Denmark · month by month
Odense food calendar
What is in season in Odense, what to eat right now, the food festivals worth planning around and the months to be careful with. Tap a month.
January in Odense
A hard monthNothing of this kind in January. Try Everything.
Nothing special on our calendar for January yet. The city guide has what is good all year.
February in Odense
A hard monthNothing of this kind in February. Try Everything.
Nothing special on our calendar for February yet. The city guide has what is good all year.
March in Odense
Nothing of this kind in March. Try Everything.
Nothing special on our calendar for March yet. The city guide has what is good all year.
April in Odense
Nothing of this kind in April. Try Everything.
Nothing special on our calendar for April yet. The city guide has what is good all year.
May in Odense
Shoulder seasonThe best of May: New potatoes.
In season
- New potatoes
From Funen's fields, "the garden of Denmark".
May–Jun
Nothing of this kind in May. Try Everything.
June in Odense
Peak seasonThe best of June: New potatoes, Strawberries and cherries.
In season
- New potatoes
From Funen's fields, "the garden of Denmark".
May–Jun - Strawberries and cherries
Funen fruit stands along the roads.
Jun–Aug
Nothing of this kind in June. Try Everything.
July in Odense
Peak seasonThe best of July: Strawberries and cherries.
In season
- Strawberries and cherries
Funen fruit stands along the roads.
Jun–Aug
Plan around
- Summer holidaysJuly
Some restaurants close.
Nothing of this kind in July. Try Everything.
August in Odense
Peak seasonThe best of August: Strawberries and cherries, H.C. Andersen Festival.
In season
- Strawberries and cherries
Funen fruit stands along the roads.
Jun–Aug
On the calendar
- H.C. Andersen FestivalAugust
The city's festival; stalls and outdoor eating.
Nothing of this kind in August. Try Everything.
September in Odense
Shoulder seasonThe best of September: Apples.
In season
- Apples
Funen's orchards; cider and apple cakes.
Sep–Oct
Nothing of this kind in September. Try Everything.
October in Odense
The best of October: Apples.
In season
- Apples
Funen's orchards; cider and apple cakes.
Sep–Oct
Nothing of this kind in October. Try Everything.
November in Odense
The best of November: Æbleskiver and gløgg, Christmas markets.
Eat it now
- Æbleskiver and gløgg
Christmas treats.
Nov–Dec
On the calendar
- Christmas marketsfrom November
In the old town around H.C. Andersen's house.
Nov–Dec
Nothing of this kind in November. Try Everything.
December in Odense
The best of December: Æbleskiver and gløgg, Christmas markets.
Eat it now
- Æbleskiver and gløgg
Christmas treats.
Nov–Dec
On the calendar
- Christmas marketsfrom November
In the old town around H.C. Andersen's house.
Nov–Dec
Nothing of this kind in December. Try Everything.
Festival dates move from year to year, so check this year's dates before you book. Seasons are how growers, markets and local guides describe them; edges vary with the weather. Know something we missed? Tell us.