| Odense | ||
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| Country | Denmark | |
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| Region | Region Syddanmark | |
| Municipality | Odense Municipality | |
| Center | Flakhaven | |
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| Population | 158,163 (2008) | |
| First documented | 988 | |
| - City charter | 1355 | |
| - Current municipality | 1970 | |
| Timezone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| - summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal codes | 5000, 5100, 5200, 5210, 5220, 5230, 5240, 5250, 5260, 5270 | |
  Odense (left center) in Denmark
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The city of Odense (Danish, pronounced [ˈoð̞ˀn̩sə] listen ) is the third largest city in Denmark. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe Region Syddanmark ( English: Region South Denmark) is an administrative region of Denmark established on January 1, 2007 as part Odense Municipality, (Odense Kommune is a Danish municipality ( kommune) in Region Syddanmark on the island of Funen in central Denmark Events By Place Africa Al-Azhar University is founded in Cairo, Egypt (the second oldest university in the world A city charter or town charter (generically municipal charter) is a legal Document establishing a Municipality such as a City or Odense Municipality, (Odense Kommune is a Danish municipality ( kommune) in Region Syddanmark on the island of Funen in central Denmark Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Central European Time ( CET) is one of the names of the Time zone that is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. UTC+1 is used in the following locations Central European Time West Africa Time Western European Summer Time Central European Summer Time ( CEST) is one of the names of UTC+2 Time zone, 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. UTC+2 corresponds to the following Time zones Eastern European Time Egypt Standard Time Central Africa Time The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe The name Odense comes from the Norse god Odin. Odin (ˈoʊdɪn from Old Norse Óðinn) is considered the chief god in Norse paganism.
Odense city has 158,163 inhabitants, as of January 1, 2008 and is the main city of the island of Funen. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Funen ( Danish: Fyn; ˈfyːˀn with a size of 2984 km² (1152 sq It is the seat of Odense Municipality and was the seat of Odense County until 1970, and Funen County from 1970 until January 1, 2007 when the county became part of Region Syddanmark. Odense Municipality, (Odense Kommune is a Danish municipality ( kommune) in Region Syddanmark on the island of Funen in central Denmark Odense County (Odense Amt is a former province in Denmark, located on the northern half of the island of Funen in central Denmark Insignia Funen County's Coat of arms showed three connected gold hop leaves on a field of red representing three former counties of Odense Svendborg and Assens New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Region Syddanmark ( English: Region South Denmark) is an administrative region of Denmark established on January 1, 2007 as part
The city lies close to Odense Fjord on the Odense River (Odense Å). The Odense River (Odense Å is a river located on the island of Funen, in central Denmark. Its railway station lies on the route between Copenhagen and Jutland, the peninsular mainland. Copenhagen (ˌkəʊpənˈheɪgən ˌkəʊpənˈhɑːgən ˈkəʊpənˌheɪgən ˈkəʊpənˌhɑːgən kʰøb̥ənˈhɑʊ̯ˀn kʰøb̥m̩ˈhɑʊ̯ˀn is the capital and largest city This article is about the region of Denmark. For the World War I naval battle see Battle of Jutland. A 7. 5 metre (25 ft. ) deep canal, dug from 1796 to 1806, gives access to the town from the fjord. Year 1796 ( MDCCXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Year 1806 ( MDCCCVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common A fjord or fiord (fjɔːd|fiːɔːd or fiːɔːd is a long narrow Inlet with steep sides created in a valley carved by glacial activity.
