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5 events in Odense to look forward to in summer 2021

5 events in Odense to look forward to in summer 2021

The event scene in Odense, Denmark is slowly awakening. Here is a shout out to 5 events in Odense this summer.

Long time no see!

Long time no see!

A short recap of 2020 with all the life's worries and joys.

April in Odense: 5 events you should know about

April in Odense: 5 events you should know about

Monthly event suggestions for April in Odense.

Nina and Clionadh: robotics made simple

Nina and Clionadh: robotics made simple

Meet the women behind Creative Tech Workshops in Odense - Nina Popovic and Clionadh Martin, who aim to introduce robotics in a simple way.

Hans Christian Arnklit: transforming public space with street art

Hans Christian Arnklit: transforming public space with street art

Meet Hans Christian Arnklit - a street artist based in Odense, Denmark. He aims to bring more colors to the city and enhance public spaces with street art.

Christmas markets in Odense and around Funen 2018

Christmas markets in Odense and around Funen 2018

If you are the sucker for Christmas Markets, your season has begun! Check out the list of Christmas markets in Odense and around Funen in 2018.

Karsten Madsen: Entrepreneurship is all about the journey

Karsten Madsen: Entrepreneurship is all about the journey

What is it like to start a company as an 18 year old and turn it into a successful business? Karsten Madsen shares his entrepreneurship journey.

What's on in Odense in October

What's on in Odense in October

Monthly event suggestions for October in Odense

Peter and Kristina: bringing piano music to the streets of Odense

Peter and Kristina: bringing piano music to the streets of Odense

Dive into joyful talks about creativity, Street Piano Project, passion for music and friendship.

September in Odense: 7 events you should know about

September in Odense: 7 events you should know about

Monthly non-Danish speakers friendly event suggestions for September in Odense.

A spontaneous coffee in Middelfart

A spontaneous coffee in Middelfart

Life in Denmark: a story about (a lack of) spontaneity, which lead to a gorgeous coffee break in Middelfart.

AIESEC in Odense: professionals during the day and a family during the night

AIESEC in Odense: professionals during the day and a family during the night

What is it like to be a member of youth organisation AIESEC? Abdifatah Jibril and Raivis Asmanis shared thoughts on their personal experience.

June in Odense: 5 events you should know about

June in Odense: 5 events you should know about

June is here and so are the monthly event suggestions, so you know what to check out in Odense this month.

Meet WonderCoders: inspiring women to join tech world

Meet WonderCoders: inspiring women to join tech world

WonderCoders are coming to Odense! We talked about women in tech, learning possibilities and the importance of empowerment.

Around Fyn: Fyns Hoved

Around Fyn: Fyns Hoved

Let's head to Fyns Hoved - northernmost point of the island with great landscape views.

May in Odense: events not to be missed

May in Odense: events not to be missed

My personal top 5 events I am looking forward to the most in Odense in May this year.

Exploring the other side: TEDxOdense

Exploring the other side: TEDxOdense

TEDxOdense invited to explore the other side of tomorrow, life, you and me. Sneak peak to the event and thoughts of guests, speakers and volunteers.

In the streets of Barcelona: chasing the spring

In the streets of Barcelona: chasing the spring

A getaway to Barcelona, chasing the spring. About the little things to enjoy while traveling and a mini visual guide to the streets of Barcelona.

Steffie Limère: behind the scenes of TEDxOdense

Steffie Limère: behind the scenes of TEDxOdense

You may already know Steffie Limère as a head organiser of TEDxOdense. Today we talk about the different sides of life in Odense, event management and ideas worth sharing.

Waking up from winter sleep and streets of Odense

Waking up from winter sleep and streets of Odense

Where did February go? The joys of moving, winter sleep and magical streets of Odense.

In the streets of Fundão

In the streets of Fundão

Throw back to my last trip to Portugal. Wandering around the in the streets of Fundão: about street art and local habits.

Bullet journaling - how to start it?

Bullet journaling - how to start it?

I have recently started my first bullet journal. Here is about how I keep it simple, without spending more time than on the usual notebook or how to start bullet journaling?

