Attractions for families
Selected family-friendly attractions on Bornholm – parks, museums, boat trips and places full of experiences for children and adults. Discover family attractions, interesting spots for an active day and hidden corners that work equally well on a short outing or a full day exploring the island.
Hammershus
Hammershus Castle is an impressive ruin of a medieval fortress located on the northern tip of Bornholm, Denmark. Perched high on a rocky hill overlooking the Baltic Sea, the castle served for centuries as a strategic…
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Sommerlunden Butterfly Park
A magical spot in Nexø, where hundreds of colorful butterflies flutter among exotic plants, enchanting every visitor
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Bornholms Kunstmuseum
Bornholms Kunstmuseum is one of Denmark’s finest art museums outside Copenhagen, beautifully located on the Helligdomsklipperne cliffs between Tejn and Gudhjem. The modern building blends perfectly into Bornholm’s…
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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 Rovfugleshow
Bornholms Rovfugleshow is a unique attraction located near Rønne, where visitors can experience the majestic power of birds of prey up close. The shows combine education and excitement, featuring impressive eagles and…
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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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M/S Thor – Local Boat Tours
Discover Bornholm’s breathtaking coastline and the famous Helligdomsklipperne cliffs from the sea aboard M/S Thor – a historic wooden ship that has sailed these waters for more than 100 years
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NaturBornholm
NaturBornholm is a modern, interactive nature center located near Aakirkeby, in the very heart of Bornholm. This place allows visitors to discover the fascinating geological history of the island – from the time of the…
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Smokehouses
It is hard to imagine Bornholm without its smokehouses, where wisps of smoke rise from early morning and the rich aroma mingles with the fresh sea breeze. These are places where the island’s history is almost tangible –…
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The Ceramic Factory and Museum of Bornholm
The Bornholm Ceramic Factory and Museum (Hjorths Fabrik) in Rønne is one of the island’s most unique attractions, where visitors can see how stoneware has been produced using traditional methods for more than 150 years
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Melstedgård
Melstedgård is a unique open-air museum located near Gudhjem, where visitors can travel back in time and experience life on a Bornholm farm as it was centuries ago. This is a place where the past comes to life – hosts…
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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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Bornholms Kunstmuseum
Bornholms Kunstmuseum is a modern art museum set in a truly spectacular location – right by the cliffs of Helligdomsklipperne, around 6 km north of Gudhjem, in one of the most scenic corners of Bornholm
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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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Best Ice Cream on Bornholm
Discover the best ice cream on Bornholm. Explore local ice cream shops, gelato, waffles and sweet places worth visiting around the island.
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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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Bornholms Automobilmuseum
Bornholms Automobilmuseum is a unique motoring museum located at Grammegårdsvej 1, south-east of Aakirkeby on Bornholm. It is the only museum of its kind on the island, presenting a fascinating history of cars…
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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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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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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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Bornholmertårnet
Bornholm Tower is a former military radar tower and Cold War museum in southern Bornholm. Discover secret surveillance operations, military history, and the island’s strategic role during the Cold War era.
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Kultippen
Kultippen is a unique post-industrial landscape on Bornholm that resembles the surface of Mars. Pale hills, rugged terrain and Baltic Sea views create one of the island’s most unusual places.
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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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Rubinsøen (Ruby Lake) – former coal mine and peaceful lake near Hasle
Rubinsøen (Danish for “ruby lake”) was an open-cast lignite mine just south of Hasle — today a calm, wooded lake surrounded by steep slopes and forest paths. An easy, free outing: a walk, a picnic with views over the…
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Safirsøen (Sapphire Lake) – peaceful lake in a former clay pit near Hasle
Safirsøen (Danish for “sapphire lake”) is one of the colourful ponds formed by former workings south of Hasle — today a calm, easily reached lake in Sandflugtsskoven forest, popular with families and anglers. The poetic…
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Smaragdsøen (Emerald Lake) – green water and the first clay pit near Hasle
Smaragdsøen (Danish for “emerald lake”) is one of the best-known ponds in the Hasle area on western Bornholm — a woodland lake in a former clay pit whose water often takes on a slightly green, emerald-like hue. Clay…
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Pyritsøen – the largest former clay pit, pyrite and dinosaur tracks near Hasle
Pyritsøen (Danish for “pyrite lake”) is the largest woodland pond among the former clay pits west of Hasle — a broad, calm lake filling Bagågraven, where clay was extracted for much of the 20th century for Hasle…
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