Your experience in Denmark can never be complete without a visit or short stay in Odense. There is just so much in store for you in the city that was home to the prolific writer of the time, Hans Christian Andersen.
Odense will surprise you with its unique historical and cultural heritage. Modernity too has its presence in form of great buildings and the bubbly cheerful population that takes pride in their everyday life. The richness of Odense city spans back more than 200 years ago.
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Odense also plays host to various annual festivals which attract people from far and wide. Any fun-loving person cannot miss reasons to find the city enjoyable and inspiring. The cultural events that are organized annually in Odense relive not only the city’s history but also of entire Denmark.
In Odense, you will be spoilt for the choice of cuisines, attractions, cultural diversity, and many more. You will obviously enjoy the cozy atmosphere and take some time to meditate around the city’s many green oases.
Best way to fully experience Odense
When you enter Odense, you need to really understand its planning for you to get a full experience. The city has different districts which are open for you to explore. The original part of the city is the historic neighborhood which was home to HC Andersen, Oluf Bager, and many other prominent citizens.
You can then take a walk down to the port of Odense, which currently teams with a lot of activity and typically turning into one of the active industrial harbors in Denmark. The port has a modern residential neighborhood with restaurants and activities.
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The Latin Quarter of the old textile factory Brandts is also a place to be. As you move to the southern end of the city, Mrs. Bøge will be there to embrace if not surprise you with whatever you wish. This is where rich people moved for a picnic in the green.
Housing in Odense
In Odense, there are provisions for renting, buying, or getting student accommodation. It is however important to use legit housing agencies which have a good history. The best way to find such companies is to visit their websites or just make a walk-in to avoid falling prey to unscrupulous dealers.
Key to you finding the right accommodation for you in Odense is the need to take a look at the lists of accommodation portals, housing associations, and private landlords in Odense.
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You will, however, realize that rental properties in Odense are highly competitive as demand is often so high. You will need to be super active and ready to act quickly so that you really get the right apartment. You may be lucky to get a furnished or semi-furnished house in Odense but most of the rental properties are unfurnished.
Renting a home in Odense requires that you pay a deposit of up to three months and an advance payment of between 1-3 months. However, these specific details depend on the nature of the tenancy agreement you are signing. It is important to always pay close attention to every detail in the contract as they become binding when you sign it.
The list of websites here gives the individuals and agencies that offer rooms and apartments for rent and sale. of the websites will charge you a fee to access contact details.
Approximate Housing Charges
- Room in a student’s hall of residence (kollegium)- EURO 240-460 /month
- Privately rented room in a house/flat (with access to shower): Estimated price, 12-20m2 room, EURO 270-600 per month.
- Privately rented flat– 35-60m2 apartment EURO 470-940 /month
Free Websites for housing
- www.findbolig.nu (most comprehensive, only in Danish)
Student housing, flats, shared apartments and rooms for rent. With links to landlords/Real Estate Agents. - www.boligsurf.dk (in English)
Flats, shared apartments and rooms for rent. - boligdeal.dk (partially English)
Site coordinating communication between tenants, buyers and landlords of private housing - www.gromia.com (partially English)
Site coordinating communication between tenants and landlords of private housing - boligoensker.dk (only in Danish)
All around housing and accommodation - www.findroommate.dk
Students and others looking for roommates - www.lejerbo.dk
Lejerbo administers apartments across Denmark, including youth housing. - www.boliga.dk (Google translation)
Student housing, flats, shared apartments and rooms for rent - www.ledige-lejligheder.dk (Google translation)
Site coordinating communication between tenants, buyers and landlords of private housing - www.akutbolig.dk (Google translation)
Site coordination communication between tenants and landlords of private housing - www.findhousingdenmark.com
Information site about the housing market for tenants
Pay-to-view Websites
- www.dba.dk (Google translation)
Ebay affiliate. List of flats and rooms for rent. Some ads are free to view - www.boligportal.dk (in English)
Flats, shared apartments and rooms for rent: 50 euro/2 months - www.bolighit.dk (in English)
Flats, shared apartments and rooms for rent: 27 euro/3 months
- www.lejebolig.dk (in English)
Flats, shared apartments and rooms for rent: 50 euro/2 months - www.boligbasen.dk (in English)
Flats, shared apartments and rooms for rent: 80 euro/6 months - https://en.boligninja.dk/ (English (translated version))
Flats, shared apartments and rooms for rent: 2,5 euro/3 days and afterwards 40 euros/1 month
Getting work and working in Odense
Once in Odense as a student or any other category of residence, the next source of concern is how to get a reasonable wage earning job. It is true that daily sustenance and other bills in Odense requires you to have some good money which is the recon you need some form of gainful employment on a full time or part time basis.