Irina and Stefan: bringing the experience of cleanliness to your home

Irina and Stefan: bringing the experience of cleanliness to your home

Do you remember a moment of entering a home that was just cleaned? Irina Rusu and Stefan Turcanu shares their experience with starting a company in Denmark and providing cleaning experience.

Hello from Serra da Estrela, Portugal

Hello from Serra da Estrela, Portugal

Mountains views are fascinating! More about our trip around the mountain chain Serra da Estrela and the highest point in continental Portugal.

New Year’s Eve in a Danish way

New Year’s Eve in a Danish way

If you have decided to celebrate the New Years in Denmark, it might be fun to bring some of the Danish New Year’s eve traditions to spice up the evening.

Life in Odense: Christmas at Møntegården

Life in Odense: Christmas at Møntegården

Christmas time at Møntegården in Odense: charming architecture, candied apples and 19th century hygge.

Evija & Juris: colouring world with tattoos and handmade accessories

Evija & Juris: colouring world with tattoos and handmade accessories

Meet a Latvian family living in Denmark. Joyful talks about tattoos, creative projects, family life in Denmark and future plans.

Alexandra Pana: a flute and the dream career

Alexandra Pana: a flute and the dream career

Romanian flutist Alexandra Pana about her passion for music, life as a musician and pursuing the dream career.

Make your vote count at the upcoming local elections

Make your vote count at the upcoming local elections

A quick guide to the local communal and regional elections in Denmark 2017.

Christmas markets in Odense and more!

Christmas markets in Odense and more!

If you are a sucker for Christmas markets, the good days are about to start! Read about Christmas markets & events in Odense, this December.

One week in Odense: Expat in Denmark takeover

One week in Odense: Expat in Denmark takeover

An overview of a week on Expat in Denmark Instagram takeover. Our thoughts about life in Odense, biking, the Danish language, hygge and more!

Behind Odense Events: Rebecca Brincker

Behind Odense Events: Rebecca Brincker

Meet Rebecca Brincker - creator of Odense Events. Joyful talks about Rebecca's experience of moving to Odense, Odense Events and the booming cultural scene of the city.

Autumn hygge with books about the Danish way of life

Autumn hygge with books about the Danish way of life

With days getting darker, it is time for autumn hygge with books about the Danish way of life. Here are some suggestions for your evening reads.

Say Hello to Yonas from Hellow

Say Hello to Yonas from Hellow

Meet Yonas Alizadeh, a founder of Hellow app, which invites people to socialize more. Get to know what the app is all about and Yonas' experience with starting the company.

Joyful Thursday: visit to Brandts gallery

Joyful Thursday: visit to Brandts gallery

Suggestion for a joyful Thursday in Odense: pay a visit to Brandts gallery. About current exhibitions and other treasures inside.

Life in Odense: my struggle with plastic

Life in Odense: my struggle with plastic

Small steps towards recycling more waste in Odense. I have decided to collect our household’s plastic waste for a month and try to deliver it to the local recycling center by bike.

Cats, watercolours and creativity - the story of Cornelia and Bogdan

Cats, watercolours and creativity - the story of Cornelia and Bogdan

A story painted in watercolours: meet a creative couple Cornelia Maria Tuglui and Bogdan Chira from Romania.

Joyful Thursday - International Meetup at Storms Pakhus

Joyful Thursday - International Meetup at Storms Pakhus

Where and how to expand your international network in Odense, as well as where to head once you are hungry.

The side of living abroad no one talks about

The side of living abroad no one talks about

Living abroad is not only unicorns and rainbows - this time some personal thoughts about the downside of living away from home, no one really talks about

Polina and her second-hand fashion revolution

Polina and her second-hand fashion revolution

Second-hand fashion revolution? Polina Knudsen says yes, and invites you to join in. Get to know more about second-hand shopping, swapping and Switchlook.

It's all about food - food lovers guide to Odense

It's all about food - food lovers guide to Odense

Food lovers' guide to discovering dining places and getting to know about the food festival and cooking initiatives in Odense, Denmark.

