Bornholm
– a feeling that never fades
Hammershus
- Northern Europe’s largest castle ruin
Vang Quarry
- rugged and impressive cultural landscape
Balka Beach
- the perfect beach for a holiday
Snogebæk
- a popular summer retreat
Rønne
- Bornholm’s largest town and capital
Lange Skanse
- Bornholm’s largest rampart
Ekkodalen
- Bornholm’s largest rift valley
Slotslyngen
- magnificent nature and history
Dueodde
- one of Denmark’s finest sandy beaches
Bådsted
- coastal landscape with cliffs and sea
Paradisbakkerne
- rolling landscape with walking trails
Hammershus
Discover the largest castle ruin in the Nordic region and the modern visitor centre. Hammershus is Bornholm’s biggest attraction and welcomes thousands of visitors every year.
NaturBornholm
Take the family on a journey through Bornholm’s natural history. Here you will discover dinosaur tracks, live animals, exhibitions and activities that make the island’s nature fun, educational and full of life.
Selected natural gems
Bornholm offers beautiful and fascinating nature, with many spectacular experiences waiting to be discovered. We have gathered some of the island’s greatest natural gems here.
Summer, sun and beaches
Discover Balka, Dueodde and Bornholm’s many beautiful sandy beaches, small coves and cliff-side bathing spots along the coast.
Lively summer oases
One of the things that makes Bornholm truly special is its many lively oases, with an atmosphere that is hard to resist. Here, locals and visitors meet to enjoy the relaxed vibe, stroll around with an ice cream in hand, take in the beautiful surroundings and find a cosy place for lunch or dinner.
Sun over Gudhjem
Visit the traditional Bornholm smokehouses and enjoy a wonderful taste experience. Don’t miss a “Sun over Gudhjem” when you are on Bornholm.
Arts and crafts
Bornholm has been designated a “World Craft Region” by the organisation “World Craft Council”. The island has a long tradition of arts and crafts and is home to many acclaimed artisans. We recommend starting here!
Motors and engineering
Experience classic cars, tractors, fighter jets, scooters and engines of all sizes. Or race fast go-karts and catch exciting motocross events. Something for anyone fascinated by horsepower, engineering and speed.
Feel the echoes of history
Bornholm offers a remarkable wealth of historic sites and museums that together tell the island’s long and diverse story. From castles, ruins and medieval churches to museums and cultural landscapes where past lives, power structures and everyday life come vividly into view.
Explore Bornholm’s history – from prehistory and the Middle Ages to modern times – and experience stories of trade, faith, defence and daily life on an island that for centuries has played a central role in the Baltic Sea region.
Round churches
Experience Bornholm’s famous four medieval round churches, which served both as churches and defensive structures.
Bornholm Baltic Jazz Festival
Summer, sunshine and plenty of jazz concerts in Nexø. The concerts are free and take place at Nexø Square.
Chicken Poop Bingo
Join the fun and play your lucky number. A quirky and very entertaining experience – right in the middle of Svaneke.
Find experiences by interest
Bornholm’s experiences are grouped into clear categories, so you can easily find what interests you – whether it’s nature, culture, history or something else entirely.
With photos and GPS coordinates, it’s easy to find your way around and head out into the landscape.
Danish Travel Awards
Bornholm has been named
Best destination in Denmark
2022 • 2023 • 2024