Two hour city tour through the new Odense
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the new Odense. Our 2-hour city tour delves into the complete transformation of the city and its current development. Find out how Odense is currently transitioning from an old industrial city to a green city of the future. You will see, among other things, the new harbor and much more. In small groups, we offer unique insights beyond the usual tourist paths. You will also get an insight into how the city of Odense is actively working to create affordable housing for young people. Another topic we touch upon is how the labour market has made it possible for many old industrial jobs, such as those from the closed shipyard, to be transformed into new, future-oriented jobs - and mostly with the same employees. You'll see Odense with new eyes and take home insider knowledge that you won't find in any tourist brochure. Book now before tickets sell out.
Inclusions
What's included
- Meeting with a local (the guide).
- Unique and enriching way to experience the city beyond superficial tourism.
Itinerary
We make a total of 15 stops during the walking tour. The tour lasts 2 hours. The main theme is the city's development from an industrial hub with loud streets and heavy traffic in the city center to a bicycle and pedestrian-friendly hub. We walk through three areas: The city center, where the transformation is complete. The former industrial area, located between the city center and the harbor, currently undergoing total reconstruction. The harbor, which is partially reconstructed but not yet completed. Along the way, we also discuss how to create new jobs and affordable housing for young people. During the tour, you get a wealth of information about how this process was initiated and guided by the municipality of Odense to shape its own future. You will also touch on how the citizens of Odense are reacting to these changes and engaging in the ongoing, interesting debate about them.
We make several stops at the harbor. One of them is the harbor pool. We will take a look at the pool from the outside and talk about it, but we won't go inside. The pool is a good example and symbol of the transformation the Odense harbor is undergoing, from an industrial harbor to a harbor with housing, culture, and activities focused on the "ordinary" citizens of the city. We will also explain the city's housing policy, which aims to ensure access to housing for all social classes in society.
The North Atlantic House in Odense is an example of the increasing cultural offerings in the harbor area. The North Atlantic House promotes cultural cooperation between the Nordic countries, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands through events, exhibitions, and collaborations. The building also features interesting architecture.
In the summer of 2021, the Odense City Museum opened H.C. Andersen's House. Designed by the Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the museum combines the Danish half-timbered tradition with Andersen's fantastic stories. The house is an important part of the city's downtown development.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- DE : Meet me at the "ruin". Address "Overgade 3, 5000 Odense". I also hold a sign in my hand that reads "The new Odense - guided city tour." ENG : We’re meeting at the 'Ruin'. Address 'Overgade 3, 5000 Odense'. I'll be holding a sign that says 'The New Odense – City Tour'
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- KnowledgeWalks
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You have no problem walking 4 kilometers. On the contrary, you enjoy treating your body to approximately 5,500 soothing and healthy steps.
How it compares in Ærøskøbing
- Its from-price is 85% below the median of the 9 experiences we list in Ærøskøbing.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 9.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ærøskøbing
Ærøskøbing, a small town on the Danish island of Ærø, is a maze of cobbled lanes, crooked half-timbered cottages and climbing roses.
Ærøskøbing is one of the two main towns of Ærø, an island in the South Funen Archipelago, reached by ferry from Funen. Its centre is a tangle of cobbled lanes lined with low half-timbered houses in yellow, red and ochre, many from the eighteenth century, with roses climbing the walls. A small harbour and a market square give the place its tidy centre.
