Overview
Opened in 1930, Odense Zoo is one of Denmark's most popular zoos, straddling both banks of the Odense River so the zoo itself feels like a riverside park. The Arctic Ring (Den Arktiske Ring) lets you observe polar bears and walruses through a glass tunnel, with additional zones for African savanna and South American rainforest. Drawing about 500,000 visitors annually, it's one of Denmark's top family attractions and can be reached by river boat from the city center. Admission about DKK 220. 30-minute walk from downtown or bus 21.
Travel Tips
Seeing polar bears swim through the underwater tunnel is the highlight. Arriving by Odense River boat makes it extra special.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Odense, Denmark from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Denmark on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Korean Community · Korean Food
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Attractions near Odense Zoo
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Danish Railway Museum (Jernbanemuseet)
Scandinavia's largest railway museum, opened in 1975.
📍 738m away
Kongens Have (King's Garden), Odense
A Baroque garden dating to 1720, laid out in front of Odense Palace.
📍 1.5km away
Things to Do in Odense
Andersen's Fairy-Tale Trail Walk
Self-guided walk from the Andersen Museum to his birthplace and the fairy-tale character statues. Free (museum entry about DKK 145)
Egeskov Castle Day Trip
Day trip to the Renaissance moat castle 30 minutes by bus from Odense. Includes maze, treetop walk, vintage cars. Admission about DKK 245 (EUR 33)
Odense River Boat Tour
Small boats running about 40 minutes along the Odense River between downtown, the zoo, and Funen Village. May-September only. One-way about DKK 60 (EUR 8)