Østermarie Kirke
Østermarie Church (Østermarie Kirke) is a unique place on Bornholm where history meets modernity. In the village of Østermarie, in the eastern part of the island, two churches stand side by side – the old one and the new one.
The old church, built in the 12th century from granite blocks, was one of the oldest Romanesque churches on Bornholm. Over time, its structure weakened, and after many damages, it was decided to build a new church next to it, which was consecrated in 1891. Today, the remains of the old building, with its distinctive arches and stone walls, form an extraordinary open-air museum of sacred architecture.
Good to know
- Location: Østermarie village, eastern Bornholm
Stone witness through the ages – Østermarie Church on Bornholm
The new Østermarie Church is an elegant granite building in Neo-Romanesque style. Its interior is bright and spacious, with preserved elements from the former church – including the baptismal font and parts of the altar furnishings. The entire complex is an important stop on the Bornholm sightseeing route, illustrating the development of local church architecture from the Middle Ages to modern times.
How to get there
| By car | about 35 minutes from Rønne via road no. 38 towards Østermarie |
| By bus | BAT buses (Bornholms Amts Trafikselskab) run from Rønne or Gudhjem to Østermarie |
| By bike | along the eastern route from Gudhjem through Svaneke to Østermarie |
Location
| Østermarie Kirke | |
| Svanekevej 6, 3751 Østermarie, DK | |
| ostermariekirke.dk | |
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