Østerlars

Join a vivid journey back to the 14th century as one of the guides at Bornholms Middelaldercenter leads you through the village and opens the door to a world of people, crafts and stories. The tour is not about grand performances, but about the stories that bring the buildings and people of the past to life in your imagination.

Together with the guide, you visit the village’s different houses and workshops, where you hear about the lives of the blacksmith, the potter and the dyer, as well as the sense of community and celebration in the guild hall. Using the authentic surroundings as a backdrop, the guide brings everyday life, work and the people who might once have lived here vividly to life.

The tour also takes you inside the palisade to the impressive fortified manor, where the elite of society lived. Here you can explore the cookhouse, the kitchen building and the magnificent hall, whose wall paintings are inspired by the decorations in Østerlars Round Church. You will also visit the house of worship and the peaceful monks’ garden with medicinal herbs and plants, while the guide tells stories about faith, power, food, illness and daily life on medieval Bornholm.

Along the way, you gain a fascinating insight into the differences between rich and poor, the crafts of the period and the many small and large stories that together shaped life in a medieval village. Surrounded by tarred timber buildings, herb gardens and historic settings, the past feels remarkably close and alive.

This guided tour is the perfect introduction to Bornholms Middelaldercenter and gives both children and adults an engaging, sensory and thought-provoking encounter with life as it might have looked almost 700 years ago.

What does it feel like to hold a medieval bow in your hands? At Bornholms Middelaldercenter, both children and adults can try archery at the range, with a guide there to help along the way. You get the chance to draw the bow yourself, take aim and discover just how much concentration and control it takes to make a good shot.

The bow is part of the story of medieval weaponry. By around the 14th century, the period represented by the centre’s fortified manor, the crossbow was beginning to take over the bow’s role as a weapon of war in Denmark. At the archery range, however, you can try the older type of weapon for yourself and get a real sense of the challenge involved in using it.

During the Medieval Gathering in week 29, you can also meet bowyers and get a closer look at the craftsmanship behind the weapon. The archers make their own bows and are happy to share tips at the range – an extra experience for anyone curious about how a bow is made.

A hands-on activity where you take part yourself and experience a small piece of the Middle Ages with a bow in your hands.

“It’s bloody dangerous!” That sets the tone as the guides at Bornholms Middelaldercenter take the audience into the medieval world of gunpowder and cannons. The language is refreshingly direct, the humour is infectious, and both children and adults quickly become part of the show.

At the same time, there is plenty of history and knowledge behind the fun. The fearsome black-powder weapons are brought to life as the air fills with the smell of sulphur and gun smoke, and the tension slowly builds towards the blast that can be felt through both the ground and your chest.

You see how the cannon is loaded, while the guides explain the early firearms that helped change warfare forever. You hear about the history of the weapons, the archaeological finds behind the reconstructions and the technology that impressed, frightened and fascinated people more than 500 years ago.

The centre’s cannon is a replica of a ship’s cannon dating from around 1400, discovered in the sea off Anholt. It also holds a very special place in the history of Bornholms Middelaldercenter itself. Before the village houses and the fortified manor were built, it all began with a travelling cannon and a group of history enthusiasts.

As the fuse approaches the touch hole, anticipation builds among the crowd. A flash of fire, a thick cloud of white smoke and a thunderous bang give you a very real sense of medieval gunpowder weapons. This is history you do not just see and hear – you feel it.

After the firing, you can get a closer look at the weapons and ask the guides questions about medieval gunpowder weapons and how they were used.

Extra firing demonstrations during school holidays: During selected holiday periods, the centre also demonstrates handheld hook guns, which fire their own impressive salutes and offer an even closer look at medieval firearms.

What does it feel like to hold a medieval bow in your hands? At Bornholms Middelaldercenter, both children and adults can try archery at the range, with a guide there to help along the way. You get the chance to draw the bow yourself, take aim and discover just how much concentration and control it takes to make a good shot.

The bow is part of the story of medieval weaponry. By around the 14th century, the period represented by the centre’s fortified manor, the crossbow was beginning to take over the bow’s role as a weapon of war in Denmark. At the archery range, however, you can try the older type of weapon for yourself and get a real sense of the challenge involved in using it.

During the Medieval Gathering in week 29, you can also meet bowyers and get a closer look at the craftsmanship behind the weapon. The archers make their own bows and are happy to share tips at the range – an extra experience for anyone curious about how a bow is made.

A hands-on activity where you take part yourself and experience a small piece of the Middle Ages with a bow in your hands.

Join a vivid journey back to the 14th century as one of the guides at Bornholms Middelaldercenter leads you through the village and opens the door to a world of people, crafts and stories. The tour is not about grand performances, but about the stories that bring the buildings and people of the past to life in your imagination.

