Interestingly, there's not yet been a review of this central tourist bureau in the heart of Odense…read moreand the Gågade shopping district. There's only so much you can say about a tourism bureau, but this one is actually pretty nicely done, so I felt it needed a review.
First off, they're right near what many would consider the primary inroads to Gågade and all its shops. If you're arriving by bus or walking from a nearby parking garage, this will be one of the first places you go past, as it sits on the periphery of the entire district. Inside, they have all the requisite tourist info, pamphlets and brochures, but there's also some nice merchandise for purchase as well. In the past, I've picked up things like stickers and patches for my suitcase, but they also have hats, t-shirts and the like. It's definitely a perfect place to stop in if you want to get some keepsakes for friends, family or colleagues without breaking the bank, as their prices seem to be much better than other souvenir shops.
Another thing worth mentioning, and I almost hesitate to share, is that if you go through the doors at the back of the shop (directly across from the entrance) and follow the signs down the hall, around the corner and downstairs, you will find some of the cleanest, most spacious and well hidden bathrooms in all of Gågade. Considering that your other options are usually the non-working pay toilet a hundred yards away in the midst of a bike path intersection (seriously) or the scant few places in Gågade with a restroom for paying customers, this place is a life saver. The fact that it's spacious and clean is an added bonus.
Finally, the folks working in the tourism office are always friendly, quick to ring us up when we purchased some souvenirs and have never had an issue with us just popping in to hit the restroom during our shopping trips in Gågade.
