On the north coast, the landscape is dramatic, and the views are bre­ath­taking—Allinge is no exception. The town borders the fa­sci­nat­ing area around Hammeren, offering some of Denmark’s most specta­cu­lar natural en­viron­ments. Allinge harbour is a gathering point with a great at­mosp­he­re offering cafés, ice cream shops, eateries, and shops. The town is cha­ra­cte­ri­sed by half-timbered houses in every colour, narrow streets, and cosy squares. You can explore small, cosy oases. Allinge also offers art and culture in various forms and is home to venues, creative workshops, and the annual jazz festival.

Gudhjem has eve­ryt­hing you need for a lovely, versatile holiday in beautiful sur­ro­un­dings. The town offers shops, bars, and eateries, but you will also find a smo­ke­hou­se, delis, glas­swor­ks, museums, and more. The port of Gudhjem exudes an authentic fishing at­mosp­he­re with houses, yachts, and fishing boats of all sizes. Many sailors spend their summer holiday here. A beautiful old church overlooks the rooftops of Gudhjem and the ships’ masts. From here, you can see the island of Chri­sti­an­sø in the distance, which you can explore if you hop on the tour boat that departs from the wharf.

Hasle is located on the west coast with a large harbour. The harbour buzzes with life, perfect for strolls along the pier. The town’s smo­ke­hou­se is next to the harbour. This is not just any smo­ke­hou­se but the last one left on Bornholm, where the smoking takes place in the tra­di­tio­nal, old-fashioned way using alder firewood in open chimneys. In the centre of Hasle, you will find a cultural house where you can see exhi­bi­tions, local arts and crafts, and more. Hasle also offers lovely beaches, an activity park, good play­gro­unds, re­stau­rants, cafés, and some of the island’s most beautiful sunsets.

Rønne is the first town you come to when you arrive on lovely Bornholm. Beautiful St Nicholas Church is ma­jesti­cal­ly located in a pro­tr­u­ding square upon entry to the harbour, welcoming visitors. The town centre is cha­ra­cte­ri­sed by narrow cobbled streets, half-timbered houses, and cosy squares. It offers a rich com­merci­al and cultural life, and you will find historic buildings, museums, local arts and crafts, galleries, and more. There is ample op­portu­ni­ty to explore the island’s excellent beaches in all di­rections. Head south to visit Boderne or wonderful Dueodde—one of Denmark’s best beaches.

Beautiful Svaneke offers a plethora of wonderful holiday ex­pe­ri­en­ces. The town is bursting with exciting spe­ci­a­li­ty shops, including the famous brewery, the dairy store, hard candy maker, chocolate shop, glassblowers, galleries, and smo­ke­hou­se. There is plenty to explore here and many local food ex­pe­ri­en­ces to savour. Svaneke is buzzing with life, and both the harbour and the town centre are popular gathering points with great ambience. Moving just outside the town centre, in either direction, reveals stunning views of dramatic cliff for­ma­tions, adorable houses, and cosy little beaches.

The old market town of Aakirkeby is located in the southern part of Bornholm, an ideal location for the island’s beaches. Here, you will find stunning Dueodde with its white, sandy beaches winding as far as the eye can see, but Balka Beach and Boderne also rank among Bornholm’s best beaches. Aakirkeby offers hi­sto­ri­cal buildings, museums, and cultural at­tra­ctions. If you move towards the middle of the island, you will get to Al­min­din­gen, Denmark’s fifth-largest forest. Spend several hours exploring the terrain and the hi­sto­ri­cal and cultural sights here, such as Ryt­ter­k­næg­ten and Ekkodalen.