Together with the guide, you visit the village’s different houses and workshops, where you hear about the lives of the blacksmith, the potter and the dyer, as well as the sense of community and celebration in the guild hall. Using the authentic surroundings as a backdrop, the guide brings everyday life, work and the people who might once have lived here vividly to life.

The tour also takes you inside the palisade to the impressive fortified manor, where the elite of society lived. Here you can explore the cookhouse, the kitchen building and the magnificent hall, whose wall paintings are inspired by the decorations in Østerlars Round Church. You will also visit the house of worship and the peaceful monks’ garden with medicinal herbs and plants, while the guide tells stories about faith, power, food, illness and daily life on medieval Bornholm.

Along the way, you gain a fascinating insight into the differences between rich and poor, the crafts of the period and the many small and large stories that together shaped life in a medieval village. Surrounded by tarred timber buildings, herb gardens and historic settings, the past feels remarkably close and alive.

This guided tour is the perfect introduction to Bornholms Middelaldercenter and gives both children and adults an engaging, sensory and thought-provoking encounter with life as it might have looked almost 700 years ago.

What does it feel like to hold a medieval bow in your hands? At Bornholms Middelaldercenter, both children and adults can try archery at the range, with a guide there to help along the way. You get the chance to draw the bow yourself, take aim and discover just how much concentration and control it takes to make a good shot.

The bow is part of the story of medieval weaponry. By around the 14th century, the period represented by the centre’s fortified manor, the crossbow was beginning to take over the bow’s role as a weapon of war in Denmark. At the archery range, however, you can try the older type of weapon for yourself and get a real sense of the challenge involved in using it.

During the Medieval Gathering in week 29, you can also meet bowyers and get a closer look at the craftsmanship behind the weapon. The archers make their own bows and are happy to share tips at the range – an extra experience for anyone curious about how a bow is made.

A hands-on activity where you take part yourself and experience a small piece of the Middle Ages with a bow in your hands.

Make your own toy inspired by the Middle Ages – and take it home with you

Join a cosy, family-friendly workshop at Bornholms Middelaldercenter, where you can try your hand at making a simple toy from days gone by.

A nut mill is a simple but fascinating toy that shows how just a few materials could be used to create movement and entertainment. During the workshop, you can make your own nut mill and discover how it works.

When you are finished, you can of course take your nut mill home with you – a small handmade souvenir from your visit to Bornholms Middelaldercenter.

It costs DKK 20 to make a nut mill.

Tuesday 13 October, 2.00–3.30 pm

“It’s bloody dangerous!” That sets the tone as the guides at Bornholms Middelaldercenter take the audience into the medieval world of gunpowder and cannons. The language is refreshingly direct, the humour is infectious, and both children and adults quickly become part of the show.

At the same time, there is plenty of history and knowledge behind the fun. The fearsome black-powder weapons are brought to life as the air fills with the smell of sulphur and gun smoke, and the tension slowly builds towards the blast that can be felt through both the ground and your chest.

You see how the cannon is loaded, while the guides explain the early firearms that helped change warfare forever. You hear about the history of the weapons, the archaeological finds behind the reconstructions and the technology that impressed, frightened and fascinated people more than 500 years ago.

The centre’s cannon is a replica of a ship’s cannon dating from around 1400, discovered in the sea off Anholt. It also holds a very special place in the history of Bornholms Middelaldercenter itself. Before the village houses and the fortified manor were built, it all began with a travelling cannon and a group of history enthusiasts.

As the fuse approaches the touch hole, anticipation builds among the crowd. A flash of fire, a thick cloud of white smoke and a thunderous bang give you a very real sense of medieval gunpowder weapons. This is history you do not just see and hear – you feel it.

After the firing, you can get a closer look at the weapons and ask the guides questions about medieval gunpowder weapons and how they were used.

Extra firing demonstrations during school holidays: During selected holiday periods, the centre also demonstrates handheld hook guns, which fire their own impressive salutes and offer an even closer look at medieval firearms.

What does it feel like to hold a medieval bow in your hands? At Bornholms Middelaldercenter, both children and adults can try archery at the range, with a guide there to help along the way. You get the chance to draw the bow yourself, take aim and discover just how much concentration and control it takes to make a good shot.

The bow is part of the story of medieval weaponry. By around the 14th century, the period represented by the centre’s fortified manor, the crossbow was beginning to take over the bow’s role as a weapon of war in Denmark. At the archery range, however, you can try the older type of weapon for yourself and get a real sense of the challenge involved in using it.

During the Medieval Gathering in week 29, you can also meet bowyers and get a closer look at the craftsmanship behind the weapon. The archers make their own bows and are happy to share tips at the range – an extra experience for anyone curious about how a bow is made.

A hands-on activity where you take part yourself and experience a small piece of the Middle Ages with a bow in your hands.

