Things to do & places to visit in Funen and Islands, Denmark

This region is home to 700 miles of coastline and 90 islands, including Fyn, the third largest island in Denmark. Also known as "Funen," this attractive island of thatched farmhouses, myriad beaches, forests, beaches and grassland offers gorgeous Kattegat and Baltic views. The most popular spot is quirky Odense, birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, but don't miss Ladby's Viking ship grave, where the remains of a 72-foot longship, burial site of a 10th-century Viking chieftain, have been excavated.

Funen and Islands #3 destination in Denmark 2023. The average rating score is 4.29 based on 10.9k traveler reviews, of 315 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Copenhagen, current date and time: Monday, April 29, 2024, 3:59.

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5.0 Locked Escape Room - Odense (54 reviews)
- Fun! And well-suited for new players
Escape Games

Få en intens, spændende og sjov oplevelse sammen med familie, venner eller kollegaer! Hos LOCKED Odense har vi 4 “next level” Escape Rooms indrettet i meget autentiske rammer. LOCKED Odenses lokaler er indrettet som en mystisk tidslomme, som gør at oplevelser allerede starter i lobbyen. Se mere på vores hjemmeside. See more..
5.0 Odense Bunker Museum (53 reviews)
- Excellently restored bunker.
Military Museums

This bunker is as good as any museum that l have come across and probably the best cold war bunker in existance. The volunteers have put everything possible into making this a complete exhibition, right down to the paperwork and displays. With the added bonus of a good collection of East German equipment, uniforms and ephemera and the highly knowledgeable guides, it is unimaginable that anyone could grumble at the very reasonable entrance fee. Lots of things to buy to further support their splendid work. See more..
5.0 Strojer Samlingen (48 reviews)
- Nice to see this collection.
Speciality Museums

We drove there as the collection is ally available in July every Tuesday 16:00 to 21:00. This day is was a Ferrari day as it is 70 years anniversary for the red cars this year. Nice beautiful collection all done by Jørgen Strøjer. Nearly all of the collection has as story for each of the items. We had a change to visit the brick factory where the collection is held, this factory is mainly kept running by 7 persons only , most of the brick production is done by automation , nice to see. See more..
4.5 Egeskov Castle (1.489 reviews)
- Lots to do for family with kids
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles

Renaissance Castle from 1554, Historic Gardens,cars motorbikes exhibitions, camping outdoor museum, fire and Rescue museum, outdoor playground. See more..
4.5 Odense ZOO (859 reviews)
- Not flashy, but a lot of heart
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Zoos

Odense ZOO has been elected the best zoo in Europe. We prioritize the well-being of the animals and try to give the animals as natural surroundings within their cages as possible, to increase the quality of their life as well as to give our visitors the experience of seeing the animals as close to their natural invironments as possible. See more..
4.5 The Funen Village (354 reviews)
- A gentle day out in the country
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

Take a trip out to our outdoor Museum - a village from the time of Hans Christian Andersen, where everyday life is as it was in a 19th century Funen rural environment. Mediators from Living History give you an exciting, authentic glimpse of what everyday life was like back then, operating as farmers, craftworkers, labourers and servant girls in historical dress. See more..
4.5 The Danish Railway Museum (334 reviews)
- Magnificent!
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums

Experience the history of Denmark’s railways in the authentic roundhouse from 1954. We have 21 tracks featuring iconic engines and carriages. Look inside the royal carriages, experience travelling first class and see Denmark’s oldest preserved steam engine from 1868. You can enter many of the museum’s engines and carriages. You can sit on the old wooden seats or stand in the driver’s cab of a steam locomotive. We provide a rewarding outing for the whole family, and visitors of all ages are welcome. Visit the child-sized Children’s Railway Station, brimming with trains and rails for you to play with. Go for a ride on the popular mini-train which runs every day. It is possible to enter many of the carriages and engines. All activities are free once you have paid the entrance fee. See more..
4.5 Bridgewalking Lillebaelt (332 reviews)
- Not for One With Fear of Heights
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sightseeing Tours

A women, one of the staff of bridge walking speaks fluent english. As she knows that I didn't take a part, only my partner, she gave me a map of the area so that I could walk around while waiting for my partner. Safety is the most important for this activity. People got all information about it before starting it, wore special clothes and all the tools. Then together they walked to the bridge, stepped on the stairs and walked one by one high on the bridge. It's really not for me but my partner was so glad to experience it. See more..
4.5 Museum Langelandsfort (182 reviews)
- Nice, quite a long visit
Military Museums

Very nice museum, maybe a bit pricey, but some would say it’s worth it. Bring a picnic basket or snacks, there are designated places where you can sit and enjoy the nature. It can take a long time to go in and out all the bunkers. See more..
4.5 Naturama (155 reviews)
- A cosy place
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Natural History Museums

