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Odense, Denmark
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Odense is a large city in South Denmark, Denmark with a population of 180,863. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Odense
Odense is the third largest city in Denmark and the largest city on the island of Funen. As of 1 January 2025, the city proper had a population of 185,480 while Odense Municipality had a population of 210,803, making it the fourth largest municipality in Denmark. Eurostat and OECD have used a definition for the Metropolitan area of Odense, which includes all municipalities in the Province of Funen, with a total population of 504,066 as of 1 July 2022.
People
Climate
| Population | 180,863 |
| Population Density | 1,533 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.3959°, 10.3883° |
| Timezone | Europe/Copenhagen |
| Country | 🇩🇰 Denmark |
| State / Province | South Denmark |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.0 inches (583 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.1 inches (8 cm) |
About Odense
Odense is a large city in Denmark (South Denmark) with a population of 180,863. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Copenhagen.
Climate in Odense
Odense has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (18°C), the coldest is Jan (2.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 931 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below Denmark avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 118.0 sq mi (305.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,533/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.3959°N, 10.3883°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Copenhagen |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in |
Odense has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.2").
Colleges & Universities in Odense
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Åbent VUC | College | - | , |
| Academy of Agricultural Business | University | - | Visit → |
| AMU-Fyn | College | - | , |
| Bogbinderskolen Ringe | College | - | Visit → |
| Brenderup Højskole | College | - | Visit → |
| Den Sociale Højskole | College | - | , |
| Elsesminde - Odense Produktions-Højskole | College | - | , |
| HF & VUC Fyn | College | - | Visit → |
| Kold College | College | - | Visit → |
| Kold College | University | - | Visit → |
| Midtfyns Gymnasium | College | - | , |
| Mulernes Legatskole | College | - | , |
| Nyborg Gymnasium | College | - | , |
| Odense Katedralskole | College | - | , |
| Phønix house | College | - | , |
| Rasmus Rask Kollegiet | College | - | , |
| Ryslinge Højskole | College | - | Visit → |
| Sct. Knuds Gymnasium | College | - | , |
| SDE - Syddansk Erhvervsskole | College | - | , |
| Syddansk Erhvervsskole | College | - | , |
| Syddansk Musikkonservatorium | University | - | Visit → |
| Tietgen City | College | - | Visit → |
| Tietgen Skolen | College | - | , |
| Tietgenskolen | College | - | , |
| UCL Campus Odense | College | - | Visit → |
| UCL Seebladsgade | College | - | Visit → |
| University of Southern Denmark | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Odense
30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risingskolen | - | - | - | - |
| CSV Odense | - | - | - | - |
| Bakkehuset | - | - | - | - |
| Odense Friskole | - | - | - | - |
| Hunderupskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Odense Privatskole | - | - | - | - |
| Skibhus Friskole | - | - | - | - |
| Marie Jørgensens Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Det Kongelige Teater Balletskolen Odense | - | - | - | - |
| Giersings Realskole | - | - | - | - |
| Vestre Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Provstegaardskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Sct. Albani Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Henriette Hørlücks Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Sct. Hans Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Uddannelses Center Fyn | - | - | - | - |
| Munkebjergskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Sct. Albani Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Friskolen Glasværket | - | - | - | - |
| Ejerslykkeskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Dalumskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Åløkkeskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Næsby Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Tingløkkeskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Tarup Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Sanderumskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Odense Tekniske Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Syddansk Musikkonservatorium | - | - | - | - |
| Chartwells, UCL Campus Odense | - | - | - | - |
| Tamu-Center Odense | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Odense
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR P3 (AAC) | pop, rock | AAC 324 kbps | |
| DR P3 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DR P4 København (AAC) | regional radio | AAC 324 kbps | |
| DR p4 København | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DR P1 | danish, klassisk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DR P4 Fyn | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DR P1 (AAC) | - | AAC 324 kbps | |
| DR P4 København (MP3) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DR P4 Fyn (AAC) | regional radio | AAC 324 kbps | |
| DR P8 Jazz | jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Det Rigtige Faaborg | - | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Odense
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Åbne Magasiner | ||||
| Besættelsesmuseum Fyn | ||||
| Børnemuseet | ||||
| Camping Outdoor Museum | ||||
| Carl Nielsen Museet | ||||
| Carl Nielsens Barndomshjem | ||||
| Davinde Stenmuseum | ||||
| Den Fynske Landsby | ||||
| Den Gamle Købmandsbutik | ||||
| Denmarks Potato Museum | ||||
| Draculas Krypt | ||||
| Dukkemagerens Værksted | ||||
| Europæisk Automobilmuseum | ||||
| Falck Museum | ||||
| Fjordmarkens Formidlingshus | ||||
| Fyns Militærhistorisk Samling | ||||
| H. C. Andersens Barndomshjem | ||||
| H. C. Andersens Hus | ||||
| H.C. Andersens Hus | ||||
| Hollufgårds Vandmølles Udstilling | ||||
