Bornholm

Bornholm () is a Danish island in the Baltic Sea, to the east of the rest of Denmark, south of Sweden, northeast of Germany and north of Poland.

Rønne () is the largest town on the Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea. It has a population of 13,675 (1 January 2025). It was a municipality in its own right from 1970 until 2002, when Bornholm was a county (Danish: Bornholms Amt). It has an area of 29.11 square kilometres (11.24 square miles) and is the administrative centre of the Bornholm municipality. , 11,539 inhabitants live in Rønne Parish (number 16 on the map of parishes), which is a narrow piece of land on the westernmost of the island and stretching north and southward comprising around a third of the area of the former mu

Ertholmene (formerly spelled Ærtholmene) is a small archipelago in Denmark. The largest island is Christiansø, whose name is often used with reference to the entire archipelago. Ertholmene are situated northeast of Gudhjem, Bornholm, and include Denmark's easternmost point. Two of the islands, Christiansø and Frederiksø, are inhabited, with a combined permanent population () of 90. The archipelago has a total area of . Its name is derived from the Danish for "pea islands".

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Aakirkeby or Åkirkeby is a town in Denmark with a population of 2,091 (1 January 2025). It is the third largest town on the island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea. It was the main town of the now abolished Aakirkeby Municipality.

Nexø, sometimes spelled Neksø, is a town on the east coast of the Baltic island of Bornholm, Denmark. With a population of 3,657 (as of 1 January 2025), it is the second largest town, as well as the largest fishing port on the island. Fishing was previously the mainstay of the town's economy. Nexø is also the site of a distillery (Bornholmske Spiritfabrik ApS) and a mustard factory (Bornholmersennep ApS). The town is also a port of call for the passenger ferries linking Bornholm with Kołobrzeg in Poland. Dueodde, the largest beach on Bornholm, is located south of Nexø, in the southeastern corn

Allinge-Sandvig is a small town on the northern coast of the Baltic island of Bornholm, Denmark. Its population is 1,446 (1 January 2025). It was part of the former municipality Allinge-Gudhjem. Sandvig is the northernmost part of the town.

Gudhjem is a small town and fishing port on the northern coast of the Baltic island of Bornholm, Denmark. Its population is 730 (1 January 2025).

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Svaneke (Swencke in 1410, from old Danish swan swan and *wīka inlet) is a small town on the eastern coast of the Baltic island of Bornholm, Denmark. It lies mainly in Svaneke parish and partly in Ibsker parish.

Østerlars is a village in the northeast of the Danish island of Bornholm, south of Gudhjem and northwest of Østermarie. It is best known for its round church, the largest on the island. 1. January 2025 it had a population of 254.

thumb|right|Almindingen Station Almindingen ("the common") is one of the largest forests in Denmark. It is located in the centre of the island of Bornholm. The forest covers , making it Denmark's third largest. Though it was at one time common grazing land for cattle, it was fenced in for forestry in 1809 by Hans Rømer, the forest supervisor. As a result, by the beginning of the 20th century, Bornholm had become Denmark's most forested region.

Snogebæk is a fishing village and tourist resort in the south-east of the Danish island of Bornholm some 5 km south of Nexø with a population of 682 (1 January 2025). It shares a fine sandy beach with neighbouring Balka.

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Aarsdale (also: Årsdale) is a village on the eastern coast of the Baltic island of Bornholm, Denmark. Located between Svaneke and Nexø, it has a population of 266 (1 January 2025). Once a prosperous fishing village, its economy now relies mainly on tourism thanks to its half-timbered houses, its harbour and its windmill.

Tejn is a harbour town on the north-eastern coast of the Danish island of Bornholm, south of Allinge-Sandvig. As of 1 January 2025, it has a population of 771. Initially a fishing village, it grew considerably during the 20th century as the harbour was enlarged on several occasions. The local fishing industry reached its peak in the 1970s and 1980s but has since decreased, with negative implications for the town's activities.

village on Bornholm regional municipality, Denmark

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Nyker is a small town on Bornholm with a population of 675 (1 January 2025). It is located by road northeast of Rønne.

