Autumn holidays in Odense with kids

If you’re spending your fall break with the kids in Odense or just staying for a day or two, there are plenty of things to do. Odense has many child-friendly events and experiences. In this blog, we’ve gathered inspiration for 6 different things you can do with the kids in Odense during the fall break. Here are ideas for families with children of all ages.

Half price on sailing with Odense Aafart during the fall holidays

Take the tour boat out for the Autumn holidays with Odense Aafart

During the fall holidays it is possible to sail with Odense Aafart’s tour boats and pedal boats at half price.

The Odense Aafart tour is the perfect experience for families with children and can be combined either with a trip to Odense Zoo, where the tour boat docks, or with our popular children’s treasure hunt ‘Theodor’s Secret Gold Treasure’

If you ride the pedal boats, you can bring a delicious picnic basket to eat in Fruens Bøge or Munke Mose. During the fall break it can be a bit cold, so it’s a good idea to bring a blanket to lay out on the grass.

Go back in time at the Children's Museum in Odense

Children's museum in Odense

If you want to spend your fall vacation with the kids in Odense going back in time, the museum in Møntergården is a great idea. At the museum in Møntergården, you can explore what it was like to live in the past with your children. Here you can play with the old museum objects, which contain many quirky stories. The exhibition is spread over different rooms and each room has its own theme.

Creative Space

Creative Space Odense

If you like to be creative during the fall break, then Creative Space in Odense is the place for you. Here you can be creative and have fun together in the cozy surroundings of Creative Space. Creative Space has more than 300 different types of ceramics and 94 colors to choose from, so there’s sure to be something you want to paint. When you’re done painting, leave your pottery at Creative Space to be glazed and fired. You can pick it up a week after your visit.

The pedestrian street in Odense

Odense city center summer day - Staycation

Odense is known for its cozy pedestrian street with many small side streets and many cafés. This is ideal after a long day on foot. In the pedestrian street, it’s not far to the Hans Christian Andersen neighborhood, where Hans Christian Andersen grew up. In this neighborhood you will also find Hans Christian Andersen’s house, which gives a presentation of his life.

Odense Zoo

Lion in Odense Zoo

Odense Zoo is a great activity for your fall vacation. Odense Zoo is a cozy zoo with many different animals from all over the world. It is possible to take one of Odense Aafart’s tour boats from Munke Mose to Odense Zoo. After the visit, it is possible to take the tour boat back to Munke Mose again. When you buy a ticket with one of the tour boats, it is valid all day.

Play on Stige Island

Playground on Stige Island

If you like to be active or to be out in nature during the fall holidays, Stige Island is a good idea. Stige Island is a beautiful nature area with many opportunities. Here there are many opportunities for different fall vacation activities. You can go mountain biking, play in the playground and you can also spend the night in the open air. There are shelters, a fire pit, barbecue hut and toilets.

FAQ - Sights in Odense

Here you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions. If you still have a question, you’re always welcome to contact us.

What to do with kids during the fall break in Odense?

Odense offers many experiences for children during the fall holidays. You can visit Odense Zoo, take a walk in Munkemose, walk along Odense River or take a nice boat trip with Odense Aafart.

Yes, in parts of the fall you can still experience Odense River from the water. A boat trip with Odense Aafart gives you the opportunity to enjoy nature and the beautiful autumn colors along the river.

Yes, you can sail on parts of the river. Odense Aafart offers boat trips on the river between the center of Odense and Fruens Bøge, where you can experience nature from the water. It is also possible to rent pedal boats and enjoy the trip at your own pace.

Odense has several attractions that are popular with families. These include Odense Zoo, the playgrounds in Munkemose, H.C. Andersens Hus and the many green areas along the Odense River.

Autumn is the perfect time for outdoor adventures in Odense. You can go for walks along the Odense River, visit parks like Munkemose or take a bike ride through the scenic areas around the city.

Yes, Odense offers many activities to suit both children and adults. Boat trips on the Odense River, visits to the zoo, playgrounds and nature experiences are just some of the possibilities.

Odense combines culture, history and nature, making it an exciting place to visit during the fall holidays. Here you can experience both indoor attractions and nature experiences in beautiful fall colors.

Yes, many of Odense’s experiences are close to each other. This makes it easy to combine, for example, a trip to Odense Zoo with a walk along Odense River or a boat trip with Odense Aafart.