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Sculptures and monuments on North Funen

You see monuments and sculptures all around North Funen - but what are they called? What is that fun sculpture in the roundabout in Søndersø? Where do we find Manneken Pis in Bogense? Find sculptures on North Funen and read more about them here!

Photo: Ole Grost

There are many beautiful, fun and exciting sculptures and monuments around North Funen, and there is always a good story about them. Why are there three main boulders in the roundabout at Otterup? Who  is the mermaid lady? Where can I find the Midgard Serpent in Otterup, and is it true that Manneken Pis can also be found in Bogense? We have the answers for you!

Sculptures and outdoors art

the bauta stones at the roundabout in Otterup
Photo: Anne Mette Rasmussen© Jørgen Meier-Larsen

Monoliths in Otterup

In Otterup there are three large monumental stones, and why is that? The tall stones were set as a replacement for former memorials that had been destroyed, and they mark a historic turn for the town.

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The two sculptures the Bronze Ax and the Angelic Being at Otterup Cemetery
Photo: Otterup Kirkegård© Kent Holm

The Bronze Ax and the Angelic Being in Otterup

At Otterup Cemetery, you'll find two elegant sculptures with a special history; they are created both in grief over death and the hope of overcoming it.

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The Wave in Bogense
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The Wave in Bogense

Visit the marble sculpture The Wave on Strandvej in Bogense – a sea-inspired artwork by Danish artist Lisbeth Krag, located on Strandvej in Bogense and installed in 2025.

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The spike in Otterup seen up close
Photo: Nina Flintegaard© Frede Troelsen

“The Spike” in Otterup

In Otterup town park, you'll find the tall spike, which has stood in several places in the town, in the first years as a fountain. It no longer grows in the water, but in the soil, and is still beautiful.

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Close-up of the sculpture where Thor fights the great Midgard Serpent
Photo: VisitNordfyn© Jørgen Meier-Larsen

Midgårdsormen, the Midgard Serpent, in Otterup

On the town square in Otterup, you'll find the Midgard Serpent in a fight against the god Thor - who will win?

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H. C. Andersen-Skulptur vor dem Kulturzentrum Støberiet
Photo: VisitNordfyn© Jens Galschiøt

Hans Christian Andersen at Bogense Old Harbour

The barefoot Hans Christian Andersen looks satisfied at the old harbour in Bogense - and the sculpture by Jens Galschiøt is a fairy tale in itself!

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The sculpture Mermaid Elle's upper body and head
Photo: Ole Grost© Poul R. Weile

Elle in Bogense

Elle is a mermaid who stands on the far west pier at Bogense Marina and welcomes all the sailors to the town - and you can also greet her if you go see her on the pier!

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The diver at Bogense sea bath with the church and the coast in the background
Photo: Børge Pedersen© Frank Fenriz Jensen

“The Diver” by Bogense Seaside Spa

At Bogense Sea Bath, the Diver is ready to jump out between sky and sea!

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The Manneken Pis figure lit up by a sunbeam
Photo: Jens Wognsen© VisitNordfyn

Manneken Pis, Bogense

Discover the unique story of Bogense's Manneken Pis. Learn about the foundling who became a consul, see his many costumes, and find the famous mascot here.

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tanner Larsen's well with Jernbanegade and the old railway station in the background
Photo: Jens Wognsen© VisitNordfyn

Tanner Larsen’s Well in Bogense

At the intersection of Adelgade, Jernbanegade and Kirkestræde in Bogense is a well - it's the gift tanner Larsen gave the town in 1938.

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The figure “mother washes the child” by Fritz Røed with a view to Gyldensteensvej
Photo: VisitNordfyn© Fritz Røed

Washing the Child - sculpture in Bogense

Child Wash is the beautiful sculpture in front of Bogense Town Hall, where a mother washes her child in the small pool - and it has become a popular figure!

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The blue and yellow art relief by Per Buk on the red brick wall
Photo: VisitNordfyn© Per Buk

Artwork for the North Funen Castle Route

At the town hall in Søndersø hangs a yellow and blue relief with lots of symbols - it's a work of art for the North Funen Castle Route!

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The Tørne sculpture at the roundabout in Søndersø
Photo: VisitNordfyn© Kurt Tegtmeier

"Tørne" in Søndersø

At the roundabout in the middle of Søndersø stands the sculpture Tørne, and it is named after its eternal turn - you can't overlook it!

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