Nature and drama at Naturama The red deer bellows while the brown bear wants to be cuddled! Get close to the animals while lightning, sound and video change the atmosphere of the room. Free admission for children (age 0-17 years). Special exhibition 2021: Making Scents Scents have a unique ability to be everywhere. In fact, there is not much that can stop a scent... other than perhaps a different scent! The ability to detect one has always been indispensable when humans and animals have sought food, as a defense, as camouflage, as well as their importance during mating and breeding seasons. And we, as humans, love applying special fragrances on ourselves to help attract a partner. Hear the stories and stick your nose in animal scents. If you dare! See more..
4.5 CLAY Museum of Ceramic Art Denmark (153 reviews)
- Great curation and artistic display
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums

Visit "CLAY Museum of Ceramic Art Denmark" and enjoy the finest ceramic arts and crafts ranging from a 235 year old plate in the Royal Copenhagen porcelain collection to the experimental work of contemporary artist. The museum has recently been transformed from a small museum located in a beautiful old villa to also include a spacious, modern building.This new building offers 1,500 square meters situated both above and below ground level. The ceramic art is literally surrounded by its own material, clay. See more..
4.5 Aero Island (147 reviews)
- What a beautiful place - One of a kind!
Islands

I have been to Aero now numerous times and I keep on going. This island has so much culture, beauty and charm and has a strong historical aura. The thing about Aero is that you will have so much peace and stimulation to clear (or reset) your mind in this environment, which I do not know another place that has this kind of charm and nature sceneries. Aero is truly a sanctuary, especially for people who need to relax and enjoy time for "themselves", away from daily distractions and stress. The people are friendly and welcoming, there is no crime and everybody is so trusting and kind. Hard to find these days! I just noticed that the island has its own really elaborate website now at: www.AeroTheIsland.com See more..
4.5 Johannes Larsen Museet (132 reviews)
- Excellent museum
Speciality Museums

Visit the artist Johannes Larsen's home. It stands today just as it did in Larsen's and his fellow Funish Painters' heyday in the early 20th century. Visit the house, the workshop, the winter garden and the gardens. See changing exhibitions of both newer and older art in the modern exhibition buildings. See more..
4.5 Funky Monkey Park (122 reviews)
- Amazing experience!!
Monday: Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks

A wonderful and entertaining experience to really push one's limits in an enticing and crazy experience. Would definitely recommend! See more..
4.5 Marstal Sofartsmuseum (121 reviews)
- A great museum - totally worth spending a few hours experiencing the past ofÆrø.
Speciality Museums

A great local museum that gives you a taste of the seafaring history of Ærø. It has an amazing collection of art that shows so beautifully the life of early Denmark and its seafaring past. There are lots of small seafaring treasures donated from the local community as much as from other sources. This gives you a very complete picture of the shipbuilding past especially. It is spread over 3 buildings each with their own focus. It is interesting for kids and also for adults. There are facilities for wheelchair users and there are good bathrooms. It takes about 2 hours to see it. There are some fun hands on things to try and the staff are really sweet and their English is really good...which when you are a tourist is really appreciated. Well done. We will be back next summer! See more..
4.5 Fyns Hoved (99 reviews)
- Jenga beach
Points of Interest & Landmarks

A place where you can build your jenga next to other people’s jenga. High hill to watch the sea. Parking place. Good place for hiking and enjoy watching animals. See more..
4.5 Faaborg Museum (93 reviews)
- The most beautiful museum at Fyn .
Monday: Art Museums

Faaborg Museum is a complete work of art comprising painting, sculpture, architecture and furniture design. The Museum is an architectural gem. The ‘Faaborg Chair’, which was created especially for the Museum, is an iconic piece of Danish modern furniture design. Many galleries, columns, mosaics and coloured cabinets combine to produce a special magic – it’s as if a little piece of the Mediterranean has appeared in southern Funen, Denmark. The Museum has so much to offer and we welcome you to a wonderful world of art. See more..
4.5 Arresten (91 reviews)
- Great small museum
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Children's Museums • History Museums

Follow us behind bars Why not enjoy a captivating stay inside our Town Jail and learn about justice and punishment. Behind closed doors, you will get a taste of prison life as it was in the good old days and in recent times. Just the sensation of being behind bars gives rise to reflection among young and old alike. Challenge your opinion on the legal system, when you make your way around. Why do we lock up people? How are the conditions in a Danish jail? And what does justice mean? Such questions are likely to occur when you walk into the prison yard, the cells and the court of justice. Jail for all ages Families with kids are more than welcome. We have customized information for kids and a selection of worksheets to choose from. Younger kids may find this authentic museum a bit scary. Therefore, please consider if they will be comfortable with the activities. See more..
4.5 Hindsgavl Dyrehave (86 reviews)
- good for a relaxing walk
Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

good for a relaxing walk, to experience the danish nature, with dears next to you, amazing view of the ocean See more..
4.5 Broholm Castle (84 reviews)
- Fantastic place for relaxation
Castles