Join a vivid journey back to the 14th century as one of the guides at Bornholms Middelaldercenter leads you through the village and opens the door to a world of people, crafts and stories. The tour is not about grand performances, but about the stories that bring the buildings and people of the past to life in your imagination.

Together with the guide, you visit the village’s different houses and workshops, where you hear about the lives of the blacksmith, the potter and the dyer, as well as the sense of community and celebration in the guild hall. Using the authentic surroundings as a backdrop, the guide brings everyday life, work and the people who might once have lived here vividly to life.

The tour also takes you inside the palisade to the impressive fortified manor, where the elite of society lived. Here you can explore the cookhouse, the kitchen building and the magnificent hall, whose wall paintings are inspired by the decorations in Østerlars Round Church. You will also visit the house of worship and the peaceful monks’ garden with medicinal herbs and plants, while the guide tells stories about faith, power, food, illness and daily life on medieval Bornholm.

Along the way, you gain a fascinating insight into the differences between rich and poor, the crafts of the period and the many small and large stories that together shaped life in a medieval village. Surrounded by tarred timber buildings, herb gardens and historic settings, the past feels remarkably close and alive.

This guided tour is the perfect introduction to Bornholms Middelaldercenter and gives both children and adults an engaging, sensory and thought-provoking encounter with life as it might have looked almost 700 years ago.

What does it feel like to hold a medieval bow in your hands? At Bornholms Middelaldercenter, both children and adults can try archery at the range, with a guide there to help along the way. You get the chance to draw the bow yourself, take aim and discover just how much concentration and control it takes to make a good shot.

The bow is part of the story of medieval weaponry. By around the 14th century, the period represented by the centre’s fortified manor, the crossbow was beginning to take over the bow’s role as a weapon of war in Denmark. At the archery range, however, you can try the older type of weapon for yourself and get a real sense of the challenge involved in using it.

During the Medieval Gathering in week 29, you can also meet bowyers and get a closer look at the craftsmanship behind the weapon. The archers make their own bows and are happy to share tips at the range – an extra experience for anyone curious about how a bow is made.

A hands-on activity where you take part yourself and experience a small piece of the Middle Ages with a bow in your hands.

“It’s bloody dangerous!” That sets the tone as the guides at Bornholms Middelaldercenter take the audience into the medieval world of gunpowder and cannons. The language is refreshingly direct, the humour is infectious, and both children and adults quickly become part of the show.

At the same time, there is plenty of history and knowledge behind the fun. The fearsome black-powder weapons are brought to life as the air fills with the smell of sulphur and gun smoke, and the tension slowly builds towards the blast that can be felt through both the ground and your chest.

You see how the cannon is loaded, while the guides explain the early firearms that helped change warfare forever. You hear about the history of the weapons, the archaeological finds behind the reconstructions and the technology that impressed, frightened and fascinated people more than 500 years ago.

The centre’s cannon is a replica of a ship’s cannon dating from around 1400, discovered in the sea off Anholt. It also holds a very special place in the history of Bornholms Middelaldercenter itself. Before the village houses and the fortified manor were built, it all began with a travelling cannon and a group of history enthusiasts.

As the fuse approaches the touch hole, anticipation builds among the crowd. A flash of fire, a thick cloud of white smoke and a thunderous bang give you a very real sense of medieval gunpowder weapons. This is history you do not just see and hear – you feel it.

After the firing, you can get a closer look at the weapons and ask the guides questions about medieval gunpowder weapons and how they were used.

Extra firing demonstrations during school holidays: During selected holiday periods, the centre also demonstrates handheld hook guns, which fire their own impressive salutes and offer an even closer look at medieval firearms.

What does it feel like to hold a medieval bow in your hands? At Bornholms Middelaldercenter, both children and adults can try archery at the range, with a guide there to help along the way. You get the chance to draw the bow yourself, take aim and discover just how much concentration and control it takes to make a good shot.

The bow is part of the story of medieval weaponry. By around the 14th century, the period represented by the centre’s fortified manor, the crossbow was beginning to take over the bow’s role as a weapon of war in Denmark. At the archery range, however, you can try the older type of weapon for yourself and get a real sense of the challenge involved in using it.

During the Medieval Gathering in week 29, you can also meet bowyers and get a closer look at the craftsmanship behind the weapon. The archers make their own bows and are happy to share tips at the range – an extra experience for anyone curious about how a bow is made.

A hands-on activity where you take part yourself and experience a small piece of the Middle Ages with a bow in your hands.

Deutsche Kirchenführung in der Rundkirche von Østerlars

Erleben Sie Bornholms mittelalterliche Geschichte bei einer einstündigen Führung durch die Rundkirche von Østerlar – die größte und bekannteste Rundkirche der Insel.

