St. Canute's Cathedral
Sankt Knuds Kirke
One of Denmark's most important Gothic brick buildings. Its crypt holds the relics of the martyred King Canute IV, and its altarpiece is dazzling with gold.
The cathedral is named after King Canute IV (St. Canute), who was murdered here in 1086. The surviving building is a 13th- to 15th-century brick Gothic church, with a white interior and high vaults. The gilded triptych over the high altar was made by Lübeck sculptor Claus Berg and contains around 300 figures. The crypt holds the relics of St. Canute and his brother Benedict. Entry is free. In front of the cathedral is a fairy-tale garden, and it's an easy walk to link the cathedral with the town hall and the Andersen Quarter.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (except during services)
Nearby sights
- H.C. Andersen's Childhood Home
- H.C. Andersen House
- Hans Jensens Stræde (Andersen Quarter)
- Munke Mose & Odense River Boats
- Danish Railway Museum
- Brandts
- Storms Pakhus
- Odense Zoo