Experience medieval adventure at Hammershus castle
Næs Beach is not far from Boesvang
Hammerknuden is well suited for running and walking
Take a trip along the coast with the small cozy boats
Allinge on the norhtern side of Bornholm
Boesvang is located in Allinge, but also close to Sandkås, on the northern side of Bornholm. Allinge was the first destination when Bornholm's tourism began at the beginning of the 20th century. The distinctive and beautiful combination of sandy beach and towering cliffs was probably the reason why both the Danish and German citizens flocked to Allinge a hundred years ago.
Follow the coastal path to Allinge-Sandvig or Tejn-Sandkås
From Boesvang, you can go left along Poppelvej and follow the beautiful coastal path, which offers a wonderful hike. If you go south, you will come to the cozy fishing village Tejn-Sandkås, which offers a beautiful sandy beach and a cozy harbor environment, where you can enjoy a beer at the local brewery Penyllan, have a delicious bite to eat, or perhaps you want to visit one of the many artisans? Tejn dates all the way back to 1569, when Tejn was at that time a farming community consisting of farmers and fishermen. The fishing tradition is also kept in check when Tejn hosts the annual fishing competition, Trolling Master Bornholm, where you the participants have to catch the largest salmon. Read more about Sandkås here.
If you follow the coastal path to the north, you will come to Allinge-Sandvig. It is not a long trip to Allinge, but set aside some time to stop and enjoy the fantastic sea view. You can easily make the time pass in Allinge – perhaps with a trip past one of the town's two smokehouses, or one of the many other eateries in the town? In the summer you can experience the hawker market at Allinge Harbor, where you can strike a bargain with the locals. In Allinge you will also find Gæstgivergården – a local venue where you can enjoy a summer evening for a cozy intimate concert with some of the biggest names in music in Denmark.
Northern Europe's largest castle ruin is located in Allinge-Sandvig
Just outside Allinge-Sandvig lies Hammerknuden with Northern Europe's largest castle ruin; Hammershus. Visit the exciting castle and hear the many fun and interesting stories. Did you know, for example, that already in the Middle Ages there was public user payment? Of course, you had to pay yourself if you were to have your head chopped off by the executioner...and there was always advance payment!
Denmark's most beautiful hike
Hammershus is located on the Hammerknuden rock formation. The hike around Hammerknuden has been voted Denmark's most beautiful hike.
Enjoy unparalleled panoramic views in a beautiful terrain. Or how about taking a trip with Denmark's longest zip line at the beautiful lake "Opalsøen"? With the harness securely and well fastened, you throw yourself from a cliff high up, and then it goes down at full speed towards Opalsøen, where you are finally slowed down and slowly slide down towards the lake shore. A fantastic experience that you will remember for many years.
Many of the island's sights are located on the northern Bornholm
Around Allinge and Sandkås are many of the sights and attractions that help make a holiday on Bornholm something very special. Allinge and northern Bornholm are also home to Bornholm's legendary figure - the little troll boy "Krølle Bølle". If you are travelling with children, they will love to read stories about Krølle Bølle and his adventurous experiences.
UFO's or Krølle Bølle?
Whether it is Krølle Bølle who is at stake or not cannot be said, but in the book "Mysterious Denmark" there are many accounts of mysterious luminous objects which move at high speed across the sky on the northern side of Bornholm. For example, a German tourist has seen a saucer-shaped craft fly out from Hammerknuden through a large opening that suddenly appeared in the rock face. Shortly afterwards, several yachtsmen reported seeing a similar craft take off from the sea at Hammerknuden and continue vertically into the sky until they lost sight of it. In 2017, several people independently saw a mysterious pink aircraft flying over the water at Allinge.
See Hammershus from the lakeside
You can also go sailing from Hammerhavnen a little north of Allinge, where small boats take you on a trip along the coast. Seen from the water side, the rocky coast becomes even more dramatic. When you pass below the old castle Hammershus, you will vividly imagine that the castle was an impregnable fortress in the turbulent Denmark of the Middle Ages. The experiences are spiced up by stories from your boat driver - and that certainly does not make the experiences any less exciting.
Book your holiday at Boesvang today
Book your holiday at Boesvang by entering your desired arrival date in the inquiry box at the top of the page - or call us now on +45 56 95 85 66, and we will be happy to give you great ideas for wonderful holidays on Bornholm.
The zipline at Opalsøen is Denmark's longest
Næs Strand is child-friendly with a shallow water depth
Try sitting in the fighter plane at the museum Teknisk Samling
Go to a concert or stand-up shows at Gæstgiveren
Go exploring along the coast
Try a horse ride along the coast
