Bornholm Island

Hiking on the Sunshine Island amidst the sea, cliffs, and coastal magic 🌊☀️🥾

Bornholm is a small holiday paradise that uniquely combines nature, tranquility, and the Nordic way of life. While hiking across the island, you will discover a landscape full of contrasts: vast, untouched beaches, towering sea cliffs, gently rolling forests, and charming coastal towns that invite you to linger 🌿🏖️. Every step feels like freedom, accompanied by the sound of the waves and the fresh scent of the Baltic Sea.

The trails lead along dramatic rocky coastlines, through quiet forest passages, and past small bays where the light dances on the water 🌅💙. Again and again, wide vistas over the sea open up, while the inland reveals a mix of green hills and light-filled woodlands. Bornholm is diverse, pristine, and at the same time soothingly calm – ideal for enjoyable days of hiking far away from the hustle and bustle.

In between, idyllic small towns invite you to stroll 🏘️. Little taverns, cozy pubs, and the famous smokehouses exude their scents, while galleries and craft workshops reflect the creative soul of the island 🎨✨. Here, the experience of nature blends with Nordic serenity and culinary delight – a freshly smoked fish, a coffee in the sun, a view of the sea ☕🐟.

It is not without reason that Bornholm is called the Sunshine Island ☀️. The mild climate, the clear colors of the landscape, and the special light lend an almost magical atmosphere to every hike. Whether along the coast, through forests, or through the quiet villages in the heart of the island – Bornholm touches the soul through its simplicity, its beauty, and its closeness to nature.

A hiking trip to Bornholm is deceleration, discovery, and enjoyment all at once. An island that quietly enchants and stays in your heart for a long time 💚🌊.

Arrival to Stralsund

Individual arrival. Stralsund invites you to take a stroll through the old town.

Hotel (example): Hotel am Jungfernstieg

Stralsund - Mukran - Rønne

Transfer by minibus to Mukran to the ferry center (incl.). After 3,5 hours of sea travel you reach Rønne. Welcome and luggage collection by our employees at Rönne harbor. Bornholm's tranquil capital offers many museums, picturesque streets and shopping arcades.

Hotel (example): Det Lille Hotel

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Rønne – Allinge/Sandkas

Today you hike the first section of the west coast. Through the plantations, a wooded area between Rønne and Hasle, you walk on shady paths to Skovly. Here you can also hike along the beach to Hasle. The cliffs begin right behind Hasle, culminating in the rocks around Jons Kappel. Continue via Vang or by bus
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Hike around the Hammeren

From Allinge you can walk to the beach in Sandvig and walk around Hammeren on what is perhaps one of the most beautiful hiking trails on the island. Passing the lighthouse, it goes up and down along the coast to Hammerhavn. Here you climb up to the castle ruins of Hammershus. Back past Hammersø to Allinge.

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Allinge/Sandkas – Svaneke/Balka

The route from Allinge to Gudhjem and Svaneke takes you along the island's most beautiful coastal strip. On the way you will pass Bornholm's Art Museum. The permanent exhibition shows paintings on the island of Bornholm. Nearby are the Helligsdom cliffs, which you should definitely visit. From Gudhjem you can choose to continue by bus (incl.) - 10 km to Svaneke or Balka.

Hotel (example): Hotel Siemsens Gaard

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Hike Paradise Mountains

Not far from Svaneke begin the Paradisbakkerne (Paradise Hills). The bus takes you (incl.) there. You hike through a forest landscape that is actually typical of northern Scandinavia. You can hike back to either Nexø or Svaneke via the Paradisbakkerne. From Nexø by bus (incl.) to Svaneke.

Hotel (example): Hotel Siemsens Gaard

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Svaneke/Balka – Rønne

Take the bus (included) straight into the middle of Almindingen, Bornholm's largest forest area. You first hike to the Rytterknaegten lookout tower, Bornholm's highest elevation at 162 m. Then continue to Ekkodalen (Echo Valley) and on to Aakirkeby, where you have the opportunity to visit the Bornholm Nature Museum. Then continue by bus (included) to Rønne.

Hotel (example): Det Lille Hotel

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Rønne – Stralsund

In the morning it's time to say goodbye to Bornholm. Then we return to the island by ferry (included). Rügen. From here transfer by minibus (incl.) to Stralsund to the start hotel (without overnight stay). Departure on your own or an extra night Stralsund.
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Arrival to Stralsund

Individual arrival. Stralsund invites you to take a stroll through the old town.

