Culture & museums - a proud people

You might think that the language spoken on Bornholm is out of the ordinary, but when you get to Bornholm you will soon see that this is not the only thing.

On Bornholm you encounter a special pride in the island, which even newcomers soon develop. There are many reasons for this, of course, reasons that you can delve into on your visit to Bornholm.

This probably has something to do with the wars around 1658, when Bornholm decided to free itself from its Swedish conquerors and presented itself to the Danish king. And it became even clearer after the Russian bombardment and during the Cold War, when the enemy was very close.

But look for the soul of the people when visiting the island. Talk to the people you meet, or visit some of the many museums, exhibitions and monuments that give insight into the unique history and evolution of the island.

Museums on Bornholm

Here follows a list of some of the many museums and exhibitions on Bornholm.

Remember to check out our diary too, as many museums hold special events between March and Christmas. Check our diary of events here.

Rønne:

The Bornholm Museum - Rønne

is a heritage museum reflecting 10,000 years of history, both prehistoric and more recent. It has gold artefacts, Bornholm clocks, mementos from the war, maritime history exhibits and much, much more.

Sct. Mortensgade 29, Rønne, tel. +45 5695 0735

www.bornholmsmuseum.dk

Erichsen's House & Garden - Rønne

is a town and garden museum. The building dates from 1806 and was the residence of a fine old Rønne family associated with life in the artistic circles of the time. There is a unique old garden, which you actually can see in a painting at the Bornholm Art Museum.

Laksegade 7, Rønne, tel. +45 5695 8735

www.bornholmsmuseer.dk/erichs

Hjorth's Factory - Rønne

is a ceramics museum housed in a factory built in 1859 and has exhibitions of pottery and ceramic products. There are demonstration workshops, where you can follow production from the raw clay through to the finished product if you are a patient soul. In the shop you can see and feel the fine pottery before you buy.

Krystalgade 5, Rønne, tel. +45 5695 0160

www.bornholmsmuseer.dk/hjorths

Defence Museum on Bornholm - Rønne

The exhibition at the Defence Museum shows uniforms, weapons, vehicles and other equipment, which have been used on Bornholm through the ages. The collection covers all phases from the iron age to the present time regarding the defence of Bornholm.

Arsenalvej 8, Rønne, tel. +45 56956583

Defencemuseum

Hasle:

Grønbechs Gård - Hasle

Please see the part about Grønbechs Gård under "Arts & Crafts".

Grønbechs Gård 4, Hasle, tel. +45 56961870.

groenbechsgaard.dk

Hasle Herring Smokehouses - Hasle

demonstrate in practice and by means of an excellent exhibition how herring has been smoked in Bornholm through the ages. The beautifully restored smokehouses also give guests an opportunity to taste history, for a charge, of course. And if a taste is not enough, you can have lunch with a view of the beautiful Baltic.

Søndre Bæk, DK-3790 Hasle, tel. +45 5649 4411

www.bornholmsmuseer.dk/hslsild

The Bornholm Technical Collection - between Hasle/Allinge

is a farm museum with everything from toys, radios, hand tools and electrical appliances to agricultural implements and tractors. Everything from your grandfather's day.

Borrelyngvej 48, 3790 Hasle, tel. +45 5699 9980

www.bornteksamling.dk

Sandvig:

The Hammershus Exhibition - Sandvig

Hammershus is the largest castle ruin in Northern Europe. The castle was built by the archbishop of Lund in Sweden in the early 12th century. The entrance to this amazing castle in the very north of the island is free - as is the view to Sweden on a clear day. In the old castle yard by the entrance to Hammershus you will find an informative exhibition with several models of the entire fortification and details of the castle. You can also try on armour - but watch out, it's heavy.

Langebjergvej 26, DK-3770 Allinge, tel. +45 5648 2431

www.bornholmsmuseer.dk/hammershus

Moseløkken - Sandvig

is a quarrying museum that gives an insight into the Bornholm stone-working industry past and present. It is a working museum at a working quarry. Try cutting the granite yourself. The museum is very popular with children.