Ein der Guides des Mittelaltercenters, in mittelalterlicher Gewandung, führt Sie durch den Kirchenraum und berichtet über das Mittelalter, die Macht der Kirche und das Leben in der katolischen Kirche vor der Reformation.

Die Kirche wurde um 1150 erbaut und ist vor allem für ihre Wandmalereien aus der Zeit um 1350 bekannt. Sie zeigen Szenen aus dem Leben Jesu – von der Verkündigung an Maria bis zum Jüngsten Gericht – und wurden 1958 vom Restaurator des Nationalmuseums

Die Rundkirche von Østerlar liegt etwas außerhalb von Østerlars und in unmittelbarer Nähe des mittelalterlichen Zentrums von Bornholm , sodass die Tour idealerweise mit einem Besuch des mittelalterlichen Zentrums kombiniert werden kann.

Preis: DKK 90 pro Person, Kinder von 3-10 Jahren DKK 50, Kinder von 0-2 Jahren frei.

Treffpunkt: Österlars Rundkirche, Vietsvej 25, 3760 Gudhjem.
Dauer: 1 Stunde

Join a vivid journey back to the 14th century as one of the guides at Bornholms Middelaldercenter leads you through the village and opens the door to a world of people, crafts and stories. The tour is not about grand performances, but about the stories that bring the buildings and people of the past to life in your imagination.

Together with the guide, you visit the village’s different houses and workshops, where you hear about the lives of the blacksmith, the potter and the dyer, as well as the sense of community and celebration in the guild hall. Using the authentic surroundings as a backdrop, the guide brings everyday life, work and the people who might once have lived here vividly to life.

The tour also takes you inside the palisade to the impressive fortified manor, where the elite of society lived. Here you can explore the cookhouse, the kitchen building and the magnificent hall, whose wall paintings are inspired by the decorations in Østerlars Round Church. You will also visit the house of worship and the peaceful monks’ garden with medicinal herbs and plants, while the guide tells stories about faith, power, food, illness and daily life on medieval Bornholm.

Along the way, you gain a fascinating insight into the differences between rich and poor, the crafts of the period and the many small and large stories that together shaped life in a medieval village. Surrounded by tarred timber buildings, herb gardens and historic settings, the past feels remarkably close and alive.

This guided tour is the perfect introduction to Bornholms Middelaldercenter and gives both children and adults an engaging, sensory and thought-provoking encounter with life as it might have looked almost 700 years ago.

What does it feel like to hold a medieval bow in your hands? At Bornholms Middelaldercenter, both children and adults can try archery at the range, with a guide there to help along the way. You get the chance to draw the bow yourself, take aim and discover just how much concentration and control it takes to make a good shot.

The bow is part of the story of medieval weaponry. By around the 14th century, the period represented by the centre’s fortified manor, the crossbow was beginning to take over the bow’s role as a weapon of war in Denmark. At the archery range, however, you can try the older type of weapon for yourself and get a real sense of the challenge involved in using it.

During the Medieval Gathering in week 29, you can also meet bowyers and get a closer look at the craftsmanship behind the weapon. The archers make their own bows and are happy to share tips at the range – an extra experience for anyone curious about how a bow is made.

A hands-on activity where you take part yourself and experience a small piece of the Middle Ages with a bow in your hands.

“It’s bloody dangerous!” That sets the tone as the guides at Bornholms Middelaldercenter take the audience into the medieval world of gunpowder and cannons. The language is refreshingly direct, the humour is infectious, and both children and adults quickly become part of the show.

At the same time, there is plenty of history and knowledge behind the fun. The fearsome black-powder weapons are brought to life as the air fills with the smell of sulphur and gun smoke, and the tension slowly builds towards the blast that can be felt through both the ground and your chest.

You see how the cannon is loaded, while the guides explain the early firearms that helped change warfare forever. You hear about the history of the weapons, the archaeological finds behind the reconstructions and the technology that impressed, frightened and fascinated people more than 500 years ago.

The centre’s cannon is a replica of a ship’s cannon dating from around 1400, discovered in the sea off Anholt. It also holds a very special place in the history of Bornholms Middelaldercenter itself. Before the village houses and the fortified manor were built, it all began with a travelling cannon and a group of history enthusiasts.

As the fuse approaches the touch hole, anticipation builds among the crowd. A flash of fire, a thick cloud of white smoke and a thunderous bang give you a very real sense of medieval gunpowder weapons. This is history you do not just see and hear – you feel it.

After the firing, you can get a closer look at the weapons and ask the guides questions about medieval gunpowder weapons and how they were used.

Extra firing demonstrations during school holidays: During selected holiday periods, the centre also demonstrates handheld hook guns, which fire their own impressive salutes and offer an even closer look at medieval firearms.

