument. In addition to Langdyssen Kong Humble's Grave, there is also Bjerrebygaard Langdysse, Langdysse at Helletofte and Langdysse in Karskov. There are also several giant's dens, such as Jætteestuekammer in Kinderballe, Jætteestueen Myrebjerg and Jætteestueen Andemosehøj. All of these places could be an exciting visit for the tourist interested in history.
A trip out into the open

The Wild Horses

On Langeland you can experience wild horses. The wild horses live in enclosures, but the enclosures are enormous and at the same time the horses are allowed to live their own lives without being stabled or fed – and it is therefore possible to refer to them as wild horses. Visitors are free to enter the enclosures and are allowed to experience the wild horses up close.
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Attraction for the whole family

Danish Railway Museum

Stand in the driver's cab of one of the old steam locomotives, experience how people once traveled first class, or take a ride on the popular mini train with the children. The Danish Railway Museum offers both play and history for both young and old, and is therefore an ideal place to visit with the whole family.
Museum experiences

Cold War Museum Langelandsfort

Langeland Fort was built all the way back in the 1950s. The fort was built with cannons, underground bunkers and anti-aircraft positions. During the Cold War, it was important to be able to keep an eye on the Warsaw Pact's air and naval activities, and this was done from Langeland Fort. Today it is a museum, with stories and tales from that time. At the museum, you can see a MIG-23 fighter plane, a minesweeper, a submarine and a complete section of the Berlin Wall. These experiences take place both underground and above ground, which makes it a very special experience for visitors. The Cold War Museum is not the only exciting museum on Langeland. You can also visit Fiskeriets Hus, which contains the history of fishing, or Langeland Museum, where you can see and read about ancient finds from Langeland and Strynø.
Nature in focus

Ristinge

If you want to get out into the raw nature, then the Ristinge peninsula is a good choice. Here you have the island's best beach and the cliff. The beach is 10 km long and it is therefore ideal to take a walk on the beach and enjoy the smell of the sea and at the same time maybe catch a glimpse of the many bird species in the area. The cliff extends over 2 km and in some places the cliff is up to 30 meters high. Here you can get a fantastic view of the Baltic Sea.
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Nature experience

Go hiking in the Funen countryside

When you venture out into the nature of Funen, you understand why, it is said that Funen is beautiful. The nature of Funen offers everything from hilly landscapes with unique views to flat beaches where you can take a dip or rest. Below we have collected some of the best hiking routes on Funen.
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