Activities and sport on Bornholm
Selected activities on Bornholm – sport, hiking, water attractions and places made for active recreation. Explore the island by bike, on foot, by kayak or during family outdoor activities and discover Bornholm from a more active perspective.
Brændesgårdshaven
Brændesgårdshaven Family Amusement Park is one of Bornholm’s oldest and most beloved destinations for family fun. Surrounded by greenery near Svaneke, the park combines a classic amusement park, mini zoo, playgrounds…
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Bornholms Middelaldercenter
Located near Østerlars, the Bornholms Middelaldercenter (Bornholm’s Medieval Centre) is a fascinating open-air museum where history comes to life. This large historical park recreates life on Bornholm in the 13th…
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Helligdomsklipperne
Helligdomsklipperne is one of the most stunning and recognizable places on Bornholm. The spectacular rock cliffs rising from the blue waters of the Baltic Sea create a landscape full of dramatic formations, natural…
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Almindingen
Almindingen is one of the largest and most beautiful forests in Denmark, located in the very heart of Bornholm. It is an ideal place for those seeking peace, nature, and scenic walking and cycling trails. Vast forest…
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Cycling on Bornholm
Bornholm is one of the best islands in Europe for cycling. Over 230 kilometres of marked cycling routes lead through coastal cliffs, green forests, sandy beaches and charming fishing towns. A large part of the paths…
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Dueodde beach
Dueodde is one of the most beautiful and recognizable beaches not only in Denmark but throughout Europe. It is famous for its exceptionally fine, white sand, considered one of the cleanest and softest in the world – it…
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Hiking & Trekking
Bornholm offers some of the best hiking trails in the Baltic region – from coastal paths and granite cliffs to forest trails. Kyststien (120 km loop), city walks in Rønne and Nexø, and shorter routes through Almindingen…
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Balka beach
Balka Beach on Bornholm is one of the island’s most popular holiday destinations. It attracts visitors with its wide stretch of fine white sand, gentle slope into the sea, and exceptionally peaceful atmosphere. It’s an…
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SUP
Bornholm is a great place for stand-up paddleboarding – from calm bays and wide beaches to scenic routes along cliff coastlines. Discover the best paddleboarding spots, check conditions and see which beaches and…
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Rock climbing
Bornholm is one of the few places in this part of the Baltic where you can try climbing on natural granite rocks. The island offers both easier routes for beginners and more demanding walls chosen by experienced…
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Diving
Bornholm is one of the most fascinating diving destinations in Denmark. Rocky seabed, clear water, colourful algae and wrecks scattered around the island create conditions rivalling exotic locations. Discover the best…
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Moseløkken
Visit the Granite Quarry Museum on Bornholm and discover the island’s granite industry, historic stone-cutting machinery and impressive quarry landscapes at Moseløkken.
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Kayaking
Bornholm is one of the best places in Denmark for sea kayaking. 110 km of coastline with granite cliffs, sea caves, skerries and sandy beaches. Discover the best routes, conditions, rentals and tips for paddling around…
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Mini golf
Mini golf is one of the most popular family attractions on Bornholm. Several courses across the island – classic and themed – near beaches and campsites. Also discover four full-size golf courses with Baltic Sea views.
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Bornholm Rundt
Bornholm Rundt is an annual 103 km cycling rally around the island. Learn about the event, rules, supply stations, and whether it is better to ride independently or join the organised tour.
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Jons Kapel
Jons Kapel is one of Bornholm’s most scenic natural attractions. Dramatic cliffs, the legendary rock chapel and panoramic Baltic Sea views make it a popular hiking destination.
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Hammerknuden
Hammerknuden is a rugged and scenic peninsula in northern Bornholm. Dramatic cliffs, former granite quarries and stunning coastal views make it a perfect destination for hiking and nature walks.
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Hasle Harbour Bath
Hasle Harbour Bath is a modern floating bathing area in the harbour of Hasle on Bornholm’s west coast. Swimming pools, diving platforms and beautiful Baltic Sea sunsets make it one of the island’s most unique seaside…
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Salene Gravplads – Iron Age burial site on Bornholm's coast
On the pebble beach at Salene stand around thirty low cairns of beach stones — grave markers from the Iron Age. They are the remains of an ancient burial ground (roughly 500 BC–AD 850), one of the most distinctive…
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Hestestenene – the legendary Horse Stones of Bornholm
Hestestenene (Danish for “horse stones”) is one of the most photogenic megalith sites on Bornholm — four tall monoliths stand on the cliff top right beside the coastal path between Gudhjem and Helligdommen, with views…
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Trekking from Gudhjem to Helligdomsklipperne
This trekking route from Gudhjem towards Helligdomsklipperne is one of the most beautiful sections of Bornholm's northern coast. It follows the coastal rescue path along cliffs, through forest and rock formations, with…
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