Wonderful place in beautiful and peaceful surroundings. 13rd-century castle, with a variety of bird life in the moat, where boats are available - at your own risk. Rooms classically finished, as suited for a castle, but with all amenities. Attentive service and a varied and tasty breakfast make it an easy choice. See more..
4.5 Ladbyskibet (78 reviews)
- The Ladby Viking Ship Grave & museum & reconstruction
Monday: Speciality Museums • Ships • History Museums

This viking museum is worth visiting. Far out in the countryside close to Kerteminde - North East of the Island Funen, Denmark. Go by car - or bike - have someone take you. You'll find a small but very nice viking museum close to the only existing original vikingship grave - and it is open to visitors via the museum which shows original artifacts from the grave and the area. In front of the museum we find the reconstruction building site of the Ladby vikingship. One trained vikingship builder together with some 30 local volunteers build this 1:1 reconstruction of a 32 oars warship to be launched in 2014 for sailing in Danish waters. Wood cutting and smithie people working the viking way - on Wednesdays and Saturdays. See more..
4.5 De Japanske Haver (75 reviews)
- A rare gem!
Spent 2-3 hours Gardens

This was a great surprise. The gardens are absolutely beautiful, very peaceful and tranquil. Peter did a magnificent job in designing and building this site. The food at the cafe was very good. It was a great way to spend a few hours. See more..
4.5 Munke Mose Gardens (75 reviews)
- The green heart of the city
Gardens

A beautiful park, cool and green in the summer heat, but beautiful all year around. You will find flower gardens, art, fountains, quiet spots for relaxation and good spots for picnics here. The river winding through the gardens is in central role and the water element really brings an added charm to the gardens. Kids will enjoy the fun and cool playgrounds here. See more..
4.5 Svanninge Bjerge (63 reviews)
- Lovely lake
Nature & Wildlife Areas

I walked around the outskirts of this, by the lake. It is really easy to get to from Faaborg (on foot). Lovely walks, and lots of signposts. See more..
4.5 Danmarks Forsorgsmuseum (63 reviews)
- You will feel their pain
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums

The Welfare Museum is housed in Svendborg's old Poorhouse, a unique set of buildings showcasing an important period in Denmark's welfare history. Doors open into a world that up to now has been hidden from most of us. Here, we learn some of the stories surrounding the many people who lived on the dark side of society: the poor, the sick and the homeless who lived here, whether briefly or long-term, during the 102 years when the Poorhouse operated. Traces of the hardness of their lives are everywhere. The Welfare Museum conveys to the visitor a feeling of the past that creeps under the skin. See more..
4.5 Tidens Samling (56 reviews)
- Worth a visit
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums

Tidens Samling is a museum of everyday life in the 20th century. It is a hands-on museum where you are allowed to touch the items, sit in the furniture, open the drawers and try on the clothes. The museums permanent exhibition consists of nine living rooms from 1900 to 1999 with original and authentic interiors from typical Danish homes. Besides the permanent exhibition, once a year a new special exibition is represented, focusing on a specific topic from the century fx 'Youth Life in the 70s' or 'Women's life through 100 years'. The museum also has an area for dressing up. Here children and adults are welcome to try on clothes, shoes and hats from the various decades. See more..
4.5 Medicinhaverne i Tranekaer (55 reviews)
- Impressive
Spent 1-2 hours Gardens

Was initially reluctant to pay to go and see a couple of herbs. But the garden was just do impressive. Really interesting stories behind the historical use of the herbs as medicine. Very well kept and detailed description of each plant. Highly recommended. See more..
4.5 Horne Rundkirke Og Mausoleum (51 reviews)
- One of the prettiest - I'm sure
Churches & Cathedrals

Really nice looking church (in- and outside) at an awesome location. A small labyrinth for exercising. See more..
4.5 Marstal Havn og Marina (48 reviews)
- Good stroll at the Haven
Piers & Boardwalks

It was quiet as we were strolling the place, not so much activities, it is a good place to spend watching the sunrise or sunset. The hotel where we were staying is nearby, so it was ideal to spend some time at the Marina. See more..
4.5 Humlemagasinet (44 reviews)
- Country Garden with cafe, home made sponge cake
Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

Beautiful park/country garden; great for people with garden interest. And smaller museum, check on site for subject. (2017 about Previously Danish West Indian Islands) Cafe in private villa, homely, only coffee/tea and cake. Also non gluten. Not for smaller children. You can bring your own picnic. See more..