Odense

City on Funen island in Denmark.

Odense is a city located on the island of Funen in Denmark. It serves as an important regional hub for commerce, education, and culture and is renowned as the birthplace of famous author Hans Christian Andersen.

/oʊˈdɛnz/

Odense derives from the Old Norse *Oddr* meaning 'odder' (a beaver's tail) and *nesi* meaning 'headland'.

Odense is a city in Denmark, known as the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen and located on the island of Funen.

Denmark Funen

city geographical location