If you thought you have enough information about Denmark or just wondering why you need to stay in Odense, then you are yet to experience more in the city. Odense is a cultural and historical city from where renowned writer Hans Christian Andersen was born. This alone should tell you that Odense is a city of greatness and living there will give you some calming assurance.

When in Odense, you get to have a feeling of walking in the footsteps of H.C. Andersen and get a sense of the city’s life 200 years ago. The city also hosts various annual festivals which are just as exciting as they are inspiring. Such festivals relive the historical memories of the city.

The beauty of Odense is not only in its culture and historical significance but also provides you with the opportunity to just enjoy good local life. You can also readily access assortment of cuisines, enjoy the cozy atmosphere and take some time to meditate around city’s many green oases.

How 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. From here, you can 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 modern residential neighborhood with restaurants and activities. You can then move to the Latin Quarter of the old textile factory Brandts. At the southern end of the town you will find Mrs Bøge . This is where rich people moved for a picnic in the green.

Housing in Odense

In Odense, there are provisions for renting a house, buying a house, or getting student accommodation. It is however important to use the verified housing agencies and websites to avoid falling prey to unscrupulous dealers.

Key to your fining 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. However, you will 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 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

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:

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

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.

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