What does it feel like to hold a medieval bow in your hands? At Bornholms Middelaldercenter, both children and adults can try archery at the range, with a guide there to help along the way. You get the chance to draw the bow yourself, take aim and discover just how much concentration and control it takes to make a good shot.

The bow is part of the story of medieval weaponry. By around the 14th century, the period represented by the centre’s fortified manor, the crossbow was beginning to take over the bow’s role as a weapon of war in Denmark. At the archery range, however, you can try the older type of weapon for yourself and get a real sense of the challenge involved in using it.

During the Medieval Gathering in week 29, you can also meet bowyers and get a closer look at the craftsmanship behind the weapon. The archers make their own bows and are happy to share tips at the range – an extra experience for anyone curious about how a bow is made.

A hands-on activity where you take part yourself and experience a small piece of the Middle Ages with a bow in your hands.

Join a vivid journey back to the 14th century as one of the guides at Bornholms Middelaldercenter leads you through the village and opens the door to a world of people, crafts and stories. The tour is not about grand performances, but about the stories that bring the buildings and people of the past to life in your imagination.

Together with the guide, you visit the village’s different houses and workshops, where you hear about the lives of the blacksmith, the potter and the dyer, as well as the sense of community and celebration in the guild hall. Using the authentic surroundings as a backdrop, the guide brings everyday life, work and the people who might once have lived here vividly to life.

The tour also takes you inside the palisade to the impressive fortified manor, where the elite of society lived. Here you can explore the cookhouse, the kitchen building and the magnificent hall, whose wall paintings are inspired by the decorations in Østerlars Round Church. You will also visit the house of worship and the peaceful monks’ garden with medicinal herbs and plants, while the guide tells stories about faith, power, food, illness and daily life on medieval Bornholm.

Along the way, you gain a fascinating insight into the differences between rich and poor, the crafts of the period and the many small and large stories that together shaped life in a medieval village. Surrounded by tarred timber buildings, herb gardens and historic settings, the past feels remarkably close and alive.

This guided tour is the perfect introduction to Bornholms Middelaldercenter and gives both children and adults an engaging, sensory and thought-provoking encounter with life as it might have looked almost 700 years ago.

What does it feel like to hold a medieval bow in your hands? At Bornholms Middelaldercenter, both children and adults can try archery at the range, with a guide there to help along the way. You get the chance to draw the bow yourself, take aim and discover just how much concentration and control it takes to make a good shot.

The bow is part of the story of medieval weaponry. By around the 14th century, the period represented by the centre’s fortified manor, the crossbow was beginning to take over the bow’s role as a weapon of war in Denmark. At the archery range, however, you can try the older type of weapon for yourself and get a real sense of the challenge involved in using it.

During the Medieval Gathering in week 29, you can also meet bowyers and get a closer look at the craftsmanship behind the weapon. The archers make their own bows and are happy to share tips at the range – an extra experience for anyone curious about how a bow is made.

A hands-on activity where you take part yourself and experience a small piece of the Middle Ages with a bow in your hands.

Make a pair of warm rabbit-fur hand warmers – and take your own handmade creation home

Join a cosy, family-friendly workshop in the atmospheric surroundings of Bornholms Middelaldercenter, where you can learn how to make your own rabbit-fur hand warmers.

Choose the rabbit fur you would like to work with and get help creating your own pattern and sewing the hand warmers together. You will be guided through the process, so that by the end of the workshop you can take home a pair of soft, warm “gloves” made by you.

The hand warmers make a lovely treat for yourself or a personal, handmade Christmas gift for someone special – perhaps Mum.

The workshop costs DKK 100 per pair of hand warmers.

Friday 16 October, 2.00–3.30 pm

“It’s bloody dangerous!” That sets the tone as the guides at Bornholms Middelaldercenter take the audience into the medieval world of gunpowder and cannons. The language is refreshingly direct, the humour is infectious, and both children and adults quickly become part of the show.

At the same time, there is plenty of history and knowledge behind the fun. The fearsome black-powder weapons are brought to life as the air fills with the smell of sulphur and gun smoke, and the tension slowly builds towards the blast that can be felt through both the ground and your chest.

You see how the cannon is loaded, while the guides explain the early firearms that helped change warfare forever. You hear about the history of the weapons, the archaeological finds behind the reconstructions and the technology that impressed, frightened and fascinated people more than 500 years ago.

The centre’s cannon is a replica of a ship’s cannon dating from around 1400, discovered in the sea off Anholt. It also holds a very special place in the history of Bornholms Middelaldercenter itself. Before the village houses and the fortified manor were built, it all began with a travelling cannon and a group of history enthusiasts.

As the fuse approaches the touch hole, anticipation builds among the crowd. A flash of fire, a thick cloud of white smoke and a thunderous bang give you a very real sense of medieval gunpowder weapons. This is history you do not just see and hear – you feel it.