Accessibility to Odense was greatly increased when the ferry service between the two main Danish islands, Zealand and Funen, was replaced by the Great Belt Bridge - opened in 1997 for rail traffic, 1998 for road traffic. See also Merchant ship A ferry is a form of transport usually a Boat or Ship, used to carry (or ferry) passengers and Zealand (also Sealand Danish: Sjælland;) is the largest Island (7031 km² of Denmark (excluding Greenland Funen ( Danish: Fyn; ˈfyːˀn with a size of 2984 km² (1152 sq The Great Belt Fixed Link (Storebæltsforbindelsen is the Fixed link between the Danish islands of Zealand and Funen across the Great Belt Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) When the bridge opened, it was the second longest suspension bridge in the world. This article is concerned with a particular type of suspension bridge the suspended-deck type Its construction greatly cut transportation time between Odense and the Danish capital, Copenhagen. Copenhagen (ˌkəʊpənˈheɪgən ˌkəʊpənˈhɑːgən ˈkəʊpənˌheɪgən ˈkəʊpənˌhɑːgən kʰøb̥ənˈhɑʊ̯ˀn kʰøb̥m̩ˈhɑʊ̯ˀn is the capital and largest city Copenhagen can now be reached by trains from Odense in 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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History
- For the Catholic ecclesiastical history, see Roman Catholic bishopric of Odense
Odense (from Odins Vi, i. The former Roman Catholic bishopric of Odense was a bishopric on the Danish islands that included the islands of Funen (where Odense city its episcopal see e. "Odin's Sanctuary", referring to Odin of Denmark's indigenous Norse mythology), is one of the oldest cities of Denmark and had its 1000th anniversary in 1988. Odin (ˈoʊdɪn from Old Norse Óðinn) is considered the chief god in Norse paganism. Norse mythology comprises the indigenous pre-Christian religion, beliefs and Legends of the Scandinavian peoples including those who settled on Iceland Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) To celebrate this, a forest named "the Thousand Year Forest" (Danish: Tusindårsskoven) was cultivated. The shrine of Saint Canute (Danish: Sankt Knud / Knud den Hellige) in Saint Canute's Cathedral held great attraction for pilgrims throughout the Middle Ages. Canute (or Knut IV (c 1043 &ndash July 10, 1086) also known as Canute the Saint and Canute the Holy ( Danish: Knud IV Danish ( d̥ænsɡ̊ is one of the North Germanic languages (also called Scandinavian languages a sub-group of the Germanic branch of the Saint Canute's Cathedral ( Danish: Odense Domkirke or Sct Knuds Kirke) is named after the Danish king Canute the Saint
In the 16th century the town was the meeting-place of several parliaments, and down to 1805 it was the seat of the provincial assembly of Funen. Funen ( Danish: Fyn; ˈfyːˀn with a size of 2984 km² (1152 sq
Odense's most famous landmark was Odinstårnet (The Odin Tower) constructed in 1935, as the second-tallest tower in Europe, only surpassed by the Eiffel Tower. Odinstårnet ( The Odin Tower) was an Observation tower located on Bolbro Bakke ( Bolbro Hill) in Odense, Denmark. The Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel /tuʀ ɛfɛl/ is an Iron Tower built Odinstårnet was blown up by a Danish Nazi group in 1944 and has never been rebuilt. However, a miniature model of it now stands in the residential area Odinsparken in the area where the original tower was.
Until the beginning of the Danish industrial revolution, Odense was also the 2nd largest city in modern Denmark, but has in recent times been overtaken by Aarhus. Geography The city lies roughly at the geographical centre of Denmark on the peninsula of
Famous residents of Odense
The famous author and poet Hans Christian Andersen was born in Odense on April 2, 1805. Hans Christian Andersen (ˈhanˀs ˈkʰʁæʂd̥jan ˈɑnɐsn̩ in Danish or simply H Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Year 1805 ( MDCCCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or A house in the old part of Odense has been turned into a museum with a large collection of his works and belongings. Also his childhood home is a museum.
Classical composer Carl Nielsen was also born near Odense, and the town houses a museum in his honour. Carl August Nielsen (9 June 1865 &ndash 3 October 1931 was a conductor, Violinist, and Composer from Denmark.
