More about Bornholm, Denmark Points of Interest

• Gudhjem -

  Gudhjem, or "God's home," is a quaint fishing village with only 780 permanent residents. Its hilltop vantage point overlooking the northeastern side of the island affords beautiful views of its harbor and bountiful waters that have sustained the village.

• Round Church -

  Bornholm proudly showcases four of Denmark's seven medieval round churches. Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, they were used as places of worship as well as protective fortresses, with upper stories designed to double as shooting galleries against enemy attack and even as storage for passing ships.

• Hammershus Castle Ruins -

  Originally built in 1200 by the archbishop of Lund, the ruins of the castle stand on a 242-foot (74-meter) rocky plateau in the northwest corner of Bornholm. Completely abandoned in 1743, the ruins are the largest of their kind in northern Europe.

• Baltic Sea Glass -

  For generations, the special light in Bornholm has inspired countless artists, and many arts and crafts have bloomed throughout the region. Bornholm is well known as a center for glass blowing, with several glass-blowing studios on the island, creating artwork and desirable objects. A visit with the artisans is a chance to see and purchase their works and to hear about their inspiration.

• Bornholm Museum -

  Showcasing over 10,000 years of local life, the Bornholm Museum displays the island's natural and seafaring history and gives insight into its development from the Paleolithic era to today. Exhibits include artifacts from the Nordic Bronze Age and Iron Age, a notable collection of Roman coins, and paintings and decorative pieces from the Viking period all the way to the modern age.

• Svaneke -

  Tiny Svaneke (small swan), is nestled on the eastern coastline of Bornholm. Rows of charming half-timbered houses line narrow streets that lead to the harbor. It was awarded the distinction as one of Denmark's most beautiful towns (2013), and its heritage center is the perfect place to stroll, sample confectionaries from the sweet shops and visit the arts and crafts galleries showcasing blown glass and ceramics made by local artisans.

• Bornholm Distillery -

  Established In 2017 by Martin Kofoed, the Bornholm Distillery has grown to become a household name for its exceptional quality gin that is infused with the natural aromatics, berries, and flowers of Bornholm. Nestled within the Slotslyngen (castle heathland), this wild-nature area set against a backdrop of the Hammershus castle ruins is the perfect spot to experience a taste of this artisan elixir.

• Hoestet Farm -

  Discover the secrets of organic farm-to-table cultivation and meet the owners, Camilla and Mads Meisner, whose holistic planting mission is represented in the enchanting Høstet plantation where the tart orange berries known as sea buckthorn are grown. You'll learn about sustainable planting and the therapeutic and culinary properties of these tangy berries, which you can enjoy in the idyllic countryside setting with a view of the Baltic Sea.