Summer vacation experiences on Funen – 5 great suggestions

Looking for inspiration for summer vacation experiences on Funen?

You can experience many exciting experiences and visit many attractions. Here we have gathered 5 different summer vacation experiences that you can experience on Funen. The ideas are for summer vacation experiences for different age groups.

Take a boat trip with a treasure hunt

Treasure hunt in Odense

If you need a different summer vacation experience on Funen for the whole family, it is obvious to go on a treasure hunt Theodor’s Secret Golden Treasure.

Adventure, history, stories, riddles and brain teasers – all wrapped up in Odense’s beautiful nature around the river.

Once you’ve sailed to Fruens Bøge Forest, you have one hour to solve six riddles and crack the code to the gold treasure before the boat sails you back to Munke Mose. It’s important that you all pay attention – Piggy Gorm might be lurking around Fruens Bøge looking for the same clues as you – or trying to trick you.

The treasure hunt is intended for children aged 4 – 11 years and takes 2 hours in total including the boat trip there and back.

How it works:
You can go on a treasure hunt every day we sail. You book tickets for our River cruise on Odense River and purchase a treasure hunt kit. You can buy the treasure hunt either as an add-on online when you book the River cruise on Odense River or in our ticket office. Each family must have 1 set (we recommend a maximum of 5 people per set).

Go sailing in a pedal boat or canoe

Canoe trip in Odense

If you like to be active during your summer vacation, it’s also possible to rent a canoe or a pedal boat from Odense Aafart. If you rent a canoe, you can choose from several different routes, all with different levels of difficulty.

It is also possible to rent a pedal boat. Here you can bring your own picnic basket and eat it on board surrounded by the beautiful nature of Odense Ås. When you rent a pedal boat or canoe, you take the trip at your own pace. It’s a true summer vacation experience to cycle or paddle in Odense’s beautiful, fantastic and adventurous river.

The Funen Village

Experience the Funen Village

You can also spend your summer vacation traveling back in time. Take the whole family on a journey back to the 1800s. At The Funen Village you can experience what it was like to live in Hans Christian Andersen’s time. Andersen’s time. The museum itself consists of a number of farms and houses that have stood around Funen and the islands. The Funen Village has various ongoing activities and events in the village.

Odense Zoo

Experience Odense Zoo

Odense Zoo is an ideal summer vacation experience. Odense Zoo is a cozy zoo with many different animals from all over the world. It is possible to take a tour boat from Munke Mose to Odense Zoo and sail the beautiful Odense River from the city center to Odense Zoo. After the visit, it is possible to take the tour boat back to Munke Mose again.

Odins Odense

Odins in Odense - Easter vacation in Odense

At Odins Odense you can take your family back to the time when the Iron Age was replaced by the Viking Age. You can also visit the living village where you can see various activities from around 500 years before to around 1100 years after Christ. This is a summer vacation experience with a difference.

FAQ - Summer vacation experiences on Funen

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 can you experience on Funen during your summer vacation?

Funen offers many experiences during the summer holidays – from nature experiences and cozy towns to activities on the water. Popular experiences include boat trips on the Odense River, visits to Odense Zoo, walks in Munkemose and trips to Fruens Bøge.

Funen is a great place for family experiences. Many visit Odense Zoo, the playgrounds in Munkemose or take a trip on the water with Odense Aafart. There are also many nature experiences and activities for both children and adults.

Yes, you can experience nature from the water in several places on Funen. In Odense, for example, you can take a boat trip with Odense Aafart on Odense River or rent pedal boats and explore the river at your own pace.

Summer is one of the best times to visit Funen. Nature is lush, the weather is often mild, and many activities and events take place in towns, parks and nature areas.

In Odense you can experience Odense Zoo, take a walk along the Odense River, visit Munkemose or take a boat trip with Odense Aafart. The city also offers museums, cafés and cozy green areas.

Yes, Funen is known for its beautiful landscapes, forests and coastal areas. Many visitors enjoy walking or cycling along the trails, experiencing nature by the Odense River or going for a walk in the many parks and nature areas.

Along Odense River you will find several popular activities such as sailing trips with Odense Aafart, pedal boats, walking and cycling paths and green areas such as Munkemose and Fruens Bøge.

Funen combines beautiful nature, cozy towns and many experiences. Known as the green heart of Denmark, the island offers activities for families, couples and tourists who want to experience nature, culture and history.