Book the beach

Stick your feet in the sand and enjoy the many hours of sunshine with a sun and beach holiday on Bornholm. On the southern part of the island you will find large, white beaches whilst the northern coast offers smaller oasis' hidden away by the cliffs.

Book a beach holiday

Far og tre børn står i vandkanten på strand

Semko Balcerski, Destination Bornholm

Beach holiday on Bornholm

With its white, sandy beaches, rocky cliffs and many hours of sunshine, Bornholm is the perfect destination for your next beach holiday.

You don't have to fly south to enjoy some of the best beaches in Europe - one of them you find on Bornholm: Dueodde beach. In fact, Bornholm offers plenty of both small and large sandy beach, that all invite for a day of sunbathing and fun by the water. And if you don't enjoy saltwater and sand between your toes, a bunch of the accommodations on Bornholm has a shared pool that you can lounge by.

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Accommodation by the beach

Some love the beach and sand between their toes, while others prefer lounging in a sunbed by the pool. On Bornholm you'll find both options.

These accommodations are located near the beach or has access to a shared pool.

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Beaches on Bornholm

Wide, sandy beaches; warm, round cliffs or something in between?

On Bornholm, the sea is always within reach. In fact, you're never more than a 15-minute drive from dipping your toes in the beautiful, clear waters of the Baltic Sea.

There are plenty of great swimming spots to choose from, so to help you choose, we have gathered our favourites right here.

Swimming spots on Bornholm

The best ice cream on Bornholm

Soft-served, scooped or popsicles. What do you fancy? Bornholm serves it all!

When the sun is shining and the temperature is rising, there's almost nothing better than a cold, refreshing ice cream. But the question is: Where do you get the best ice cream on Bornholm? We've got our favourites. We're sure you'll find something you like.

The best ice cream on Bornholm

Barn med bøllehat spiser lyserød pind-is

Kristoffer Linus, Destination Bornholm

For ocean lovers and beach bums

Bornholm offers experiences for everyone both on land and in water

Is the weather not looking good for a day on the beach, or do you just want to do something else than tanning? There are plenty of activities around the island that can give you some variation on your holiday schedule.

Find inspiration on what to do with your day here.

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Water activities

Feel the wind in your hair and try out your sea legs with water activities along the coastline. We have put together a list of our favourites here.

Far og to børn ror i en lille jolle på en sø

Nikolaj Beyer, Destination Bornholm

Bornholm for kids

Do you want to see some animals, play on the beach, or find somewhere to have a nice meal? Read more about our child-friendly favourites on the island.

Inspiration for your holiday on Bornholm

Explore the extraordinary scenery around Hammerknuden and Dueodde, deep dive into culture and history with a visit to Hammershus and the canons, or try the local produce at one of the island's many superb restaurants. Maybe you want to do something entirely else? Bornholm is jam-packed with experiences for everyone - regardless of passion, age, and levels of activity.

We tell the latest stories from Bornholm and give you tips and guides for your next holiday.

Inspiration for your holiday on Bornholm

6 winter swimming spots on Bornholm

It's yet again the season for the popular cold thrill; winter swimming. We have complied a list of 6 great spots for winter swimming on Bornholm.

Udsigt til Hammershus fra DGI broen i Vang Granitbrud

7 winter experiences in nature on Bornholm

Bornholm offers many great experiences in nature during winter. Here are our 7 suggestions for winter experiences on Bornholm.

Explore the Christmas markets on Bornholm

Visit Bornholm in December and explore the island's cosy Christmas markets in Nexø and Tejn. Read more about the markets here.

Visiting The Falcon Hotel

We went to Sandvig for a talk with Mette Tiensuu, owner and CEO of The Falcon Hotel - Bornholm's one and only boutique hotel.

Mand kigger ud på naturen inde fra Bornholms Kunstmuseum

Guide: 48 hours on Bornholm

We spent a weekend on Bornholm to find out what you can do and see in 48 hours. Here's our guide.

Cykler på række foran Hammershus Slotsruin

Experience Bornholm by bicycle

Bornholm has many cycling routes that let you discover the local history as well as the astonishing landscape. Read more about the cycling routes here.

The island's best restaurants

"What's for dinner?" is a question we've all heard or asked multiple times in our lives. We try to answer it.

Kristoffer Linus, Destination Bornholm

The best ice cream on Bornholm

Soft-served, scooped, or popsicles. What's your preference? Bornholm serves it all. Here's our list of where you can find Bornholm's best ice cream.

Swimming spots on Bornholm

Long, white beaches, or cliffs and hidden gems? There are loads of wonderful swimming spots on Bornholm. Read more about them here.

Nikolaj Beyer, Destination Bornholm

Bornholm for kids

Do you want to see some animals, play on the beach, or find somewhere to have a nice meal? Read more about our child-friendly favourites on the island.

Destination Bornholm

Enjoy a splendid lunch

Hunger naturally strikes in the middle of the day, but where do you go to satiate it? Read more about our favourite lunch spots on Bornholm here.

Bornholm's top 5 smokehouses

What would a holiday on Bornholm be without visiting one (or two) of the island's several smokehouses? This is our list of the top 5 contenders for Bornholm's best smokehouse.

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Water activities

Feel the wind in your hair and try out your sea legs with water activities along the coastline. We have put together a list of our favourites here.