King Canute IV, (ca. Canute (or Knut IV (c 1043 &ndash July 10, 1086) also known as Canute the Saint and Canute the Holy ( Danish: Knud IV 1043 - July 17, 1086), also known as Canute the Saint and Canute the Holy
Industrialist, banker and philanthropist Carl Frederik Tietgen was born in Odense on March 19, 1829. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians A business magnate, sometimes referred to as a mogul, tycoon, baron, or industrialist, is a person who has reached a prominent place in A banker or bank is a Financial institution whose primary activity is to act as a payment agent for customers and to borrow and lend money Philanthropy is the act of donating money goods services time and/or effort to support a socially beneficial cause with a defined objective and with no financial or material Carl Frederik Tietgen ( March 19, 1829 – October 19, 1901) was a Danish financier and industrialist Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. For the game see 1829 (board game. Year 1829 ( MDCCCXXIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display Best known for establishing Denmark's first private bank and numerous conglomerates including DFDS, B&W, Danisco, and Tuborg. A banker or bank is a Financial institution whose primary activity is to act as a payment agent for customers and to borrow and lend money A conglomerate is a large Company that consists of seemingly unrelated Business sections DFDS A/S, an abbreviation of Det Forenede Dampskibs-Selskab (literally The United Steamship Company) is a Danish Shipping company. MAN Diesel (formerly MAN B&W Diesel is is the world’s leading provider of large-bore Diesel enginess for Marine propulsion systems and Power plant applications Danisco A/S ( is a Danish Food production company. They sell a wide variety of pharmaceutical grade Excipients Headquartered in Copenhagen Tuborg is a Danish Brewing company founded in 1873 by Carl Frederik Tietgen.
Inventor and industrialist Thomas B. Thrige, he was born in Odense on May 5, 1866. An inventor is a person who creates or discovers a new method form device or other useful means Thomas Barfoed Thrige ( May 5, 1866 – May 9, 1938) was a Danish entrepreneur industrialist and businessman Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 1866 ( MDCCCLXVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common
Actor Ove Sprogøe (December 21, 1919 - September 14, 2004), was a beloved cinema, stage and TV actor, and now has a square in the centre of town named after him. An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Ove Wendelboe Sprogøe Petersen ( December 21, 1919 &ndash September 14, 2004) was a Danish actor Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Year 1919 ( MCMXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "
Swimmer Louise Ørnstedt (born 1985) was born in Odense. Swimming is the movement by humans or animals through Water, usually without artificial assistance She recently won gold at the European championships in Trieste, Italy in the 50m back crawl and silver in the 100m and the 200m back stroke. Trieste (Trieste Slovene and Croatian: Trst; German: Triest) is a city and port in northeastern Italy very near to Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest
One of the world's best female team handball players, Anja Andersen, was born in Odense on February 15, 1969. Handball (also known as team handball, European handball, or Olympic handball) is a Team sport in which two teams of seven players each (six Anja Andersen (born February 15 1969 in Odense, Denmark) is a female handball player known for both her skills as an offensive player She now coaches the handball team Slagelse Dream Team, multiple winners of the Champions League.
Norwegian missionary Paul Olaf Bodding is buried in Odense. A missionary is a member of a Religion who works to convert those who do not share the missionary's faith someone who proselytizes. Paul Olaf Bodding (* Gjøvik, Norway on 2nd November 1865 † Odense, Denmark on 25th September 1938 was a Norwegian Missionary,
Her Royal Highness Birgitte, The Duchess of Gloucester was born and raised in Odense. Birgitte Duchess of Gloucester (Birgitte Eva (bree-gee-tae; formerly van Deurs born Henriksen 20 June 1946 is a member of the British Royal Family, the wife She has been an active working member the British Royal Family since marrying His Royal Highness Prince Richard (first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II) in 1972. The British Royal Family is the group of close relatives of the monarch of the United Kingdom. Prince Richard Duke of Gloucester (Richard Alexander Walter George born 26 August 1944 is a member of the British Royal Family, the youngest grandchild of King George For the ship see RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Context States headed by Elizabeth II
Business
Several large industries are located in or near Odense. Denmark's biggest shipyard, Odense Steel Shipyard owned by the A.P. Møller-Mærsk Group is situated in the neighbouring town Munkebo. Odense Steel Shipyard (Odense Staalskibsværft located in Odense, Denmark was constructed in 1918–1919 by the A The A P Moller-Maersk Group ( AP Møller-Mærsk Gruppen) is an international Business conglomerate more commonly known simply as Maersk. Munkebo is a town in central Denmark, located in Kerteminde municipality, Region Syddanmark on the island of Funen. The biggest sales auction of vegetables, fruits and flowers (GASA) in Denmark is situated here. The Albani Brewery brews the local Odense Pilsner amongst others. See Albani for other uses of that name Albani Bryggerierne A/S (Eng Pilsner, sometimes pilsener or simply pils, is a Pale lager, developed in the 19th century in the city of Pilsen, Bohemia (
The commercial national television company TV 2 is based in Odense. TV 2 is a Danish government-owned Television station broadcasting from Odense on Funen.
