Taapsee Pannu showcases Odense, Denmark, as a fairytale destination for slow travelers

Actor Taapsee Pannu’s Instagram posts from Odense, Denmark’s third-largest city, spotlight the destination, framing it as a fairytale "reset" for slow-living travelers. Odense, on Funen island two hours from Copenhagen, is Hans Christian Andersen’s birthplace, offering fairy-tale museums, cobblestone streets and cycling routes. Pannu lives there with husband Mathias Boe and became VisitOdense’s global tourism ambassador in 2025. The city blends medieval old town with contemporary Scandinavian design, attracting travelers seeking fewer crowds than Paris or Amsterdam and promoting a slower, savored travel experience.