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The largest castle ruin in Northern Europe
Experience the largest castle ruin in Northern Europe and the most popular attraction on Bornholm – a place to fire the imagination and bring the history of Bornholm to life. The oldest part of the fortress was probably built in the early 12th century to consolidate control of the island by the Archbishop of Lund (which was then part of Denmark), which he had acquired through a treaty with King Svend III Grathe of Denmark.
Quite new research and excavations from 2015 however seem to prove the fact, that the castle first was ready around the year 1300, and should have been built by Jens Grand – archbishop in Lund from 1289-1302.
For the next 500 years Hammershus was the stronghold of the island’s various rulers. Hammershus was rebuilt and extended on several occasions.
Hammershus is handed back
Until the mid-15th century, Crown and church fought. Bornholm remained an important pawn in the game, with the king taking Hammershus, and with it control of Bornholm, several times. Every time, though, the island was handed back to the archiepiscopal see, for the last time by King Valdemar IV Atterdag in 1362. This time, however, the bishop recognised the right of the Crown to demand the return of Hammershus when the king so wished. But it was not until 1522 that King Christian II exercised this right and asked for the castle to be handed back.
Leonora Christina and Corfitz Ulfeldt
In 1660-61 Danish King Christian IV’s daughter, Leonora Christina, and her husband, Corfitz Ulfeldt, were imprisoned in the castle for treason. A dramatic escape down the walls and cliffs failed.
Hammershus – the old fortress
Hammershus retained its role of defending Bornholm right up until the end of the 17th century, when the defence of Denmark’s easternmost territory passed to the defences on Christiansø and at Rønne. In 1743 Hammershus was finally abandoned as a stronghold and the people of Bornholm were free to gather building materials from the site until 1822, when the ruins were put on the national historic register.
Hammershus Visitor Center
Experience Hammershus in a new way from the visitor center at Hammershus. From the visitor center you can see Hammershus in a panoramic view. The visitor center also has a fascinating exhibition where you can read the incredible history of the castle ruin. Read more about the visitor center here.
Brohusets shop and café
Within the Visitor Centre you’ll find the new Brohusets shop and café.
Read more here.
No climbing on the walls
Please note, that Hammershus is an old castle ruin. But even though the ruin is restored, you are not allowed to climb or walk on the walls.
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Olsker Round Church was built around 1150, but has been rebuilt and reinforced several times, most recently in the mid-20th century, when the altarpiece was among the things replaced.
If you climb the steep stairs, you’ll soon understand why it was impossible for invading enemies to capture the church in Olsker. There are nine foxholes and the top of the wall clearly formed part of the parapet that surrounded the original flat roof of the church.
The round church in Olsker receives about 25,000 visitors every year. The church is open to visitors when there is no divine service and you can obtain more information from the staff in the church porch. There are public toilets and limited parking.
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Jons Kapel på Bornholm
Jons Kapel is a dry cave in the freestanding cliff Jons Kirke (Jon’s Church). You’ll find the formation close to the former restaurant/café Gines Minde.
Jon wanted to christian Bornholm
The legend says that the monk Jon came to the island to christian Bornholm. He was said to live in the cave and the islanders came down to him in order to see, who he was and to hear, what he had to say. Jon preached God’s word from the bible and more and more liked, what he was telling. In the end Jon had to preach from the pulpit like rockformation besides the “church”.
Many steps down to the rock formation
It is not quite sure, how many steps it will take you to go down to Jons Chapel. Some say 108 steps, other say 168, others again say 172 or 173 and some have even counted 183 and 188 steps. Try to count yourself!
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Helligdomsklipperne on Bornholm
The stunning Sanctuary Cliffs on the northeast side of Bornholms coastline are among the most important landmarks of Bornholm and even Denmark.
See the coastline, walk into different caves and see the special cave spiders in the up to 60 metre deep caves.
Boat trip between Gudhjem and the Helligdomsklipper
During summer you can take the beautiful tourboat M/S Thor for a trip between the cliffs and Gudhjem and walk back along the coastal path (or vice versa). The sight on either ways is breathtaking.
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Baltic Sea Glass clings to the granite coast, just south of Gudhjem, Bornholm.
With the Baltic Sea in sight, history in its foundations, and the glowing mass on the blowpipe, Maibritt Jönsson and Pete Hunner create their enchanting design. Represented in galleries and museums worldwide, our glass reflects nature, true craft, care, and history. From Bornholm.
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Ekkodalen is Bornholms longest rift valley
Ekkodalen in the Almindingen forest on Bornholm is the island’s longest rift valley (abt. 15 kilometres or abt. 10 miles), and ranges about 2 kms through the forest Almindingen itself.
Echo in the Echo Valley
When you visit Ekkodalen on Bornholm, make sure to test the echo. Try to call towards the cliffside and listen for the echo to come back. The best point to hear the echo is at the H.C. Ørsteds Kilde (well) abt. 20 metres to the left from the entrance to the echo valley.
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Visit a collection of military artifacts on the Danish island of Bornholm.
The museum displays a unique collection of historical artefacts from the island’s military history ranging from the 17th century to the present day.
A large part of the museum is focused on the history of the local Danish military units, but the museum’s exhibition on the Second World War includes leftovers from the German and Soviet occupations – incl. weapons, uniforms and a German Enigma encryption device (know from such films as ‘The Imitation Game’ and ‘U-571’).