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Dueodde is a beach in Denmark on Bornholm's southernmost tip. It is known for its very fine white sand. The area around Dueodde was originally a large sandy area. In the eighteenth century it was planted with pines, as well as Ammophila and Leymus grasses to reduce sand drift. Today, Dueodde is a protected area. The sand at Dueodde moves easily with the wind to form dunes. The vast dune area and associated sandy beach start at Haslemere extending some almost without interruption. Apart from the beach, one noteworthy feature is the Dueodde Lighthouse on the southern tip. It is the tallest on th

Arnager is a small fishing village in Rønne parish, Bornholm island, Denmark. It is approximately southwest of Nylars, about southeast of Rønne, and approximately southeast of Bornholm Airport. Its population in 2010 was 151 residents. Arnager Bay is east of Arnager.

Sorthat-Muleby is a village in the southwest of the Danish island of Bornholm, north of Rønne and south of Hasle. Muleby to the north and Sorthat to the south now form a single urban area. As of 2025, it has a population of 475.

Østermarie is a village on the Danish island of Bornholm, west of Svaneke. Founded ca. 1880, its old church (Østermarie Church), now a ruin, dates back to the 12th century. The population as of 1 January 2025 is 459.

Lobbæk is a village in the south of the Danish island of Bornholm, east of Rønne and west of Aakirkeby. It is mainly residential but has a few small firms. As of 2025, it has a population of 307.

Klemensker is a village in the north-western part of the Danish island of Bornholm. With a population of 599 (1 January 2025), it is located on a crossroads 13 km north-east of Rønne, 7 km east of the coastal town Hasle and 12 km south of Allinge. It is known for its cheese production.

Balka, also Balke, is a village and seaside resort midway between Nexø and Snogebæk on the southwest coast of the Danish island of Bornholm. As of 2022, it has a population of 200. It is best known for its wide beach with fine white sand.

Rø is a small village on the Danish island of Bornholm, 2 km from the north coast and 7 km west of Gudhjem. The Rønne–Allinge railway (1913–1953) brought prosperity to the village leaving the old station in the village. The Bornholm Art Museum is close to Rø as are the scenic Sanctuary Rocks.

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cave at the west coast of Bornholm

thumb|right|Oksemyr in the Paradisbakkerne Paradisbakkerne ("hills of paradise"), also Helvedesbakkerne ("hills of hell"), is a group of hills in Denmark, located in the east of the island of Bornholm. It is situated approximately northwest of Nexø. The privately owned area consists of hilly, rocky landscapes with narrow rift valleys lined by almost vertical cliffs, making it popular for nature walks. Typically, the hills rise to a height of above the surroundings in a forested area which also has a number of small lakes and marshes. Midterpilt, above sea level, is one of the highest points. A

Vestermarie is a village midway between Rønne and Aakirkeby on the Danish island of Bornholm. As of 2025, it has a population of 237.

thumb|upright=1.3|Rispebjerg archaeological site, Bornholm

Hammeren (also Hammerknuden; meaning, "hammerhead-shaped crag of granite") is a protected area and promontory in Denmark on the northernmost point of Bornholm island. It projects into Sæne Bugt bay in the Baltic Sea. The area includes Hammersø, the largest lake on the island and the only tarn in Denmark, and a hill, in height, named Stejlebjerg (or Stieleberg). It is steep to the southwest but slopes gradually to the northeast, and is separated from the rest of the land by a valley.

Døndalen is a valley in the northern part of the Danish island of Bornholm. Located next to the road from Gudhjem to Tejn, it is known for its waterfall, which is Denmark's tallest.

1945 event at the end of World War II

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open air museum in Bornholm, Denmark

former municipality in Bornholm, Denmark

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museum in Bornholm, Denmark

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Aarsballe () is a village located in the centre of the Danish island of Bornholm. It is at a crossroads formed by the main road from Rønne to Østerlars and a secondary road from Aakirkeby to Klemensker. As of 2009, it has a population of 86.

Olsker is a small community in the north of Bornholm island, Denmark. It is situated in Olsker parish, some 3.5 km south of Allinge and 2.5 km from Tejn. As of 2009, it has 67 inhabitants. It is known for having the highest of the island's four round churches, Sankt Ols Kirke, from which it takes its name. Olsker also has Bornholm Cable substation. Views from Olsker include that of the Baltic Sea, Christianso island, and two other islands.

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Brandesgårdshaven, also known as Joboland, is an amusement park with gardens, a zoo and a playground located west of Svaneke on the Danish island of Bornholm.

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Stenseby is a small settlement near St Bodil's Church in the southeast of the Danish island of Bornholm. For a time, an active community grew up around Bodilsker Station on the Rønne–Nexø railway which operated from 1900 to 1968. The area is also known for its passage grave discovered in the 1880s.