In Odense, you can get jobs without necessarily having ability to speak Danish. The jobs are accommodative to English speaking people as well.
For job openings in Odense you can check;
Other popular job websites for you:
- Glassdoor
- Indeed
- Jobs in Odense
- City of Odense
- Step Stone
- Job Finder
Education in Odense
Odense is typically a city where residents strive to balance family, work and studies. If you do not need to study then maybe you child needs it. So Odense offers some of the best educational institutions in Denmark. The schools use an elaborate curriculum which meets the EU standards. As a foreign student you can learn more about Odense on
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- Erasmus Student Network, Odense (ESN)
- Studenterhus Odense – By students, for students
- Study in Denmark
- The Education Guide
The higher education Institutions in Odense include;
- UCL University College
- University of Southern Denmark
Primary schools in Odense
You can enrol your child in the schools in Odense here,
- Abildgårdskolen
- Gillestedvej 15, 5240 Odense NO
- Agedrup School
- Brolandvej 16, 5320 Agedrup
- Dalum School
- Demantsvej 30, 5260 Odense S
- Owner Lykkeskolen
- Rødegårdsvej 164, 5230 Odense M
- Enghaveskolen
- Roesskovsvej 125, 5200 Odense V
- HC Andersen School
- Tjørnehaven 175, 5240 Odense NO
- Hjallese School
- Solbærvej 5, 5260 Odense
- Holluf Pile School
- Nøglens Kvarter 10, 5220 Odense SØ
- Hunderup School
- Solfaldsvej 11, 5000 Odense C
- Højby School
- Nørrelunden 20, 5260 Odense S
- Højme School
- Højmevænget 3, 5250 Odense
- Korup School
- Præstevej 2 – 4, 5210 Odense NV
- Krogsgård School
- Smedebakken 24, 5270 Odense N
- Lumby School
- Harlekinvej 74, 5270 Odense N
- Munkebjerg School
- Fengersvej 6, 5230 Odense M
- Næsby School
- Skolevej 9, 5270 Odense
- Nørrebjergskolen
- Nørrebjergvej 7, 5220 Odense SØ
- Paarup School
- Paarupvej 19, 5210 Odense NV
- Dean Farm School
- Middelfartvej 180, 5200 Odense V
- Rasmus Rapid School
- Brændekildevej 30, 5250 Odense SV
- Rising School
- Risingsvej 25, 5000 Odense C
- Norton School
- Stærmosegårdsvej 51, 5230 Odense M
- Sanderumgaard School
- Veddel racevej 4, 5250 Odense SV
- Sct. His School
- Skibhusvej 188, 5000 Odense
- Seden School
- Bullerupvej 30, 5240 Odense NO
- St. Klemens School
- Dahlsvej 1, 5260 Odense S
- Spurvelundskolen
- Spurvelundsvej 16, 5270 Odense N
- Ladder School
- Stigevej 247, 5270 Odense N
- Søhus School
- Bispeengen 3, 5270 Odense N
- Tarup School
- Tarupgårdsvej 1, 5210 Odense NV
- Tingkærskolen
- Ørbækvej 701, 5220 Odense SØ
- Things Loop School
- Bergendals Allé 25, 5250 Odense SV
- Ubberud School
- Ubberudvej 30, 5491 Blommenslyst
- Western School
- Roersvej 10, 5000 Odense C
- Åløkke School
- Kong Georgsvej 31, 5000 Odense C
International schools Maybe you require to take your child to an international school in Odense. You can choose from enrolling your child in Odense International School and Nyborg Gymnasium