The Funen Village

A Travel Back in Time, Not Far from the City

We opted for the boat ride from Munke Moose to Funen Village on our third day. When we reached Munke Moose, the morning mist surrounded the almost still river. Only an occasional bird or two disturbed the stillness. The boat was full with a bunch of kids and their grandparents. The boat vroomed through the chatter of the kids and murmur of the adults.

The Odense river meandered through lush green vegetation right in the middle of the city. Except for the few charming houses, it was like being in a deep forest. When we were falling for the forest-like aura, we were brought back to reality by a light traffic of boats and kayaks.

  

The pleasant morning breeze chilled us, and made my little one snuggle close in the baby carrier. As we reached our last stop, the sun came out and shone brightly. The Funen Village was about a KM away from the boat stop. Streams and narrow mud roads were all we could see; the place seemed devoid of any civilization. Thankfully, two runners whizzed past us and we were quick enough to stop and ask them for directions.

More than the village itself, we loved the path. After walking a while, we found a main road interjection with cafes around. It was a short walk from there.

The village was interesting and our son loved the animals there. The village is a exhibition about life in the 16th century, the time when H.C. Andersen lived. There were houses, gardens, smithy, schools, pots, crockeries and so on from the ancient time. We loved walking around in the drizzle where the nature was bounty.

There  were many farm animals throughout the village and the village is kid friendly except for the cobblestone streets where the stroller struggled. There was a restaurant which boasted of some old dishes but they were bland and average.

I loved some of the paintings of household activities.

Even if you are not interested in the history, a visit to the Funen Village will refresh and recharge you. We did feel recharged before we headed home to Copenhagen. For directions and other information check the official website.