Hidden Gems Places To Visit in Funen and Islands, Denmark

1. 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..
   
2. 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..
   
3. 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. 5.0 The Nightwatch of Aeroeskoebing (30 reviews)
   - Real History of Æro from a local
   Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Piers & Boardwalks • Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   Every night you can follow the NIGHT WATCH through the old town. On SUNDAYS the tours are conducted in English - start from the old Town Square at 8 PM. Check the sign for exact time. The tour takes about 1 hour. It is a good idea to list list for the English Tours by e-mail or text message - if no listing is received the tour in English will not take place. See more..
   
5. 5.0 Odense Skydivingcenter (22 reviews)
   - Sky dive with my teenage son
   Wednesday: Spent 2-3 hours Rides & Activities
   
   
   I Odense Faldskærmscenter specialisere vi os i unikke oplevelser. Spring ud af en flyver spændt til en smuk fremmede i form af et tandem faldskærmsspring eller hvis du hellere vil have et solokursus og derved lærer at springe selv. Alle vores instruktører har tusinde af spring og internationalt erfaring, sa du er sikker pa at fa en tryg og sikker oplevelse. Spørg alle der har prøvet! See more..
   
6. 5.0 Holckenhavn Slot (20 reviews)
   - A treasure place
   Castles
   
   
   If I lived in Denmark I would have my daughters wedding in this castle. The food was great and so was the sight sign in the castle. See more..
   
7. 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..
   
8. 4.5 Faaborg Museum (93 reviews)
   - The most beautiful museum at Fyn .
   Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 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..
   
9. 4.5 Arresten (91 reviews)
   - Great small museum
   Wednesday: 10:00 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..
   
10. 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..
    
11. 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..
    
12. 4.5 Ladbyskibet (78 reviews)
    - The Ladby Viking Ship Grave & museum & reconstruction
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 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..
    
13. 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..
    
14. 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..
    
15. 4.5 Danmarks Forsorgsmuseum (63 reviews)
    - You will feel their pain
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 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..
    
16. 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..
    
17. 4.5 Tidens Samling (56 reviews)
    - Worth a visit
    Wednesday: 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..
    
18. 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..
    
19. 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..
    
20. 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..
    
21. 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..
    
22. 4.5 Bregninge Kirke (42 reviews)
    - A beautiful church
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    The church is rich decorated at the altar with golden figures. The churchroom is realy nice inside with the altar in one end and the organ in the other. In the small room at the entrance there is a mosaicwindow made in strong vibrant colours. Fantastic to the white walls when the sun shines through. See more..
    
23. 4.5 GenbrugsHallerne (39 reviews)
    - Nice 2nd hand concept store
    Antique Shops • Flea & Street Markets
    
    
    Lovely place with great atmosphere and loads of cool stuff. Best place for unique souvenirs or random treasures for cheap and affordable prices. See more..
    
24. 4.5 Voderup Klint (33 reviews)
    - Beautiful
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Scenic Walking Areas
    
    
    Rent a bike and take this peaceful 40 minute ride from aeroskobing. A perfect spot for pictures and a picnic. See more..
    
25. 4.5 Afgrunden Ved Vissenbjerg (33 reviews)
    - A peaceful nature
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    A beautiful green place with roads for mountain bikes and a lake for fishing and swimming. Not a wheelchair friendly place. See more..
    
26. 4.5 Bregninge Kirkebakke (32 reviews)
    - View
    Historic Sites • Religious Sites
    
    
    Excellent view. Surpassing anything in a 50km radius. The hip place is the place to be seen and to absorb the view of 65 churches and 35 Islands. My kid and I took the stairs 3 times up and down, that is how much we enjoyed it. See more..
    
27. 4.5 Jumping Fun (27 reviews)
    - Great!!!
    Spent 1-2 hours Parks • Playgrounds
    
    
    I totaly enjoyed my time spent there. The trampolines are extremely exhausting so I can recommend it to anyone who wants to be sporty! See more..
    
28. 4.5 Lyo Havn (27 reviews)
    - take the time to go and experience this lovely city.
    Piers & Boardwalks
    
    
    Loved Faaborg, historic for us, husband's great grandfather owned one of the building in the town center. On Saturday morning, very difficult to find breakfast until after 10:.00 however, the bakery is fantastic. Plus we had a lovely walk for nearly an hour, in the quiet and quaint streets, and by-ways. Don't miss the museum on the water, which is the Discovery museum...not the Faaborg Museum (which is great in its own way). Fun and award winning. See more..
    
29. 4.5 Kongebro Havn (25 reviews)
    - Lovely little harbour.
    Marinas
    
    
    Kongebro Harbour (55°30,7'N 9°42,6'E) is located in Lillebælt on the NE side of the Old Lillebæltsbro and is a pleasant smaller marina. Middelfart has very scenic coastal areas and is surrounded by narrow waters that provide good protection from weather and wind. From Kongebro Harbour there is magnificent views of the old and new Lillebæltsbro. Nearby the harbour there is several deer parks with the possibility to eat Your own food among the animals. There is a barbecue, a grill and firewood for free use. We provide herbs available! Kongebro Harbour is for those who want idyll and nature. You can walk in the surrounding forest or follow the path along the banks of Lillebælt fore about 15 minutes to Middelfart city center - a beautiful stroll which also leads you through Sildemarken and Old Harbour. 44 boats, restaurant, electricity and water, toilet / bath See more..
    
30. 4.5 Badehusene pa Vesterstrand (23 reviews)
    - Colourful bathhouses
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    Just like colourful pearls on a string. So tiny and cute along the beach. Each summerbathhouses are unique. See more..
    
31. 4.5 Nyborg Faestning (23 reviews)
    - Nice Walk on The Rampart
    Architectural Buildings
    
    
    A Nice small fortress town to stroll around. But the nice area to walk around is on the rampart. Green, quiet and good athmosphere. See more..
    
32. 4.5 Eriks Hale (22 reviews)
    - Nice beach
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Piers & Boardwalks • Scenic Drives
    
    
    A nice beach. Family friendly with calm and warmer water on the south side of the peninsula. Been here many times See more..
    
33. 4.5 Hans Christian Andersen Gardens (22 reviews)
    - Characters around the place
    Gardens
    
    
    This is a very tiny but pretty park, you can find some tiny little chateau here where we found people dressed up as H.C. Andersen characters when we visited. See more..
    

What's a Hidden gem?

We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.