After the firing, you can get a closer look at the weapons and ask the guides questions about medieval gunpowder weapons and how they were used.

Extra firing demonstrations during school holidays: During selected holiday periods, the centre also demonstrates handheld hook guns, which fire their own impressive salutes and offer an even closer look at medieval firearms.

What does it feel like to hold a medieval bow in your hands? At Bornholms Middelaldercenter, both children and adults can try archery at the range, with a guide there to help along the way. You get the chance to draw the bow yourself, take aim and discover just how much concentration and control it takes to make a good shot.

The bow is part of the story of medieval weaponry. By around the 14th century, the period represented by the centre’s fortified manor, the crossbow was beginning to take over the bow’s role as a weapon of war in Denmark. At the archery range, however, you can try the older type of weapon for yourself and get a real sense of the challenge involved in using it.

During the Medieval Gathering in week 29, you can also meet bowyers and get a closer look at the craftsmanship behind the weapon. The archers make their own bows and are happy to share tips at the range – an extra experience for anyone curious about how a bow is made.

A hands-on activity where you take part yourself and experience a small piece of the Middle Ages with a bow in your hands.

Join a vivid journey back to the 14th century as one of the guides at Bornholms Middelaldercenter leads you through the village and opens the door to a world of people, crafts and stories. The tour is not about grand performances, but about the stories that bring the buildings and people of the past to life in your imagination.

Together with the guide, you visit the village’s different houses and workshops, where you hear about the lives of the blacksmith, the potter and the dyer, as well as the sense of community and celebration in the guild hall. Using the authentic surroundings as a backdrop, the guide brings everyday life, work and the people who might once have lived here vividly to life.

The tour also takes you inside the palisade to the impressive fortified manor, where the elite of society lived. Here you can explore the cookhouse, the kitchen building and the magnificent hall, whose wall paintings are inspired by the decorations in Østerlars Round Church. You will also visit the house of worship and the peaceful monks’ garden with medicinal herbs and plants, while the guide tells stories about faith, power, food, illness and daily life on medieval Bornholm.

Along the way, you gain a fascinating insight into the differences between rich and poor, the crafts of the period and the many small and large stories that together shaped life in a medieval village. Surrounded by tarred timber buildings, herb gardens and historic settings, the past feels remarkably close and alive.

This guided tour is the perfect introduction to Bornholms Middelaldercenter and gives both children and adults an engaging, sensory and thought-provoking encounter with life as it might have looked almost 700 years ago.

What does it feel like to hold a medieval bow in your hands? At Bornholms Middelaldercenter, both children and adults can try archery at the range, with a guide there to help along the way. You get the chance to draw the bow yourself, take aim and discover just how much concentration and control it takes to make a good shot.

The bow is part of the story of medieval weaponry. By around the 14th century, the period represented by the centre’s fortified manor, the crossbow was beginning to take over the bow’s role as a weapon of war in Denmark. At the archery range, however, you can try the older type of weapon for yourself and get a real sense of the challenge involved in using it.

During the Medieval Gathering in week 29, you can also meet bowyers and get a closer look at the craftsmanship behind the weapon. The archers make their own bows and are happy to share tips at the range – an extra experience for anyone curious about how a bow is made.

A hands-on activity where you take part yourself and experience a small piece of the Middle Ages with a bow in your hands.

“It’s bloody dangerous!” That sets the tone as the guides at Bornholms Middelaldercenter take the audience into the medieval world of gunpowder and cannons. The language is refreshingly direct, the humour is infectious, and both children and adults quickly become part of the show.

At the same time, there is plenty of history and knowledge behind the fun. The fearsome black-powder weapons are brought to life as the air fills with the smell of sulphur and gun smoke, and the tension slowly builds towards the blast that can be felt through both the ground and your chest.

You see how the cannon is loaded, while the guides explain the early firearms that helped change warfare forever. You hear about the history of the weapons, the archaeological finds behind the reconstructions and the technology that impressed, frightened and fascinated people more than 500 years ago.

The centre’s cannon is a replica of a ship’s cannon dating from around 1400, discovered in the sea off Anholt. It also holds a very special place in the history of Bornholms Middelaldercenter itself. Before the village houses and the fortified manor were built, it all began with a travelling cannon and a group of history enthusiasts.

As the fuse approaches the touch hole, anticipation builds among the crowd. A flash of fire, a thick cloud of white smoke and a thunderous bang give you a very real sense of medieval gunpowder weapons. This is history you do not just see and hear – you feel it.

After the firing, you can get a closer look at the weapons and ask the guides questions about medieval gunpowder weapons and how they were used.

Extra firing demonstrations during school holidays: During selected holiday periods, the centre also demonstrates handheld hook guns, which fire their own impressive salutes and offer an even closer look at medieval firearms.

