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Experience Odense from the water with a classic River cruise

Take the tour boat on a River cruise

No summer in Odense without a River cruise on the Odense River. Since 1882, Aafarten has sailed in the city of adventure and given our guests a fantastic experience.

Join the River cruise and experience a scenic cruise that takes you along the gardens of Odense’s fine old neighborhoods, past Odense Zoo and out to the beech forest of Fruens Bøge.

With our ticket, you can get off the boat to enjoy some of the facilities that the beautiful forest has to offer – including restaurants, walks, ice cream parlors and much more. A trip with Odense Aafart can also be combined with a visit to the Funen Village or Odense Zoo.

Once you’ve enjoyed some good times, you can use the same ticket to take the boat back to Munke Mose later in the day, where you can visit our kiosk again for refreshments.

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Here's how it works

  • The tour lasts approximately 1 hour – 30 minutes each way
  • Our tour boat sails a fixed route starting from Munke Mose. Then there is a stop at Odense Zoo, and afterwards at Fruens Bøge.
  • Tickets can be purchased online or at the kiosk in Munkemose
  • The ticket is a return ticket. When booking, you choose the time of the outward journey and the time of the return sailing.
  • Ordinary wheelchairs and walkers can be included
  • Strollers and pushchairs cost a child ticket
  • There are no sales on board the tour boat, so stop by the kiosk for a hot cup of coffee or a snack to enjoy on the tour
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Would you like to try one of our events on Odense River?

Wine tastings on the river

Experience an atmospheric wine tasting aboard Odense Aafart’s tour boats, where good wine, calm sailing and scenic surroundings come together. Along the way, our skilled partners will guide you through selected wines and share stories about taste, grapes and origin – all while you enjoy the view along Odense River.

This year you can experience:

  • Rosé tasting
  • Champagne tasting
  • Sparkling wines
  • French and Italian wines
  • Wine for beginners
  • Different white wines
SEE WINE TASTINGS

Events with music

Check out our many events with music on board Odense Aafart, where we lift the atmosphere with live performances and create memorable moments for your tours, corporate events or excursions.

This year you can experience:

  • Abba Trio
  • John Mogensen Jam
  • Styrbror Bagbror (Danish folk hits and sailor songs)
  • Kristian & De Gule Enker (Kim Larsen & Gasolin)
  • Harpin’ Wolf & The Black Sheep (Blues)
  • Rockabilly Witches
  • Shubi.dk
  • Opera on the river
SEE MUSIC EVENTS

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FAQ - River cruise in the center of 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.

How long does the trip take?

The River cruise takes approximately 1 hour in total. Departure from Munke Mose is always at full o’clock. Arrival at Odense Zoo 20 minutes past, and arrival at Fruens Bøge at half past.

Yes, if you think it will be comfortable sailing and that there are many people around it. Note: you are not allowed to bring dogs into the ZOO.

Only manual wheelchairs can enter the tour boat. There are two steps down into the boats. There are no ramps, so it takes a pair of hands to help you down the two steps and into the boat. Then we carry the chair down afterwards.
Rollators can be brought along.

Yes, but you need to have bought a ticket to Odense ZOO. You can also get on at ZOO and pay for the boat trip to the skipper or hop off at Munke Mose and pay at our kiosk. Please note that you are not allowed to bring dogs into the Zoo.

The ticket is valid for a full round with Aafarten. Munke Mose -> ZOO -> Fruens Bøge and back again – and not necessarily in that order. When you buy the ticket, you choose the time of the outward and return trip, and you are guaranteed a seat ticket. If you are unable to make your chosen return flight, you can take another flight. However, we cannot guarantee that there will be room.
The ticket is only valid on the day it is purchased.

No, at Odense Aafart we only have two types of tickets; a child ticket and an adult ticket. Primary schools sail at a special price. See more under ‘Prices’.

No, at Odense Aafart we only have two types of tickets; a child ticket and an adult ticket. Primary schools sail at a special price. See more under ‘Prices’.

Yes, you have the option to buy a ticket for the tour boat on board the boat. However, we can’t guarantee a seat if you haven’t purchased a ticket in advance.

Yes, but not on tours where we sell drinks (e.g. Musik på Åen). It must not be a nuisance to others. We recommend that you order drinks in advance in our kiosk to save you the hassle. It will be packed and ready before departure.

No, you can’t. However, if you rent a private tour boat, the renter decides whether or not smoking is allowed on board.

Yes, if you think it will be safe to canoe.

Yes, you can do that. Prams, strollers, pushchairs and the like cost a child ticket. Wheelchairs do not cost extra, but we do not have space for large, heavy electric wheelchairs.
Bicycles are not allowed on board.

There is a parking garage right opposite Aafarten, see a map of the area here

Take the free Citybus, which stops almost at the door. Get off at Søndergade/Vestergade or Holsdore. The bus runs approximately every 10 minutes: Monday-Friday 9-16.30 and Saturday 11-15.30.
During festivals and major events e.g. in August and September there may be alternative routes, so check the timetable here