What to see in Bogense
What to see in Bogense? Find the great sights and all the quirky details of Bogense on your very own city walk. Bogense offers so many great stories🏘️
Bogense has a long history as a market town and got its marketplace privileges from Danish King Erik Menved in 1288. Bogense was an active trading place with a ferry to Klakring at Juelsminde in Jutland. In 1575, the town was reduced to ashes in a fire disaster, and the town lost its significance. Bogense did become the most important trading town for the upland and had many factories at the old port, and in the 1900s the town had a railway station with connections to Odense and Middelfart.
Today, Bogense is Denmark's nicest market town with a well-preserved town square and many old, cozy town houses. Find out more about houses and sights on this self-guided city walk through the old part of Bogense, where we start and end at Bogense harbour.
Bogense city walk
Bogense Old Harbour
The old harbour in Bogense is pure cosiness and relaxation, beautiful boats and fine restaurants. But once, the quays Østre and Vestre Mole were part of an active industrial port with fishing trawlers, ferries and factories.
MS Castor at the Old Harbour in Bogense
See MS Castor in Bogense: The historic wooden ship from 1936 stands as a harbour landmark, telling the story of fishing, sailing, and coastal life.
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!
The Aero Windmill at Bogense Harbour
The tall tower at the harbour in Bogense is actually not a tower at all, it is one of Denmark's first wind turbines for producing electricity!
The Watchman’s Path in Bogense
The Watchman's path in Bogense is part of the old path that used to go all the way around the old market town Bogense - and you can still walk some of the route!
Bogense Town Stream
The town stream winds its way through Bogense, and you can follow it for a long stretch on paths along the water—keep an eye out for sea trout and otters too!
Nordfyns Museum
At Nordfyns Museum, you'll find exhibitions about the history of Bogense and North Funen and lots of exciting memories and remnants from the past!
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.
The Oldest House of North Funen
North Funen's oldest house is over 600 years old - and still a beautiful building in the middle of Bogense!
The Tanner's House at Adelgade 54
The dyehouse, tannery and Hempels House - the house on Adelgade 54 has many names and has had many functions over the years. Today it's one of Bogense's most well - preserved buildings.
Erik Menved Kro - half-timbered house
Funen's oldest inn and a beautiful half-timbered building from the Renaissance - you shouldn't overlook Erik Menved's Inn in the centre of Bogense!
The Old Merchant's House in Østergade
The old merchant's house is a large and beautiful half-timbered building in Østergade in Bogense - and it has been used as a shop since the 18th century.
The Town Hall in Bogense
The new town hall in Bogense dates from 1921 - but the beautiful building is still in use as a town hall, and it has for many years been of great importance to the town.
The Carillon at Bogense Town Hall
Das Glockenspiel im Rathaus von Bogense spielt das ganze Jahr über die schönsten Melodien. Finden Sie heraus, welche Melodie gerade gespielt wird!
Bogense's Old Town Hall in Sct. Annagade
Bogense's old town hall in Sct. Annagade is a beautiful old building, and it may hide a passage that goes all the way to Æbelø - at least according to legend ...
The Water Tower in Bogense
The beautiful tower building on Teglgårdsvej in Bogense is Bogense Water Tower, from where you can enjoy a magnificent view!
The Market Square in Bogense
Bogense's old beautiful town square in front of the church with the small adorable houses is one of the most well-preserved in Denmark!
Funen's smallest house
Could you have lived here? Find one of Denmark's smallest houses at the beautiful town square in Bogense and imagine if you could have felt comfortable in the small house ...
Bogense Kirke - St. Nicholas Church
Sankt Nikolaj Church in Bogense is dedicated to the sailors' saint and the church's spire can be seen from afar, because the church is beautifully situated on a coastal cliff with a sea view.
The Timber House in Bogense
The large half-timbered house at Adelgade and Kirkestræde in Bogense is many years old, but is still a beautiful building!
Bogense Marina
Bogense Marina is an impressive marina with room for 700 boats, tables and benches along the pier where you can enjoy your packed lunch, and a fantastic view of Kattegat and Jutland!
