Bornholm

Travel Guide

Bornholm
Bornholm
Bornholm
Bornholm
Bornholm
Explore this picturesque island in the Baltic Sea, which features ancient buildings, hills, forests, sunny beaches and an absorbing Viking history.

Viking heritage, coastal walks and, unusually for Denmark, plenty of sunshine are Bornholm's calling cards. This Baltic island is situated approximately 124 miles (200 kilometers) east of the Danish capital, and is a place of history and great scenic beauty.

Bornholm's main town is Ronne, a west coast ferry port of cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses. Learn something of its past with a visit to the Bornholm Museum. See Viking artifacts, old clocks and gilded weaponry. Venture northeast from here to find the Østerlars Kirke. This is the largest of the island’s four medieval round churches and is thought to date back to the middle of the 12th century.

To the north, enjoy the tranquil locale of Hasle surrounded by pine woods, beaches and coastal cliffs. See ancient herring smokehouses with their distinctive square chimneys. Here, large batches of fish are smoked for hours in wood-fired ovens.

Bornholm is one of the sunniest spots in Denmark and there are many days when you can unwind on a beach. Find them dotted all round the island, from secluded spots to family-friendly sandy expanses with clear, shallow water. Head to the pure white sands of Dueodde Beach, which extends for several miles across the island's southern tip. Climb up Dueodde Lighthouse, said to be the tallest lighthouse in Denmark.

Another delightful spot by the sea is the attractive resort of Allinge-Sandvig on Bornholm’s northern coast. While you are here, visit the ruins of Hammershus, an ancient castle built to defend the island. It is thought that the oldest section dates back to the 12th century.

Explore more of Bornholm’s scenery with a hike through Slotslyngen, a diverse landscape on the northern tip. Follow the coastal path through forests of pine and oak and by rock formations. Venture to Paradisbakkerne, a group of hills known as the Hills of Paradise.

Reach Bornholm’s beaches and historic sites via a 30-minute flight from Copenhagen into Ronne Airport. Get around by rental car, bus or bicycle. The mild climate makes for easy riding.

Griffen Spahotel
Griffen Spahotel
4 out of 5
Nordre Kystvej 34, Ronne
The price is €218 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
€218
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ronne. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Diamond Spa of Bornholm and Susanne Sarup are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (829 reviews)
Good stay on a lovely island
"Our stay at Griffen Spa Hotel was, as usual, very good. However, this time we encountered a small issue with our room. There was a low-frequency noise coming from the housekeeping room, caused by an electrical cabinet emitting a 200 Hz humming sound. This was particularly noticeable in our room, ..."

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025

Griffen Spahotel
Sverres Hotel
Sverres Hotel
2.5 out of 5
Snellemark 2, Ronne, Bornholm
Stay at this hotel in Ronne. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ceramic Museum and Hjorths Fabrik are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (757 reviews)
"A very friendly little hotel, handily located near the ferry."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2024

Sverres Hotel
Hotel Skovly
Hotel Skovly
3 out of 5
Nyker Strandvej 30, Ronne
The price is €134 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
€134
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Ronne. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (398 reviews)
"I had a great stay at hotel skovly. nice staff, breakfast, nature and clean room. A beach where you can see beautiful sunset is walkable."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Hotel Skovly
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Under Canvas Bornholm
Under Canvas Bornholm
1 out of 5
9 Havrehøjvej, Østermarie
Stay at this campground in Østermarie. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Ølene Bird Sanctuary and Ostermarie Kirkeruin are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Skaffa bättre diskmedel
"Om man åker med familj vill man slippa vardagsslit. Är lite charmigt att diska utomhus, men ekologiskt fuldiskmedel som inte löser fett i kallt vatten, så att man måste koka vatten och stå och gno på grillbordet halva kvällen? Köp yes, eller låt gästerna lämna in sin disk."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2024

Under Canvas Bornholm
Under Canvas Bornholm
Under Canvas Bornholm
1 out of 5
5 Havrehøjvej, Østermarie
Stay at this campground in Østermarie. Enjoy free parking, premium bedding, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Ølene Bird Sanctuary and Ostermarie ...
Under Canvas Bornholm
Badepensionat Sandloppen Lejligheder
Badepensionat Sandloppen Lejligheder
3 out of 5
Strandvejen 101, Allinge
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Allinge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Hammerknuden, Slotslyngen and Galleri Huz ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
Pensionatet man ikke vil hjem fra
"Et helt forrygende hyggeligt og velplaceret pensionat med en fantastisk god stemning"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2022

Badepensionat Sandloppen Lejligheder
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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