Top 8 Lakes in Nordfyn

Odense is a fairytale city. In the parks or along the roadsides, you will see a total of 16 sculptures and statues depicting characters from Andersen's fairytales. Here by the lake, the mermaid appears.

The mermaid is a mythical and magical creature who lures people to their deaths with her song and beautiful body. This mermaid stands on a 3-4 meter high base, allowing us to view her from the depths of the ocean. Another distinctive feature of the sculpture is the abnormal head-to-body ratio. However, this is a result of the water's reflection, which occurs when looking up from the depths. The sculpture is made of bronze, and the base is granite. It was unveiled on June 20, 1998. The mermaid's body displays sexual energy, emphasized by the slightly separated legs and the noticeable genitals, which are only gathered near the feet in a fin. The intensity of her sexuality is highlighted as something raw and dangerous, something to which one can immerse oneself. The sculpture's expression is almost the antithesis of the traditional understanding of the conventional innocence and beauty of the mermaid. Hans Pauli Olsen (1957-) was born in the Faroe Islands. Many of his sculptures focus on human forms, often with a mystical, underlying quality. They are expressive and naturalistic in their depiction. Many of his creations are made in clay before being cast in bronze. This process makes the artist's creative process clearly visible in the final sculpture. Coordinates: Longitude: 10.3826808929443 Latitude: 55.3907999313141 https://www.visitodense.de/turist/reiseplanung/die-meerjungfrau-skulptur-gdk1077447

The large coastal area of Gyldensteen Strand is Funen's largest restoration project. Once there were fields here, but now the coastal dikes have been removed. Gyldensteen Strand is the largest restored nature reserve on Funen. The 616-hectare area was previously a reclaimed area of fields and farmland. Now the dikes have been removed and the sea has been let back in. The Danish foundation, Aage V. Jensen Nature Foundation, purchased the area and created a shallow coastal lagoon, a freshwater lake, and a reed bed. There are pleasant hiking trails and fantastic views. These views are even better from the two birdwatching towers. Source: Visitnordfyn

Wonderful, I will recommend to go by this place on your ride.

Gyldensteen Strand is Funen's largest nature restoration. The 616 ha area was previously dammed. In the dammed area there were fields and agricultural land, but now the dikes have disappeared from the coast and the water has returned. It is the large Danish fund Aage V. Jensen Naturfond that has bought the area and recreated a shallow coastal lagoon, a freshwater lake and a reed forest. There are good hiking trails and fantastic views here. Gyldensteen Strand is a private forest, so you can walk in the area from 6 a.m. to sunset. Please note that traffic is only allowed on the paths within the Gyldensteen Strand area, as marked on the map. The Gyldensteen Strand nature area is surrounded by private land where traffic is not allowed. Source: Visitnordfyn

Very nice and modern information center. Also offers enough space to take shelter in case of sudden changes in the weather. Also recommended for a break because of the sanitary facilities and the spacious picnic area. In some places there is information via QR code in German. There are nets for children to borrow for the nature walk - if you like them.

See the impressive white castle building in Dallund from the 16th century - and walk around the beautiful lake in front of the castle!

The forests at Langesø are beautiful all year round. Every winter there is a Christmas market in Langesø Skov, and it is beautiful all year round - so enjoy the beautiful nature close to Odense. Info .: There are two long MTB tracks in Langesøskovene, where you can cycle. You can only cycle there if you have purchased an annual pass or day license. You can buy a day license via self-service in Douglashuset on Langesøvej 139. Remember to bring 100 kroner in cash. Here it is also possible to wash the bike after the ride. You can read more about the rules for mountain biking in Langesø and about the annual card on Langesø Skovbrug's website.