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Bornholm Island Coastal Road Trip
Loop the sun-soaked Baltic island of Bornholm by car, from round churches to smokehouses and granite cliffs.
The itinerary.
4 days · 10 stops
Thursday
Day One
Land in Rønne, pick up the car, and ease into island life along the western coast.
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Rønne Old Town
The island capital's cobbled lanes lined with pastel half-timbered houses and the harbor where ferries from Ystad and Køge dock.
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Bornholms Museum
Local history and art museum covering the island's seafaring, granite-quarrying and round-church heritage.
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Hotel
Hotel Griffen Rønne booking.com
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Getting around
- Ferry from Ystad (Sweden) or Køge to Rønne
- Car rental collected at Rønne harbor
Friday
Day Two
Drive the dramatic northern coast to Hammershus and the rocky Hammeren headland.
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Hammershus Castle Ruins
Northern Europe's largest medieval fortress ruin, sprawling across a granite cliff with commanding views over the Baltic.
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Hammeren & Opalsøen
Granite headland with hiking trails, a flooded old quarry lake, and the Hammeren lighthouse at Denmark's northern tip.
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Allinge Røgeri
Classic Bornholm smokehouse serving 'Sol over Gudhjem' — smoked herring on rye with raw egg yolk, radish and chives.
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Hotel
Hotel Friheden Allinge booking.com
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Getting around
- Coastal drive north from Rønne via route 159
- Short walks around Hammershus and Hammeren
Saturday
Day Three
Continue along the east coast through the artist village of Gudhjem and the yellow-cottage town of Svaneke.
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Gudhjem
Steep, hillside fishing village of half-timbered houses, smokehouses and a tiny harbor — one of Bornholm's most photographed spots.
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Svaneke
Award-winning small town of yellow houses, home to Svaneke Bryghus brewery and craft glassblowing and ceramics workshops.
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Svaneke Bryghus
Bornholm's beloved organic microbrewery with a sunny harbor terrace pouring its signature golden ales.
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Hotel
Pension Slægtsgaarden Svaneke booking.com
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Getting around
- Drive the coastal road from Allinge through Gudhjem to Svaneke
Sunday
Day Four
Visit a medieval round church and the Almindingen forest before returning the car at Rønne.
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Østerlars Round Church
The largest and most striking of Bornholm's four whitewashed fortified round churches, dating from the 12th century.
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Almindingen & Rytterknægten
Denmark's third-largest forest with the island's highest point, crowned by the Kongemindet observation tower.
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Hotel
Hotel Griffen Rønne booking.com
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Getting around
- Drive inland to Østerlars and Almindingen, then back to Rønne
- Ferry departure from Rønne harbor
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Bornholm Island Coastal Road Trip?
4 days. The itinerary runs from Thursday to Sunday and covers 10 curated stops across 4 days.
How much does Bornholm Island Coastal Road Trip cost?
Mid-range — €150–300 per day per person.
Where do you stay during Bornholm Island Coastal Road Trip?
Hotel Griffen Rønne is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Bornholm Island Coastal Road Trip itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 10 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Rønne.
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