The Transformation
How has Odense managed to transform from an old industrial city in financial crisis to a modern, green, and innovative city?
That's precisely the question we delve into during our 2-hour city tour.
This isn't about old churches and deceased kings; it's about the here and now, and the future of the city.
What makes it special
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Experience the city beyond surface-level tourism
Explore the transformation of the city of Odense, through the eyes of a local and see the lesser-known corners of Odense, where innovation meets tradition and history intertwines with modernity.
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Other topics than usual
We focus on topics that shape modern life in Odense, especially urban development, but also everyday life, infrastructure, economy, education, politics, and society.
03
Small Groups
We allow a maximum of 12 paying participants per tour (any children are not counted). This means no mass processing, but personal communication.
You can always understand and see everything well. Moreover, small groups provide more opportunity to ask questions along the way.
The Tour
City Walk
Discover a side of Odense beyond the ordinary tourist trails, where every step unveils the city's dynamic history and progressive vision for the future.
The tour focuses on urban development.
It explores the transformation from an industrial city to a green city. We look at, how the city aims to foster innovative creativity and provide affordable housing for young people in the city center.
But we also talk about the Danish education system, the normal life in the city, the infrastructure, the economic life, and much more.
The tour starts in the old part of the city. From there, we head towards the harbour, which in many ways is the symbol of Odense's modern transformation.
Along the way, we pass through the former industrial area, where a completely new district is developing in these years.
Back to our starting point - so we take a circular route - we walk through a completed urban area, which is located where just a few years ago, a six-lane main thoroughfare ran right through the city center.
In the final part of the tour, we explore the charming old section of Odense and see how the remnants of the old town are beautifully integrated with the newly built areas of the inner city.
The best part of the tour is the many insider tips you can't find in any tourist brochure or anywhere else.
The new Odense is a city tour for those who want more knowledge.
The tour is 3.8 km and lasts 2 hours.
What you take home
New Perspectives
After the tour, you will see Odense with completely new eyes.
You take home knowledge that you can also apply in other European cities, possibly even in your own city.
Insider Knowledge
You get information about Odense that you won't find in any tourist brochure or elsewhere.
A Great Feeling
The tour is entertaining. You see and learn something new, and on top of that, you treat your body to 5,500 healthy and soothing steps.
Practical Information
Meeting and Ending Point: Overgade 3, 5000 Odense (at the Ruin)
Mode of Transport: Your feet
Duration: 2 hours
Price: 129 kr per person aged 18 and above*
Date and Time: See 'Tickets'
To bring: Clothing suitable for the weather, as well as the ticket on your smartphone or printed out.
Requirements: You have no problem walking 4 km on foot. On the contrary, you enjoy pampering your body with approximately 5,500 beneficial and healthy steps.
*Youth aged 14 to 18 years old cost 79 kr.
Children under 14 years old participate for free when accompanied by an adult and do not require a ticket.
Directions
Parking: Q-Park Odense City (Odeon). A very large (paid) parking lot under the city centre with 900 spaces. 100 meters from the meeting point. Exit P18 or P20.
Tram, Stop: Albani Torv.