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Impressive architecture near Odder

Photo: Dennis Plougmann

Odder has a number of marked buildings which often reflect the fashion of their times. Designed by renowned architects, the beautiful buildings play their part in the look of Denmark’s largest village.

Buildings worth seeing

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Central Hotel

Central Hotel carries many features typical of the Jugend period and resembles the Hotel Royal in Aarhus a great deal. A part of the decoration of the hotel can still be seen at ground level. Th...

The old courthouse and detention

Erected in 1857 in late classical style by architect Ferdinand Thielemann, who also designed the new main building af the manor Vilhelmsborg, Ribe Cathedral School and City Hall in Aarhus (presently T...

The Mill in Gylling

Gylling Mill was originally erected in 1860. Due to bad maintenance it collapsed during a storm in 1906, but was soon after rebuilt, this time using brickwork to form the hat. After the mill went out...

Odder Pharmacy

Odder Apotek (pharmacy) opened January 13th 1852 by resolution of King Frederik the 7th of Denmark. After almost 50 years of rejections to numerous applications from the town citizens and priests, the...

Odder Railway Station

Odder Railway Station is the traffic nerve centre of Odder. From here you can jump on the light rail to Aarhus, the city bus around town or one of the regional busses that take you to the surrounding ...

Odder Town Hall

The park area around the town hall is decorated with three works by Professor Willy Ørskov. The three sculptures - two bronze and one of stone, is not specifically targeted for the town hall's distinc...

Torvet 1

A good example of the mix of styles in the historicism. A lot of the details on the building are inspired by Italian and French Renaissance buildings. Situated on the corner of Torvet and Rosensgade, ...

Torvet 6

Built in 1902 by merchant Georg Nielsen, drawn by master painter Bruun. Originally contained a grocery, bank, print shop as well as apartments and telephone station. The building almost filled the g...

Uldrupgården - The Uldrup Farm

At the foot of Uldrup Hills near the inlet of Horsens lies Uldrup Farm. It was built at the beginning of the 19th century and the building style is very destinctive; low walls and a high straw roof....

Odder Museum

Odder Museum is situated right in the centre of Odder in a lovely green area close to the high street of Odder. The area is a great cultural environment with the historical Odder Water and Steam Mill....

Odder archives for local history

The object of the archives for local history, is to collect, preserve and pass on historical material which enables to illustrate the region's history, the population, businesses, associations and eve...

Look up! Many of the buildings in Odder were built at a time when buildings were more detailed and had unique characteristics. Most of these details are outside of your field of vision.

Other historic buildings along the Odder Coast

Odder manor houses are sturdy structures

There are many exciting stories about the Odder manor houses and they are just waiting to be heard. Take an exciting trip back in time.

Churches along the Odder Coast

Romanesque church construction and Medieval art characterise Odder's beautiful churches. Feel the wings of history as you go and see the old buildings. Well, apart from the Tunø one, you can actually manage to see them all in one day.

Ruins and ancient monuments in the countryside

Odder has been the site of many exciting, but also strange, finds from the past. Spread around the countryside, you find remnants of the past that attest to the historical wealth of the area.