Moseløkkevej 4, Allinge, tel. +45 5648 0468

www.bornholmsmuseer.dk/moseloekken

Gudhjem:

Bornholm Art Museum - Rø

Please see the part of the art museum under "Arts & Crafts".

Helligdommen, Rø, tel. +45 56484386

www.bornholms-kunstmuseum.dk

Oluf Høst Museum - Gudhjem

Please see the part about the museum under "Arts & Crafts".

Løkkegade 35, Gudhjem, tel. +45 5648 5038

www.ohmus.dk

Gudhjem Museum

Gudhjem Museum is established in the old station building, which worked as an terminal station for the Gudhjem railway until it was closed down in 1953. You will find art exhibitions, concerts, lectures etc.

Stationsvej 1, 3760 Gudhjem, tel. +45 56485462

www.bornholmsmuseer.dk/gudhjem

Melstedgård - Melsted

is an agricultural museum featuring animals and activities on the farm and in the fields. The farmhouse is furnished in the style of the 1860s and all sorts of exciting things go on there. In the wings there are old agricultural implements and exhibitions about agriculture on Bornholm. In the stables you will find all the "right" animals, which you can pet. Remember to check out the diary, as Melstedgård holds lots of fun events for visitors of all ages.

Melstedvej 25, Gudhjem, tel. +45 5648 5598

www.bornholmsmuseer.dk/melstedg

Østerlars:

The Medieval Centre of Bornholm - Østerlars

is an interactive heritage centre covering about 15 hectares that offers medieval surroundings, people, houses, a fortified nobleman´s farm, workshops, open fires and animals. Every year the centre organises a week-long medieval fair with jousting, falconry displays, trades, crafts, food and street life. See, taste, smell, hear and feel the Middle Ages in this special atmosphere. The centre has lots of fun activities for children during the holidays.

Stangevej 1, Gudhjem, tel. +45 5649 8319

www.bornholmsmiddelaldercenter.dk

Nexø:

Martin Andersen Nexø's House - Nexø

is named after Bornholm's great poet, Martin Andersen Nexø (1869-1954). His best-known work is Pelle Erobreren ("Pelle the Conqueror"), written between 1906 and 1910. The museum shows how he lived from the age of 13. Remember to look into the small, flourishing garden behind the sandstone wall, where you can enjoy readings of Martin Andersen Nexø's work on selected summer evenings. Doesn't it sound nice!

Ferskesøstræde 36, Nexø, tel. +45 5649 4542

www.bornholmsmuseer.dk/manexo

Nexø Museum

Nexø Museum is situated in one of the oldest houses of the town. See here fishing history, rescue history, brewery history and the exhibition about the bombardment of Nexø during World War 2.

Havnen 3, 3730 Nexø, tel. +45 56492556

www.nexoemuseum.dk

Bornholm Railway Museum

At this museum you can see an interesting exhibition about the theme "Trains on Bornholm". See also the Bornholm mail coach DBJ No. 26, which is the only preserved Bornholm railway carriage.

Nordre Strandvej 8, 3730 Nexø, tel. +45 56496186

www.dbj.dk

Aakirkeby:

Bornholms Motor Museum - Aakirkeby

has about 70 vintage cars, motorbikes and old engines. The museum also houses a 1920s workshop. Pure nostalgia for connoisseurs!

Grammegårdsvej 1, Aakirkeby, tel. +45 5697 4595

www.bornholmsautomobilmuseum.dk

Christianshøj Trinbrædt (footboard)

A mini-exhibition in the middle of Almindingen. Christianshøj Trinbrædt was a stop on the closed Aakirkeby-Gudhjem line. A nice little exhibition about the wood and the railway line.

On the road between Rønne-Svaneke at the 15 km stone, 3720 Aakirkeby

www.bornholmsmuseer.dk/christia

Christiansø:

Christiansø Museum

You find the museum of Christiansø at Lille Tårn on Frederiksø. The museum shows the life on Christiansø.

Lille Tårn, Frederiksø, 3740 Svaneke, tel. +45 56462071

www.bornholmsmuseer.dk/chro