Odense Odense Bulldogs professional ice hockey team, and the city also hosts the H.C. Andersen Marathon. Odense is served by Hans Christian Andersen Airport and Odense station, which lies on the line between Copenhagen and the Jutland peninsula. The name Odense is derived from "Odins Vé", meaning "Odin's sanctuary" as the area was known as a sanctuary for worshippers of the Nordic god, Odin. Odense is one of Denmark's oldest cities. Archaeological excavations in the vicinity show proof of settlement for over 4,000 years since at least the Stone Age. The earliest community was centred on the higher ground between the
Odense Boldklub in European football "Odense won 3–1 on aggregate." "Odense won 5–4 on aggregate." "Villarreal won 3–1 on aggregate." Group K Odense Boldklub in European football This is the overview of Odense Boldklub's matches in European football. ---- "Odense won 7–0 on aggregate." ---- "Villarreal won 5–0 on aggregate." ---- "Odense won 3–1 on aggregate." "Odense won 2–2 on aggregate and away goal." ---- "Odense won 6–1 on aggregate." ---- "Odense won 3–2 on aggregate." Group D "Odense won 5–0 on aggregate." "Odense won 5–1 on aggregate." "Sparta Prague won 4–3 after penalty shootout." ---- "Odense won 4–1 on aggregate." "Aston Villa won 3–2