Overview
Small Odense Aafart boats run along the Odense River for 30-50 minutes between the city, Odense Zoo, and Funen Village, gliding through the pastoral scenery Andersen loved as a child. Reeds, swans, and cattle in meadows reveal Odense's true countryside charm. The service runs May to September, with combined packages including Odense Zoo entry. One-way about DKK 60. Board at the city center or zoo boat dock.
Opening Hours
10:00-17:00 (May-September only; hourly departures).
Travel Tips
The zoo + boat combo offers great value. Check the schedule — only operates May to September.
Hotels near Odense River Boat
Hotels and guesthouses in Odense, Munke Mose, Odense
Other attractions in Odense
Hans Christian Andersen Museum
A museum that immerses visitors in the life and storytelling world of Hans Christian Andersen.
Egeskov Castle
A beautiful Renaissance castle that appears to float on the water.
Funen Village (Den Fynske Landsby)
An open-air museum recreating Danish rural life from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Odense Zoo
One of Denmark's leading zoos along the Odense River, famous for its Arctic exhibit.
St. Canute's Cathedral
A Gothic cathedral begun in the 12th century, housing the remains of King Canute the Saint.
Andersen's Birthplace
The small yellow house where Andersen was born, offering a glimpse of his childhood.
Vimmerstrede & Pedestrian Street
Odense's central pedestrian shopping street with a charming fairy-tale atmosphere.