What does it feel like to hold a medieval bow in your hands? At Bornholms Middelaldercenter, both children and adults can try archery at the range, with a guide there to help along the way. You get the chance to draw the bow yourself, take aim and discover just how much concentration and control it takes to make a good shot.

The bow is part of the story of medieval weaponry. By around the 14th century, the period represented by the centre’s fortified manor, the crossbow was beginning to take over the bow’s role as a weapon of war in Denmark. At the archery range, however, you can try the older type of weapon for yourself and get a real sense of the challenge involved in using it.

During the Medieval Gathering in week 29, you can also meet bowyers and get a closer look at the craftsmanship behind the weapon. The archers make their own bows and are happy to share tips at the range – an extra experience for anyone curious about how a bow is made.

A hands-on activity where you take part yourself and experience a small piece of the Middle Ages with a bow in your hands.

Join a vivid journey back to the 14th century as one of the guides at Bornholms Middelaldercenter leads you through the village and opens the door to a world of people, crafts and stories. The tour is not about grand performances, but about the stories that bring the buildings and people of the past to life in your imagination.

Together with the guide, you visit the village’s different houses and workshops, where you hear about the lives of the blacksmith, the potter and the dyer, as well as the sense of community and celebration in the guild hall. Using the authentic surroundings as a backdrop, the guide brings everyday life, work and the people who might once have lived here vividly to life.

The tour also takes you inside the palisade to the impressive fortified manor, where the elite of society lived. Here you can explore the cookhouse, the kitchen building and the magnificent hall, whose wall paintings are inspired by the decorations in Østerlars Round Church. You will also visit the house of worship and the peaceful monks’ garden with medicinal herbs and plants, while the guide tells stories about faith, power, food, illness and daily life on medieval Bornholm.

Along the way, you gain a fascinating insight into the differences between rich and poor, the crafts of the period and the many small and large stories that together shaped life in a medieval village. Surrounded by tarred timber buildings, herb gardens and historic settings, the past feels remarkably close and alive.

This guided tour is the perfect introduction to Bornholms Middelaldercenter and gives both children and adults an engaging, sensory and thought-provoking encounter with life as it might have looked almost 700 years ago.

What does it feel like to hold a medieval bow in your hands? At Bornholms Middelaldercenter, both children and adults can try archery at the range, with a guide there to help along the way. You get the chance to draw the bow yourself, take aim and discover just how much concentration and control it takes to make a good shot.

The bow is part of the story of medieval weaponry. By around the 14th century, the period represented by the centre’s fortified manor, the crossbow was beginning to take over the bow’s role as a weapon of war in Denmark. At the archery range, however, you can try the older type of weapon for yourself and get a real sense of the challenge involved in using it.

During the Medieval Gathering in week 29, you can also meet bowyers and get a closer look at the craftsmanship behind the weapon. The archers make their own bows and are happy to share tips at the range – an extra experience for anyone curious about how a bow is made.

A hands-on activity where you take part yourself and experience a small piece of the Middle Ages with a bow in your hands.

“It’s bloody dangerous!” That sets the tone as the guides at Bornholms Middelaldercenter take the audience into the medieval world of gunpowder and cannons. The language is refreshingly direct, the humour is infectious, and both children and adults quickly become part of the show.

At the same time, there is plenty of history and knowledge behind the fun. The fearsome black-powder weapons are brought to life as the air fills with the smell of sulphur and gun smoke, and the tension slowly builds towards the blast that can be felt through both the ground and your chest.

You see how the cannon is loaded, while the guides explain the early firearms that helped change warfare forever. You hear about the history of the weapons, the archaeological finds behind the reconstructions and the technology that impressed, frightened and fascinated people more than 500 years ago.

The centre’s cannon is a replica of a ship’s cannon dating from around 1400, discovered in the sea off Anholt. It also holds a very special place in the history of Bornholms Middelaldercenter itself. Before the village houses and the fortified manor were built, it all began with a travelling cannon and a group of history enthusiasts.

As the fuse approaches the touch hole, anticipation builds among the crowd. A flash of fire, a thick cloud of white smoke and a thunderous bang give you a very real sense of medieval gunpowder weapons. This is history you do not just see and hear – you feel it.

After the firing, you can get a closer look at the weapons and ask the guides questions about medieval gunpowder weapons and how they were used.

Extra firing demonstrations during school holidays: During selected holiday periods, the centre also demonstrates handheld hook guns, which fire their own impressive salutes and offer an even closer look at medieval firearms.

Deutsche Kirchenführung in der Rundkirche von Østerlars

Erleben Sie Bornholms mittelalterliche Geschichte bei einer einstündigen Führung durch die Rundkirche von Østerlar – die größte und bekannteste Rundkirche der Insel.

