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Explore Odense from the water with a classic river cruise on the Odense River

Take the tour boat on a river cruise

No summer in Odense is complete without a river cruise on the Odense River. Since 1882, the Odense Aafart has been sailing through this fairy-tale city, offering our guests a fantastic experience.

Hop on a river cruise and enjoy a scenic cruise that takes you past the gardens in Odense’s charming old neighborhoods, by Odense Zoo, and out to the beech forest in Fruens Bøge.

With our ticket, you can get off the boat to enjoy some of the amenities this beautiful forest has to offer—including dining at a restaurant, taking a walk, visiting an ice cream shop, and much more. A trip with Odense Aafart can also be combined with a visit to Den Fynske Landsby or Odense Zoo.

Once you’ve enjoyed some pleasant moments, you can use the same ticket to take the boat back to Munke Mose a little later in the day, where you’ll once again have the opportunity to visit our kiosk and grab a refreshment.

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Here's how it works

  • The river cruise lasts about 1 hour—30 minutes each way
  • Our tour boat follows a fixed route, starting from Munke Mose. It then stops at Odense Zoo and, afterward, at Fruens Bøge.
  • Tickets can be purchased online or at the kiosk in Munkemose
  • The ticket is a round-trip ticket. When booking, you select the time for the outbound trip and the time for the return trip.
  • Standard wheelchairs and walkers are permitted
  • Strollers and pull-along carts cost the price of a child’s ticket
  • There are no sales on board the tour boat, so be sure to stop by the kiosk and grab a hot cup of coffee or a snack to enjoy on the trip
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Would you like to try one of our events on the Odense River?

Wine Tastings on the River

Experience an atmospheric wine tasting aboard Odense Aafart’s tour boats, where fine wine, a peaceful cruise, and scenic surroundings come together in perfect harmony. Along the way, our expert partners will guide you through a selection of wines and share stories about flavors, grapes, and origins—all while you enjoy the view along the Odense River.

This year, you can experience, among other things:

  • Rosé Tasting
  • Champagne tasting
  • Sparkling wines
  • French and Italian wines
  • Wines for beginners
  • Various White Wines
SEE WINE TASTINGS

Events with music

Check out our many music events aboard Odense Aafart, where we liven up the atmosphere with live performances and create memorable moments for your trips, corporate events, or excursions.

This year, you can enjoy, among other things:

  • ABBA Trio
  • John Mogensen Jam
  • Styrbror Bagbror (Danish folk hits and sea shanties)
  • 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 you need a pair of hands to help you down the two steps and into the boat. Then we carry the chair down afterwards.
Walkers 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.

We always recommend buying a ticket in advance if you want to be sure to get a seat on your desired departure.

Especially if:

  • You’re a group of 10 or more people.
  • You’d like to sail on a Friday or Saturday, when there are often many guests.

Tickets can be purchased online or at our ticket office at Munke Mose, if seats are still available.

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 across from Aafarten; see the map of the area here if you’d like

You can take the free Citybus, which stops almost right outside the door. Get off at Søndergade/Vestergade or Holsdore. The bus runs approximately every 10 minutes: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
During festivals and major events—for example, in August and September—alternative routes may be in effect, so keep an eye on the schedule here