The best traffic-free bike rides in Assens

Helnæs is a peninsula in Denmark on the west side of the island of Funen in the Little Belt, which is connected to Agernæs and West Funen by a 2.8 km long, narrow dam[1], the Langøre. Helnæs is located on the west coast about 20 km south of the town of Assens and is part of the municipality of Assens.

The Odense Å is a river steeped in history and beauty. A magnificent piece of nature in the middle of the city. It is 54 kilometres long in total and winds its way through the idyllic landscape of Funen. The first boat traffic on the river dates back to 1882. Here at the bridge, you can watch the river flow for a moment.

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.

There is an outdoor sports area with pull-up bars, dip machines, lat pulldown machines, chest presses, etc., as well as a drinking water source.

A beautiful, diverse city and definitely worth a visit.

The "Havhesten" (Seahorse) is a famous sculpture and fountain in Odense. Located at the entrance to Munke Mose Park, directly on the banks of the Odense River (near the Slusebroen, or Lock Bridge), it depicts a powerful, snorting mythical creature with the upper body of a horse and a mermaid on its back. The sculpture is made of bronze. Created by the Danish sculptor Carl Hugo Liisberg, the artwork was erected in 1939. The sculpture is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's play "Agnete and the Water Sprite," specifically by Agnete's lullaby, which was part of one of Andersen's more dramatic poems. The figure symbolizes the connection between humans and the mythical creatures of the water. The sculpture is a popular attraction in Munke Mose and a distinctive landmark of the city.

This beautiful bridge carries Kastanievej over the Odense River. The river is the longest waterway on Funen and is typically 30-50 meters wide. It no longer flows in its original course, having shifted further south with the development of the city center. In the 12th century, St. Canute's Monastery, an extension of Odense Cathedral, was located directly on the banks of the Odense River. Since the mid-1970s, the Odense River Trail has offered a walking and cycling route along the river from the city center to Skovsøen in Fruens Bøge. Along the route, you'll pass Odense Zoo as well as several excellent playgrounds and outdoor recreation areas. https://www.visitodense.de/turist/reiseplanung/odense-gdk1137155

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