Ein der Guides des Mittelaltercenters, in mittelalterlicher Gewandung, führt Sie durch den Kirchenraum und berichtet über das Mittelalter, die Macht der Kirche und das Leben in der katolischen Kirche vor der Reformation.

Die Kirche wurde um 1150 erbaut und ist vor allem für ihre Wandmalereien aus der Zeit um 1350 bekannt. Sie zeigen Szenen aus dem Leben Jesu – von der Verkündigung an Maria bis zum Jüngsten Gericht – und wurden 1958 vom Restaurator des Nationalmuseums

Die Rundkirche von Østerlar liegt etwas außerhalb von Østerlars und in unmittelbarer Nähe des mittelalterlichen Zentrums von Bornholm , sodass die Tour idealerweise mit einem Besuch des mittelalterlichen Zentrums kombiniert werden kann.

Preis: DKK 90 pro Person, Kinder von 3-10 Jahren DKK 50, Kinder von 0-2 Jahren frei.

Treffpunkt: Österlars Rundkirche, Vietsvej 25, 3760 Gudhjem.
Dauer: 1 Stunde

Join a vivid journey back to the 14th century as one of the guides at Bornholms Middelaldercenter leads you through the village and opens the door to a world of people, crafts and stories. The tour is not about grand performances, but about the stories that bring the buildings and people of the past to life in your imagination.

Together with the guide, you visit the village’s different houses and workshops, where you hear about the lives of the blacksmith, the potter and the dyer, as well as the sense of community and celebration in the guild hall. Using the authentic surroundings as a backdrop, the guide brings everyday life, work and the people who might once have lived here vividly to life.

The tour also takes you inside the palisade to the impressive fortified manor, where the elite of society lived. Here you can explore the cookhouse, the kitchen building and the magnificent hall, whose wall paintings are inspired by the decorations in Østerlars Round Church. You will also visit the house of worship and the peaceful monks’ garden with medicinal herbs and plants, while the guide tells stories about faith, power, food, illness and daily life on medieval Bornholm.

Along the way, you gain a fascinating insight into the differences between rich and poor, the crafts of the period and the many small and large stories that together shaped life in a medieval village. Surrounded by tarred timber buildings, herb gardens and historic settings, the past feels remarkably close and alive.

This guided tour is the perfect introduction to Bornholms Middelaldercenter and gives both children and adults an engaging, sensory and thought-provoking encounter with life as it might have looked almost 700 years ago.

What does it feel like to hold a medieval bow in your hands? At Bornholms Middelaldercenter, both children and adults can try archery at the range, with a guide there to help along the way. You get the chance to draw the bow yourself, take aim and discover just how much concentration and control it takes to make a good shot.

The bow is part of the story of medieval weaponry. By around the 14th century, the period represented by the centre’s fortified manor, the crossbow was beginning to take over the bow’s role as a weapon of war in Denmark. At the archery range, however, you can try the older type of weapon for yourself and get a real sense of the challenge involved in using it.

During the Medieval Gathering in week 29, you can also meet bowyers and get a closer look at the craftsmanship behind the weapon. The archers make their own bows and are happy to share tips at the range – an extra experience for anyone curious about how a bow is made.

A hands-on activity where you take part yourself and experience a small piece of the Middle Ages with a bow in your hands.

“It’s bloody dangerous!” That sets the tone as the guides at Bornholms Middelaldercenter take the audience into the medieval world of gunpowder and cannons. The language is refreshingly direct, the humour is infectious, and both children and adults quickly become part of the show.

At the same time, there is plenty of history and knowledge behind the fun. The fearsome black-powder weapons are brought to life as the air fills with the smell of sulphur and gun smoke, and the tension slowly builds towards the blast that can be felt through both the ground and your chest.

You see how the cannon is loaded, while the guides explain the early firearms that helped change warfare forever. You hear about the history of the weapons, the archaeological finds behind the reconstructions and the technology that impressed, frightened and fascinated people more than 500 years ago.

The centre’s cannon is a replica of a ship’s cannon dating from around 1400, discovered in the sea off Anholt. It also holds a very special place in the history of Bornholms Middelaldercenter itself. Before the village houses and the fortified manor were built, it all began with a travelling cannon and a group of history enthusiasts.

As the fuse approaches the touch hole, anticipation builds among the crowd. A flash of fire, a thick cloud of white smoke and a thunderous bang give you a very real sense of medieval gunpowder weapons. This is history you do not just see and hear – you feel it.

After the firing, you can get a closer look at the weapons and ask the guides questions about medieval gunpowder weapons and how they were used.

Extra firing demonstrations during school holidays: During selected holiday periods, the centre also demonstrates handheld hook guns, which fire their own impressive salutes and offer an even closer look at medieval firearms.