August in Odense - events you may not know about

August in Odense - events you may not know about

What else is happening in Odense this August besides the well-known festivals? Check a list of hand-picked events.

Weekend getaway Aarhus. 7 places you should not miss

Weekend getaway Aarhus. 7 places you should not miss

Get to know 7 places you should not miss when visiting Aarhus - the European Capital of Culture 2017, on a weekend getaway.

Malgorzata Ravn art helped me to survive

Malgorzata Ravn art helped me to survive

Get to know the owner of MalRavnArtGallery, located in the heart of Odense. Dive into joyful talks about exciting future projects and the community of Nedergade street.

Why don't you flash your trash?

Why don't you flash your trash?

Tuyen Phan is changing the game by bringing attention to littering behaviour in Odense and calling people to Flash Your Trash!

From Romania to Denmark creative family chasing a dream

From Romania to Denmark creative family chasing a dream

joyful talks with a family of four creatives - Cristina, Cosmin, Tudor and Ana, who moved from Romania to Denmark to pursue their dreams.

Trolley cycling through the meadows of Funen

Trolley cycling through the meadows of Funen

Looking for a new way to explore Denmark? Discover trolley cycling on Funen!

Can giving birth be easy? The story of Christina Dee

Can giving birth be easy? The story of Christina Dee

joyful talks interview with Christina Dee - a British expat willing to help other mothers in Denmark to give birth more easily.

Throw back to summer road trip - Portugal & Spain

Throw back to summer road trip - Portugal & Spain

Throwback to summer, before the summer starts. Road trip moments in Portugal and southern Spain.

Welcome to Enxabarda

Welcome to Enxabarda

Exploring a Portuguese mountain village Enxabarda. From a perspective of an outsider trying to understand the local culture.

Fix it! Fix it at Repair Café Odense

Fix it! Fix it at Repair Café Odense

Why throw things away when you can repair it? Learn more about Repair Café Odense, powered by people interested in creating a sustainable future.

How to prepare for your future career? The story of Raziel Benitez

How to prepare for your future career? The story of Raziel Benitez

Raziel shares his personal story about volunteer work, its ups and downs, and other joyful passions.

Creating better web experiences with Kasper and Frederik, Edentic

Creating better web experiences with Kasper and Frederik, Edentic

What if you could turn your passion into an everyday job? Young Danish entrepreneurs Kasper and Frederik share their startup story.

Naturally Giedre

Naturally Giedre

A healthy lifestyle enthusiast Giedre shares her thoughts about being vegetarian, healthy recipes and her ways to inspire others.

Where to Eat Green in Odense? Part 2

Where to Eat Green in Odense? Part 2

Are you a vegan or vegetarian in Odense? joyful talks guides you through vegetarian and vegan friendly places in the city.

Where to Eat Green in Odense?

Where to Eat Green in Odense?

Are you a vegan or vegetarian in Odense? joyful talks guides you through places which offer organic local ingredients on the menu.

After Graduation Puzzle and Andreea Enache

After Graduation Puzzle and Andreea Enache

After-graduation experience, challenges that international recent graduates face in Denmark and how to overcome them. And for sure - joyful thoughts!

Pre-Christmas Danish Way

Pre-Christmas Danish Way

joyful talks about Danish pre-Christmas traditions - from hygge waiting period and candle light to wild julefrokost.

Zeroes and Ones and Marco Daniel

Zeroes and Ones and Marco Daniel

joyful talks about people. Marco Daniel Martins - a web-developer from Portugal shares his thoughts and passion for programming.

A Hidden Gem - Odense Harbour

A Hidden Gem - Odense Harbour

joyful talks invites to explore a hidden gem: Odense harbour - with a visual guide. Leisure and cultural activities, street art and architecture meets in one of the most developing areas of the city.

Weekend getaway - Bremen

Weekend getaway - Bremen

This time weekend getaway takes you to Bremen, Germany. Let us wander together around the sights and attractions in a charming central Bremen.

Tricky Lithuanian Surnames Explained

Tricky Lithuanian Surnames Explained

Why do family members in Lithuania have different surnames? How does the surname change after a marriage? Get to know the basis of the formation of Lithuanian surnames.