The main campus of the University of Southern Denmark is located in Odense. The University of Southern Denmark (Syddansk Universitet was formed in 1998 (but dates back to 1966 by the merger between Odense University (founded in 1966 Southern
Odense is the home of a number of football clubs, the most important are OB, FC FYN, B1909, B1913 and Dalum IF. Odense Boldklub (also known as Odense BK or the more common used OB) is a Danish professional football club based in the town of Odense FC Fyn is a Danish football club from Odense on Funen. Its first appearance is in the 2006-07 season. Boldklubben 1909 is a Danish football club currently playing in the Danish 2nd Division West. Boldklubben 1913 is a Danish football club currently playing in Danmarksserien. Dalum IF is a Danish football club currently playing in the Danish 2nd Division West.
Tourist attractions
Saint Canute's Cathedral (Danish: Sankt Knuds Kirke) was formerly connected with the great Benedictine monastery of the same name, and is one of the largest and finest buildings of its kind in Denmark. Saint Canute's Cathedral ( Danish: Odense Domkirke or Sct Knuds Kirke) is named after the Danish king Canute the Saint Danish ( d̥ænsɡ̊ is one of the North Germanic languages (also called Scandinavian languages a sub-group of the Germanic branch of the Benedictine refers to the Spirituality and Consecrated life in accordance with the Rule of St Benedict, written by Benedict of Nursia in It is constructed of brick in a pure Gothic style. Originally dating from 1081-1093, it was rebuilt in the 13th century. Under the altar lies Canute (Danish: Knud), the patron saint of Denmark, who had planned to conquer England from William of Normandy. Canute (or Knut IV (c 1043 &ndash July 10, 1086) also known as Canute the Saint and Canute the Holy ( Danish: Knud IV William I of England ( 1027 His reign which brought Norman culture to England had an enormous impact on the subsequent course of England in the Middle Ages He was slain in an insurrection at Odense in 1086. Odense is also the see of the bishop of Funen. A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight
Kings John (Danish: Hans) and Christian II are buried in the city. Hans ( Danish, Norwegian and Swedish) ( 2 February 1455 &ndash 20 February 1513) was union king of Danish ( d̥ænsɡ̊ is one of the North Germanic languages (also called Scandinavian languages a sub-group of the Germanic branch of the Christian II (1 July 1481 &ndash 25 January 1559 was a Danish monarch and King of Denmark, Norway (1513 &ndash 1523 and Sweden (1520 &ndash 1521
Our Lady's Church, built in the 13th century and restored in 1851-1852 and again in 1864, contains a carved 16th century altarpiece by Claus Berg of Lübeck. Lübeck ( is the second largest City in Schleswig-Holstein, in Northern Germany, and one of the major
Odense Palace was erected by King Frederick IV, who died there in 1730. Frederick IV (11 October 1671 &ndash 12 October 1730 was the king of Denmark and Norway from 1699 until his death Year 1730 ( MDCCXXX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a
There is a theatre as well as a symphony orchestra, a zoo, and the Funen Village (Den Fynske Landsby) which is an open air museum with old houses typical for Funen. The Funen Village (Den Fynske Landsby is a Danish Open air museum
Other attractions:
- Odense City Museums
- Hans Christian Andersen Museum
- Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood home
- The Funen Village
- Carl Nielsen Museum
- Carl Nielsen's Childhood home
- Funen Art Museum
- City Museum Møntergården
- Odense Theatre
- Odense Fjord
- Churches & Cathedrals
- Saint Knud's Cathedral
- Saint Albani Church
- Vor Frue Church
- Saint Hans Church
- Odense Zoo
- Odense Central Library
- Odense Sportspark
- University of Southern Denmark previously known as Odense University
