DBJ – Bornholm Railway Museum
Bornholms Museum Jernbanen, also known as the DBJ Museum, is a unique place dedicated to the history of the railway on Bornholm. It is located in the port area of Nexø, right where one of the island’s main railway lines once ran. The museum was founded by the DBJ Association, whose members passionately collect and restore memorabilia from the former railway network that operated between 1900 and 1968. The exhibition features original infrastructure elements as well as an extensive collection of photographs, maps, and models of historic trains.
One of the museum’s most valuable exhibits is the restored DBJ postal carriage no. 26 – the only surviving vehicle from the Bornholm railway. On the museum grounds, you can also find a small station building that lets you experience the atmosphere of travel from over a century ago. It’s a place not only for railway enthusiasts but for anyone who wants to explore an important chapter of Bornholm’s history and see how the railway shaped everyday life on the island for decades.
Good to know
- The museum is located in Nexø, near the port
- There is parking available next to the museum
The History of Bornholm’s Railway – The Museum in Nexø
The Bornholm Railway Museum in Nexø is a fascinating place where the history of the island’s trains comes to life once again. Situated right by the harbor, the museum tells the story of Bornholm’s railway network, which for nearly seven decades served as an important means of transport across the island. The exhibition allows visitors to see what the stations, carriages, and everyday journeys looked like in the days when the railway connected Bornholm’s main towns.
How to get there
The Bornholm Railway Museum is easy to reach from all parts of the island. It is located near the port in Nexø, right next to the former railway line. Visitors can arrive by car – parking is available on-site. BAT buses from Rønne, Aakirkeby, and Svaneke also stop nearby, making the museum accessible by public transport as well.
Location
| DBJ Museum | |
| Nordre Strandvej 8, 3730 Nexø, DK | |
| dbj.dk |
