Known as the sunshine island of Denmark, Bornholm is a culturally and historically interesting destination with lots of beautiful seaside nature to be admired. This island that is located between Sweden and Poland but belongs to Denmark is a quite popular destination among Northern European visitors. Many of them visit Bornholm for the nature and beaches, but some travel here also for the popular amusement park and for the historical sights on the island.
Family attractions. Bornholm has also other big tourist magnet available. Families with children are happy to visit the popular family park of the island, Joboland, which has water fun and animals available to entertain your children. Many of the older visitors want to see also the ruins of Hammerhus Castle on the northwestern tip of Bornholm and to walk in the atmospheric streets of the main town of Bornholm, Rønne. Outside the towns, you can visit one of the biggest forests in Denmark, Almindingen, which has good network of trails available for trekking in Bornholm, and for biking in Bornholm in enjoyable green surroundings of the hilly island. Golf in Bornholm is offered by several courses. Facilities for shopping in Bornholm are at their best in Rønne.
Bornholm, a Danish island with historical and cultural attractions & Baltic Sea beaches
A piece of the Danish Kingdom and an isolated island in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Poland, Bornholm has a distinctive culture and nature in compared to the rest of Denmark. Its diverse attractions are available to the lovers of culture and history as well as for those looking for a good spot for outdoor sports. One of the major sights on the island is the Medieval Centre of Bornholm, which is a purpose built construction offering demonstrations and activities connected with life in the medieval times. The beaches on Bornholm offer nice sunbathing and swimming in the summer months, and the Baltic Sea waters around Bornholm are good for sailing and other water sports as well.Family attractions. Bornholm has also other big tourist magnet available. Families with children are happy to visit the popular family park of the island, Joboland, which has water fun and animals available to entertain your children. Many of the older visitors want to see also the ruins of Hammerhus Castle on the northwestern tip of Bornholm and to walk in the atmospheric streets of the main town of Bornholm, Rønne. Outside the towns, you can visit one of the biggest forests in Denmark, Almindingen, which has good network of trails available for trekking in Bornholm, and for biking in Bornholm in enjoyable green surroundings of the hilly island. Golf in Bornholm is offered by several courses. Facilities for shopping in Bornholm are at their best in Rønne.
Practical information for your trip to Bornholm
Located in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Poland, Bornholm can be reached by ferry or by air, with several alternatives for travelling and flights to Bornholm to choose from. The island is small enough to be circled with a car in a few hours, which makes car rental in Bornholm quite popular.
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Biking in Bornholm is also a good choice for touring this beautiful Danish island. If you want to try public transport, buses and taxis in Bornholm are also well available.
Climate in Bornholm is changeable with cold winters and quite warm, but short summers. Average monthly high temperatures during the summer of Bornholm (June–August) are around 18-20°C, whereas during the winter the temperatures drop to 0–5°C. In short, Bornholm is a summer destination that turns to be quiet outside the most popular months for tourism in Bornholm, from June to August. During these months, it is easy to see why Bornholm is called the Sunshine Island (solskinsøen). However, no matter which time you travel to Bornholm, the island is a safe destination with modern services available all through the year.
Scandinavian favorite. Bornholm might be quite unknown in worldwide scale, but it is a quite popular destination among North European countries, and a very safe place to visit. Tourism services on Bornholm are good with several tourist information centers found around the island. The main centers are found in the island capital, Rønne, and in Nexø, which is located in the eastern part of the island. Suitable places for accommodation in Bornholm are available all around the island. Food and restaurants in Bornholm introduce you to interesting culinary experiences such as the famous smoked herring of Bornholm. Many people in Bornholm speak also some English.
