Essentials
- City
- Odense, Region Syddanmark, Denmark
- Population
- 207,762
- Internet Speed
- 95 Mbps average, fiber widely available
- Currency & Banking
- Danish Krone (DKK). 1 USD ≈ 6.85 DKK, 1 EUR ≈ 7.45 DKK
- Tap Water
- Drinkable, among the highest quality in Europe
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/E/F/K sockets
- SIM Card
- Lebara, Lycamobile (Prepaid), 3 (Three), and Telenor
- Banking for Expats
- Lunar (Digital), Danske Bank, Revolut, Wise
- Accommodation
- HousingTarget, BoligPortal, and Airbnb
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, Denmark is nearly 100% cashless; Dankort and Apple Pay are ubiquitous
- Short Term Rentals
- City Hotel Odense Apartments, Airbnb, and Forenom
- Budget Accommodation
- Danhostel Odense City (approx. 250 DKK/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- H.C. Andersen Quarter (Old Town) and Vestergade
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Latinerkvarteret (Latin Quarter) or Skibhuskvarteret for a local feel
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Coworking Plus (Kochsgade 31) - Approx. 1,500 DKK/month
- Best Cafe for Work
- Analog Kaffebar (Kongensgade 54) or Nelle's Coffee & Wine (Overgade 21)
- Networking Events
- Tech Talk Odense at Cortex Park and Odense Seed and Venture meetups
- Social Events for Expats
- International Community Odense (Monthly 'First Friday Expat Night')
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Taxa 4x35 (No Uber in Denmark; apps are for official taxis)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Donkey Republic (Orange bikes), Swapfiets (approx. 185 DKK/month)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Kerteminde Nordstrand (20 mins by car/bus)
- Top Regional Airline
- Danish Air Transport (DAT)
- Top International Airline
- SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) out of Billund or Copenhagen
- Highway Access
- E20 Motorway connecting Jutland and Zealand
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Odense Banegård Center (Odense Station)
- Public Transport Passes
- Rejsekort (contactless card) or Odense Letbane (Tram) single tickets via app
- Regional Travel
- DSB Trains to Copenhagen (75 mins) or Aarhus (90 mins)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- OUH - Odense Universitetshospital (J. B. Winslows Vej 4)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Yoga Huset (Vestergade 5) and Hot Yoga Odense
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- PureGym (multiple locations), SATS (Odense City)
- Laundry Services
- Møntvask (Laundromat) at various locations, approx 40 DKK per load
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Wolt, Foodora, and Just Eat
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Brunsviger (Fynish sugar cake) and Smørrebrød
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Café Kosmos (Lottrups Gård 1), Souperb
- Best Dessert Spots
- Lagkagehuset for pastries, Mortens Chokolade
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Coolblue.dk, Zalando.dk, Amazon.de (with Danish shipping)
- Grocery Delivery
- Nemlig.com and Føtex Food Online
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Klingenberg and Brandts Passage
- Local Brewery
- Albani Brewery (Hansen's Brauhaus for craft beer)
- Wine Bars
- Nelle’s Filosoffen and Amy’s Winehouse
- Street Food Stalls
- Storms Pakhus (Lerchesgade 4) - Highly recommended for nomads
- Popular International Cuisine
- Goma (Japanese Fusion), Atami Sushi, Marcantonio Trattoria
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Netto, REMA 1000, and Lidl
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- H.C. Andersens Hus (House of Hans Christian Andersen)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Brandts Museum of Art and Visual Culture
- Historical Sites
- Saint Canute's Cathedral (Odense Domkirke)
- Religious Sites
- Vor Frue Kirke (Church of Our Lady)
- Annual Events
- H.C. Andersen Festivals (August), Tinderbox Music Festival (June)
- Cultural Districts
- Brandts Klædefabrik area
- Theater Venues
- Odense Teater (Jernbanegade 21)
- Local Markets
- The Sorte Brødre Torv Market (Wednesdays and Saturdays)
- Music Scene
- Posten (Concert venue) and Musikhuset Dexter (Jazz/Blues)
- Street Art
- Mural of H.C. Andersen (Vintapperstræde)
- Cooking Classes
- Timm Vladimirs Køkken
- Art Galleries
- Galleri Galschiøt (Banevænget 22)
- Historic Buildings
- Odense Rådhus (City Hall)
- Local Heritage
- Den Fynske Landsby (The Funen Village) open-air museum
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Munke Mose Park and Odense Å (Odense River)
- National Parks Nearby
- Nationalpark Skjoldungernes Land (approx 1.5 hours away)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- The Odense River Path (Odense Å-stien) - 15km trail
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Stige Ø (Former landfill turned recreational hill with city views)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Vigelsø in the Odense Fjord
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Public shelters at Stige Ø
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- PostNord, GLS Parcel Shops (found in supermarkets)
- Tech Repair Services
- StayOnline (Vestergade), Mentech
- Table Tennis Spots
- OB Bordtennis (Idrætsvej 7)
- Language Classes
- Lærdansk Odense (Danish for foreigners)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Odense Central Library (Borgernes Hus at the station)
- Community Centers
- Seniorhus Odense and Studenterhuset Odense
- Gaming Lounges
- O7 Gaming (Esports center)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Casino Odense (Claus Bergs Gade 2)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 40,000 DKK per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 1,600,000 DKK)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 28,000 DKK per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 1,120,000 DKK)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 38,000 DKK per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 2,280,000 DKK)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 25,000 DKK per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 1,500,000 DKK)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 35,000 DKK per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 2,800,000 DKK)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 23,000 DKK per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 1,840,000 DKK)
- Corporate Tax
- 22%
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 27% for individuals (basis rate)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for residents
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- Approx. 52.07% (Topskat)
- VAT
- 25% (Moms)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, strict regulations apply to foreign subsidiaries
- Property Tax
- Yes, consists of Land Tax (Grundskyld) and Property Value Tax
- Property Transaction Tax
- Approx. 0.6% to 1.5% in registration fees plus fixed stamps
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No specific nomad visa; Foreign researchers/highly paid employees may qualify for a 27% flat rate (Forskerordningen)