Hotel (example): Hotel am Jungfernstieg

Stralsund - Mukran - Rønne

Transfer by minibus to Mukran to the ferry center (incl.). After 3,5 hours of sea travel you reach Rønne. Welcome and luggage collection by our employees at Rönne harbor. Bornholm's tranquil capital offers many museums, picturesque streets and shopping arcades.

Hotel (example): Det Lille Hotel

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Rønne – Allinge/Sandkas

Today you hike the first section of the west coast. Through the plantations, a wooded area between Rønne and Hasle, you walk on shady paths to Skovly. Here you can also hike along the beach to Hasle. The cliffs begin right behind Hasle, culminating in the rocks around Jons Kappel. Continue via Vang or by bus
(incl.)/ 8km to Allinge.

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Hike around the Hammeren

From Allinge you can walk to the beach in Sandvig and walk around Hammeren on what is perhaps one of the most beautiful hiking trails on the island. Passing the lighthouse, it goes up and down along the coast to Hammerhavn. Here you climb up to the castle ruins of Hammershus. Back past Hammersø to Allinge.

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Allinge/Sandkas – Svaneke/Balka

The route from Allinge to Gudhjem and Svaneke takes you along the island's most beautiful coastal strip. On the way you will pass Bornholm's Art Museum. The permanent exhibition shows paintings on the island of Bornholm. Nearby are the Helligsdom cliffs, which you should definitely visit. From Gudhjem you can choose to continue by bus (incl.) - 10 km to Svaneke or Balka.

Hotel (example): Hotel Siemsens Gaard

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Hike Paradise Mountains

Not far from Svaneke begin the Paradisbakkerne (Paradise Hills). The bus takes you (incl.) there. You hike through a forest landscape that is actually typical of northern Scandinavia. You can hike back to either Nexø or Svaneke via the Paradisbakkerne. From Nexø by bus (incl.) to Svaneke.

Hotel (example): Hotel Siemsens Gaard

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Svaneke/Balka – Rønne

Take the bus (included) straight into the middle of Almindingen, Bornholm's largest forest area. You first hike to the Rytterknaegten lookout tower, Bornholm's highest elevation at 162 m. Then continue to Ekkodalen (Echo Valley) and on to Aakirkeby, where you have the opportunity to visit the Bornholm Nature Museum. Then continue by bus (included) to Rønne.

Hotel (example): Det Lille Hotel

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Rønne – Stralsund

In the morning it's time to say goodbye to Bornholm. Then we return to the island by ferry (included). Rügen. From here transfer by minibus (incl.) to Stralsund to the start hotel (without overnight stay). Departure on your own or an extra night Stralsund.
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Requirements for hikers

The hikes on Bornholm are predominantly easy to moderate, following well-marked coastal paths, forest trails, gravel tracks, and quiet side roads. While there are no high-alpine sections, the physical requirements include some longer distances, windy coastal stretches, and short ascents and descents along cliffs and rock formations. A basic level of fitness, sturdy footwear, and sure-footedness on uneven terrain are recommended. The tours are well-suited for hikers with average fitness who appreciate scenic diversity and coastal walking.

Summary

Facts about Bornholm Island

Climate on Bornholm

Bornholm has a temperate maritime climate with a comparatively high number of sunshine hours for the Baltic Sea region. Summers are generally mild to pleasantly warm (approx. 18–23 °C), while winters are cool (approx. –1 to 5 °C) and windier. Precipitation is moderate and distributed relatively evenly throughout the year. Due to its location in the Baltic Sea, the weather is often slightly drier than in the rest of Denmark. The best time for hikes is from May to September, when temperatures are pleasant and the days remain long.

Cuisine on Bornholm

Bornholm's cuisine is characterized by regional products from the sea, forests, and agriculture. The island is particularly known for smoked fish, especially herring from the traditional smokehouses ("Røgerier"). Other typical specialties include rye bread, smoked salmon, herring in various variations, fresh seafood, and dishes with potatoes and root vegetables. Also popular are Bornholm mustard, caramels, chocolate, and craft-brewed beer. The island is considered a culinary center of Denmark with many small manufacturers and regional producers.

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