Monuments on Bornholm
Selected historical landmarks of Bornholm – medieval castle ruins, iconic round churches, old fortifications, harbours and places that tell the story of the island through centuries of history. From the impressive ruins of Hammershus to defensive churches, fishing villages and traces of Bornholm’s military past, these sites offer a unique insight into the island’s culture, architecture and heritage.
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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Christiansø
Christiansø is Denmark’s smallest inhabited island – and the country’s easternmost point. Located about 18 kilometres northeast of Bornholm, it forms part of the Ertholmene archipelago. The island has a unique…
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Church in Østerlars
The largest and oldest of the four round churches on Bornholm, Østerlars Rundkirke was built around 1150 and dedicated to St. Lawrence (St. Laurentius). Its massive three-story structure with a central tower and thick…
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Church in Olsker
Built around the year 1200, Olsker Rundkirke is one of Bornholm’s four famous round churches. Standing high on a hill with sweeping views of the sea and the nearby islands of Christiansø and Frederiksø, it once served…
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Church in Nylars
Dedicated to St. Nicholas, Nylars Rundkirke was built around 1160 and is considered the best-preserved of Bornholm’s four round churches. Its massive stone walls are more than two meters thick, and the entire structure…
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Church in Nyker (Ny Kirke)
Built around 1150, Nyker Rundkirke is the smallest of Bornholm’s four round churches, yet it is no less charming or historically significant. Dedicated to St. Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors, it once served as an…
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Aa Kirke
Aa Church (Aa Kirke) is one of the oldest and most impressive religious monuments on Bornholm. It stands in the very center of Aakirkeby and immediately draws attention with its two characteristic towers. The church…
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Klemens Kirke
St. Clement’s Church (Klemens Kirke) is located in the picturesque village of Klemensker, northwest of Rønne. It is one of Bornholm’s classic Romanesque churches, built in the 12th century from local granite. Its…
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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…
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Svaneke Fyr
Svaneke Lighthouse (Svaneke Fyr) is a distinctive landmark on the rocky eastern coast of Bornholm, located near the charming town of Svaneke. Built in the early 20th century, it guided ships safely through this…
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Dueodde Fyr
Dueodde Lighthouse (Dueodde Fyr) is the tallest and most famous lighthouse on Bornholm, towering over the island’s southern coast. Built among the shifting dunes and the famous white sands of Dueodde, it has guided…
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Hammerodde Fyr
Hammerodde Lighthouse (Hammerodde Fyr) stands at the northern tip of Bornholm, in the rugged and rocky landscape of the Hammerknuden peninsula. Built at the end of the 19th century, it complemented the higher-placed…
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Hammeren Fyr
Hammeren Lighthouse is one of the most distinctive landmarks in northern Bornholm, rising proudly on the highest hill of the Hammeren peninsula. Built in the 19th century, it served for decades as the main navigational…
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Rønne Kongen
Rønne Kongen Lighthouse is one of Bornholm’s characteristic navigational landmarks, although today it serves mainly as a historical monument. Located at the entrance to the harbour in Rønne, it guided ships safely into…
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Christiansø Fyr
Christiansø Lighthouse is one of the oldest and most historically significant navigation points in Denmark. Located on the island of Christiansø, northeast of Bornholm, it has guided ships safely across the Baltic Sea…
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