KONGENS HAVE (ROYAL GARDEN):

Odense Slot (the Castle of Odense) is situated in Kongens Have (Royal Garden) and has roots in the 1200s. Since then it has been the administrative center for Odense since the reformation.It has also been a cloister, hospital, Royal residence and museum. Today it houses offices for administration and culture for the municipality of Odense. It was used as a restplace for kings during the travels within Denmark.

Odense Castle

H.C. ANDERSEN HAVEN (HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN'S GARDEN):

This park, also called Eventyrhaven after HC Andersen's stories, is situated in central Odense, right behind the cathedral. It is famous for its sculpture of H.C. Andersen and has won the Nordic Green Space Award. It was established by a book club in 1876, then closed to public.

The statue of HC Andersen, erected in 1949, and Odense Domkirke (cathedral).

Cathedral seen from HC Andersen HavenHC Andersen Haven