- Odense Symphony Orchestra
- Odense Music School
- Danish Railway Museum
- Nonnebakken
Population statistics
The land area of Odense is 304 km², with a population density of 611 per km² (2005 figures from Helsingin Seudun Aluesarjat). Odense City Museums (Odense Bys Museer is a department in City and Culture administration (By- og Kulturforvaltningen which again is a department in Odense municipality The Funen Village (Den Fynske Landsby is a Danish Open air museum Saint Canute's Cathedral ( Danish: Odense Domkirke or Sct Knuds Kirke) is named after the Danish king Canute the Saint The University of Southern Denmark (Syddansk Universitet was formed in 1998 (but dates back to 1966 by the merger between Odense University (founded in 1966 Southern Odense University, now Syddansk Universitet Odense (or SDU Odense in abbreviated form has been part of the University of Southern Denmark since 1998 of The Danish Railway Museum ( Danmarks Jernbanemuseum) is located in Odense, Denmark. Nonnebakken (literally "Nun Hill" is a hill in Odense, Denmark. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume The population of Odense city, per January 1 of a given year, according to Danmarks Statistik. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Statistics Denmark ( Danish: Danmarks Statistik) is a Danish governmental organization under the Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs.
| Year | Population | Year | Population |
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| 1976[1] | 138,348 | 1999 | 144,940 |
| 1981 | 136,646 | 2000 | 145,062 |
| 1986 | 137,286 | 2001 | 144,849 |
| 1989 | 138,339 | 2002 | 144,636 |
| 1990 | 138,986 | 2003 | 145,374 |
| 1992 | 140,886 | 2004 | 145,554 |
| 1994 | 143,029 | 2006[2] | 152,060 |
| 1996 | 144,518 | 2007 | 158,453 |
| 1997 | 145,354 | 2008 | 158,163 |
| 1998 | 145,296 | 2009 | - |
Trivia
- Public busses in Odense are painted light green, but were until 2007 bright red since the days when Odense abolished its tram network in the 1950's. In Copenhagen and Århus, busses are yellow.
- The City Hall has a small scar from a battle between Germans and members of the Danish Resistance on 5 May 1945. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar The city's coat of arms - located above the main entrance to City Hall - is damaged. On close inspection, the kneecap of Saint Canute is penetrated by a bullet. Canute (or Knut IV (c 1043 &ndash July 10, 1086) also known as Canute the Saint and Canute the Holy ( Danish: Knud IV
- The city's cathedral, Saint Canute's Church, has the skeletons of both the Saint/King and his brother on public display. In Biology, the skeleton is a strong and often a rigid framework that supports the body of an animal holding it upright and giving it shape and strength (Also skeletal The cathedral also boasts of one of Denmark's finest altarpieces, a magnificent triptych by Claus Berg. A triptych (pronounced "trip-tick" trip'tik (or US: 'tɹʷɪp A large fragment of Byzantine cloth is displayed next to the two skeletons.
- Odense was known as Little Copenhagen in the 19th century. Copenhagen (ˌkəʊpənˈheɪgən ˌkəʊpənˈhɑːgən ˈkəʊpənˌheɪgən ˈkəʊpənˌhɑːgən kʰøb̥ənˈhɑʊ̯ˀn kʰøb̥m̩ˈhɑʊ̯ˀn is the capital and largest city The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar
Twin cities
- For a full list of twin cities, see Odense Municipality
See also
- Odense municipality
- Odense Airport
- Roman Catholic bishopric of Odense
- Tourism in Denmark
- The Funen Village
References
- ^ Statistics Denmark tabel BEF4A 1976-2004
- ^ Statistics Denmark tabel BEF44 2006-
External links
- Odense - City of Hans Christian Andersen
- The City of Odense
- Odense City Museums
- Odense Symphony Orchestra
- Odense Zoo
- Odense Steel Shipyard
- Albani Brewery
- Satellite image from WikiMapia
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