Plan Your Visit
Practical information to help you plan your visit with Odense Aafart
Everything You Need to Know Before Your Visit
Plan your visit to Aafart
Here you’ll find everything you need to know before your visit. See prices, opening hours and practical information so you can show up prepared and have the best experience with us.
Sailing schedule
Get an overview of departure times and routes for your sailing trip.
Experiences
Experience the water with activities, tours and lots of fun
Canoe rental
Get info on canoe rentals and experiences on the water.
Guests with disabilities
Wheelchairs on board the tour boat
Manual wheelchairs can be brought on board the tour boats. The boats have two steps down to the deck and as there are no ramps on the older boats, some assistance may be needed to get down safely.
Can I use a companion pass?
At Odense Aafart, disabled people can bring a companion and get a companion ticket at half price for a River cruise on Odense River when the companion has a valid companion card issued by Danske Handicaporganisationers Brugerservice.
Parking space
Munke Mose
Our headquarters are located at Munke Mose, where you’ll also find the ticket office and our outdoor café. The address is Filosofgangen 30. You can find us on Google Maps here:
There are plenty of parking options in Odense C, all within walking distance. We recommend Q-park Filosoffen, about 250 m from us, where you can get a discount by booking in advance. Get your discount here.
Fruens Bøge
Our location here is on the stream in the beech forest and does not have a specific address. However, you can find our location on Google Maps here.
Nearby parking options:
- Fruens Bøge Station / Restaurant Carlslund
- Skovalleen Parking
- Læssøegade 215 Parking
Bus
If you’re arriving by bus, we recommend getting off at Ansgar Church at the bus stop on Søndre Boulevard, close to our base at Munke Mose.
Canoe Rental from Munke Mose
If you’re picking up a canoe at Munke Mose, walk about 500 m down the river trail from the ticket office. You can see the location on Google Maps here.
We recommend parking at Q-park Filosoffen or another public parking lot, as the residential streets around the pickup location allow parking for residents only.
We look forward to seeing you!
Experiences
River cruise on the Odense River
Hop aboard the tour boat and experience a scenic boat trip through Odense River, passing beautiful gardens, cozy neighborhoods, Odense Zoo and all the way to the beech forest in Fruens Bøge.
Canoe rental
Take a canoe and experience Odense River on your own. The trip takes you through beautiful surroundings with cozy gardens, quiet streams and scenic areas.
Water bikes
Hop on a pedal boat and experience Odense River from the water side. Pedal and enjoy nature, cozy surroundings and calm water as you glide past beautiful gardens.
Sail to Odense Zoo
Take the tour boat to Odense Zoo and enjoy a scenic boat trip on the Odense River. Along the way, you’ll pass beautiful gardens and cozy neighborhoods before arriving at the zoo for a fun and adventurous day.
Sail to the Funen Village
Take the tour boat to the Funen Village and experience a pleasant boat trip on the Odense River. Glide through beautiful gardens and calm waters before reaching the idyllic village filled with Funen culture and history.
Theodor's Secret Gold Treasure
Join us on an exciting treasure hunt on the Odense River and help Theodor find his secret gold treasure. A fun and interactive experience for kids, full of mysteries and adventure.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
This FAQ answers the most common questions about Odense Aafart, boat trips on Odense River, tickets, disembarkation and practical information.
If you still have a question, you are always welcome to contact us at 66107080 or at odense@aafart.dk
Tickets and timetable
How do I buy tickets?
You can buy tickets online on our website or at the box office at our base at Munke Mose.
Can I get off at Odense Zoo?
Yes – you can, but you need to buy a ticket to Odense Zoo to go ashore there.
Do the boats go to Fruens Bøge?
Yes – our tour boats sail between Munke Mose, Odense Zoo and Fruens Bøge.
Where can I view our schedule?
You can always find our current sailing schedule with departure times on the sailing schedule page on our website. See our current sailing schedule here.
Parking space
Where can I park my car?
We recommend parking in the parking garage Filosoffen, which is close to our base in Munke Mose.
Where do I park if I’m taking a boat from Fruens Bøge?
You can use the nearby parking lots such as Fruens Bøge Station/Restaurant Carlslund and Skovalleen Parkering.
Is there bus access near us?
There are good bus connections to the area around Munke Mose and bus stops are within walking distance to our base.
Practical information on board
Can you bring your own drinks?
No, you are not allowed to bring your own drinks as drinks are sold on board.
Can you buy drinks on board?
Yes, drinks can be purchased during the voyage.
Is there a restroom on board?
There is no toilet on board the tour boats. We recommend that you use the restrooms before departure.
Can you board the tour boat with a wheelchair?
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.
Is smoking allowed on board the tour boats?
Generally no, unless otherwise agreed for private tours.
Does Odense Aafart operate in all kinds of weather?
Yes, Odense Aafart sails in all kinds of weather. The boats are covered and we sail on the Odense River on a stretch that is well protected from wind and weather.
Experiences and events
How does “Theodor’s Secret Gold Treasure” work?
It’s a fun and interactive treasure hunt on Odense River, where children can help Theodor find his secret treasure. Along the way they experience the river, nature and little mysteries.
Can we combine this tour with a visit to Odense Zoo or Den Fynske Landsby?
Yes – our tour boats stop at both Odense Zoo and Funen Village.
Are there any other kid-friendly activities?
Yes – kids can go on tours in tour boats, canoes and pedal boats, play along the way at our stops and explore nature in a fun and safe way.