| Kramboden | ||||
| Ladbyskibet | ||||
| Lilleskov Teglværk | ||||
| Lumby Mølle | ||||
| Mennesker og Mekanik 1860-1910 | ||||
| Modeudstilling | ||||
| Motorcykelmuseum | ||||
| Odense Bunkermuseum | ||||
| Odins Odense | ||||
| Otterup Museum | ||||
| Pernille Lykkes Boder | ||||
| Ringe Museum | ||||
| Skitsesamling Hofmansgave | ||||
| The Danish Railway Museum | ||||
| Thriges Kraftcentral | ||||
| TID | ||||
| Tidens Samling | ||||
| Veteranmuseum | ||||
| Vikingemuseet Ladby | ||||
| Vikingemuseet Ladby |
Libraries in Odense
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Årslev bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bolbro Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalum bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Historiens Hus | 0.0 | |||||
| Højby Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Holluf Pile Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Hovedbiblioteket | 0.0 | |||||
| Korup bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Landsarkivet for Fyn | 0.0 | |||||
| Munkebo bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Odense matematiske bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Otterup bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Ringe Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Søndersø Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Syddansk Universitets-bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Tarup Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Tommerup bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Vollsmose Bibliotek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Odense
11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Odense
87 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Odense
67 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Odense
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Odense
15 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Odense
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Odense
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Odense
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Odense
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Odense
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Odense
9 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Odense
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Odense
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Odense
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Odense
29 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Odense
18 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Odense
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Odense
17 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Odense
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Brew Odense | ||||
| Coisbo Beer ApS | ||||
| H.C. Andersen Brewery | ||||
| Magtenbølle Honning & Mjød | ||||
| Une Mjød |
Stadiums & Teams in Odense
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Odense
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport | ODE | Large Airport |
| Sønderborg Airport | SGD | Medium Airport |
| Ærø Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bjedstrup Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bjørnø Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bogense Flyveplads | - | Small Airport |
| Brædstrup Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drejø Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elsesminde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Endelave Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kaleko Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nordborg Pøl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rårup Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Revninge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rolfsted Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Samsø Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Solbjerg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sulkendrup Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sydfyn (Tasinge) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tunø Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Vester Åby Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Vøjstrup Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Odense
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Click & Collect | |
| PostNord / GLS / DAO |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Odense
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Nonnebakken |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Odense
26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al Noor-moskeen | |
| Ansgars Kirke | |
| Assistenskirkegårdens Kapel | |
| Baptistkirken i Odense | |
| Bolbro Kirke | |
| Bykirken | |
| Dalum Kirke | |
| Dalum Klosterkirke | |
| Fredens Kirke | |
| Graabrødre Klosterkirke | |
| Gråbrødre Klosterkirke | |
| Hans Tausens Kirke | |
| Jacobskirken | |
| Jesu Kristi Kirke af Sidste Dages Hellige | |
| Metodistkirken | |
| Munkebjerg Kirke | |
| Næsby Kirke | |
| Odense Adventkirke | |
| Odense Valgmenighedskirke | |
| Saint Canute's Cathedral |
Explore Near Odense
Quick Facts
Around Odense
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Odense
50 places within 15 km
- • Bogenhøj
- • Bytoften
- • Dalby Høj
- • Dalhøj
- • Flinthøj
- + 16 more
- • Tarup-Davinde Hundestrand
- • Aaløkkegaard
- • Blangstedgaard
- • Fraugdegård
- • Hollufgård
- • Lindved
- + 8 more
- • Klintebjerg Galleri
- • Mikro Kunsthal
- • Dyred Banke
- • Kildebjerg
- • Munkebo bakke
- • Skalbjerg
- • Smedebjerg
- • Leos Legeland Odense
- • 1000 års Skoven
- • Helmuths Hansens bænk
- • Hesbjerg
- • Hesbjerg
- • Røllehøj
- + 1 more
- • Ugleriget
🇩🇰 About Denmark
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Odense
Public Holidays in Denmark
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Odense
What is the population of Odense?
Odense has a population of 180,863 residents and is located in Denmark. The population density is 1,533 people per square mile, spread across 118.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Odense?
Odense has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.0 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.