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Want to discover the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, where cobbled streets and historic homes whisper fairy‑tale magic? Good news, Odense is accessible with a quick connection from Paris via Copenhagen, with regular trains that make the journey a pleasant two‑day adventure. Here’s our guide for a cultural escape 100% by train where heritage, green spaces, and charming streets blend together, no flying, no car, and every corner offers a story waiting to be explored.
You'll depart from Paris Gare du Nord aboard the Eurostar to Brussels Midi, then transfer to a Deutsche Bahn service heading to Copenhagen, and from there a DSB train takes you to Odense. The total journey takes roughly 15 hours with two changes, but the overnight trains let you sleep and arrive refreshed. Once you arrive in Odense’s central station, the city’s tram network and bike lanes make it easy to explore the historic centre without a car.
In Odense, there's no shortage of options: from the evocative Hans Christian Andersen Museum to the tranquil Odense Botanical Garden, the city offers a blend of history and nature. The lively Odense City Hall and the nearby Odense Zoo showcase the town’s cultural and natural diversity. The streets echo with the soft hum of cafés, street performers, and the gentle flow of the Odense River, creating a relaxed yet inspiring atmosphere. It all unfolds easily on foot or by public transport, a city to savor as much as to visit.
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