Departures with the tour boat - River cruise on Odense Å and events

Here you will find the current schedule for Odense Aafart in season 2026. The calendar shows all departures on River cruise on Odense River from the first sailing of the season until the last departure and events.

During the high season we sail daily with several departures per hour, while in April and October there are fewer daily trips. We always recommend checking the sailing schedule before departure so you can plan your trip from Munke Mose, Odense Zoo or Fruens Bøge.

See today's sailing schedule and seasonal departures

Click on the date or departure to see all times and book.

April 2026

Next departure: Vinsmagning: Italienske vineFriday, 1. May kl. 19:00

Thursday, 2. April

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In the calendar above you can:

  • See all departures month by month

  • See today’s specific departure times

  • Click on a date and view all times on that day

  • Go directly to ticket booking

The route on Odense Aafart

A trip with Odense Aafart lasts approximately 1 hour in total.

Departure from Munke Mose is always at ‘full’.Departure from Odense Zoo is always 20 minutes past ‘full’ (stops are only made on the trip between Munke-Mose and Fruens Bøge.Departure from Fruens Bøge is always at ‘half past’.

You decide whether you want to start your tour at the Aafarten kiosk in Munke Mose at Odense Zoo or in Fruens Bøge. If you start the tour from Odense Zoo or Fruens Bøge and have not purchased a ticket in advance, it is possible to pay on board with MobilePay.

You are welcome to split the tour and make a stop in either Fruens Bøge or Munke Mose in the center of Odense. When you book your ticket, you first choose your ‘outing’ and then your ‘return trip’. You choose where these start and stop, and whether there will be a break along the way before the return trip.

Route map of Odense river

Here's how it works

Departure points

All tours start in Munke Mose and head towards Fruens Bøge with a stop at Odense Zoo.

You can get on by:

  • Munke Mose – Filosofgangen 30B, 5000 Odense C

  • Odense Zoo – requires a valid Zoo admission ticket

  • Fruens Bøge – Erik Bøghs Sti

Meeting time

Arrive no later than 15 minutes before departure.
Boats run on time and cannot wait for late passengers.

Sailing time

A full River cruise lasts approximately 1 hour.

  • Munke Mose → Odense Zoo: approx. 20 minutes

  • Odense Zoo → Fruens Bøge: approx. 10 minutes

  • Munke Mose → Fruens Bøge: approx. 30 minutes

  • Fruens Bøge → Munke Mose: approx. 30 minutes

The boat does not stop at Osende Zoo on the return trip.

Ticket and booking

You can buy a ticket:

  • Online via the website

  • At the ticket sales in Munke Mose

  • When boarding in Fruens Bøge, if there is room

When you book, you choose both outbound and return flights.
This ensures you a seat on the selected departures.

Boat trip in Odense city center

Odense Aafart offers a classic River cruise on the Odense River in the middle of the city. The tour connects Munke Mose, Odense Zoo and Fruens Bøge and provides a calm experience of the city from the waterside.

If you are looking for a boat trip in Odense, round trip Odense or sailing schedule Odense River, you will find all current schedules in the calendar above.

FAQ - Odense Aafart timetable and departures

This FAQ answers the most common questions about our sailing schedule and departures with the tour boat – River cruise on Odense Å and events.
If you still have a question, you are always welcome to contact us at 66107080 or odense@aafart.dk

When do the boats leave?

Odense Aafart’s opening hours vary throughout the season. On this page you can always see today’s opening hours and upcoming days for ticket sales, water bike rental and outdoor café by Odense River.

A River cruise takes approximately 1 hour from start to finish.
You can split the tour and get off along the way. You choose your departure and return times when you book.

If you arrive late, you can sail on a later departure on the same day if seats are available. We cannot guarantee a seat.

We sail in all weathers. We sail in all weathers.
The boats are covered and you can borrow a blanket from the ticket office on chilly days.

Yes. Baby carriages and strollers can be brought on payment of one child ticket per carriage.

  • Max. 2 trolleys per departure

  • Twin cars cannot be included

Yes, as long as the dog is not a nuisance to other guests.
Dogs are not allowed in Odense Zoo.

Manual wheelchairs can be taken on board.
There are two steps down into the boats and staff are happy to help.
There is no ramp.

If you are more than 6 people, we always recommend booking in advance to secure seats on the desired departure.

There is no toilet on board.
There is a toilet at the quay in Munke Mose.

You can rebook up to 24 hours before departure on River cruise on Odense River.

Event tickets cannot be changed as a rule.

Odense Aafart is located by Odense River with a view of Munke Mose – in the center of Odense and close to the pedestrian zone.
The address is
Filosofgangen 30B
5000 Odense