Sandvig

Allinge-Sandvig – Bornholm’s original holiday destination
Stay in a holiday apartment with sea view in Sandvig, if you wish to holiday in the original tourist centre of Bornholm. In the beginning of the 1900s, when the tourism first began on Bornholm, Allinge was the primary destination, on the Northern tip of Bornholm. However, Allinge is so much more than a tourist destination; it is a town with an active commercial life, many restaurants and cafes, and is home to many large events throughout the year. Look forward to experiencing Allinge-Sandvig, when staying in a holiday apartment on Northern Bornholm.

Adventures in Allinge
Close to your holiday apartment in Sandvig, you will find Hammerknuden, and the largest castle ruin in Northern Europe, Hammershus. At Hammerknuden by Hammershus, you can go for hikes while enjoying magnificent panoramic views of the Baltic Sea. At Hammerknuden, you will also find Hammersø “Hammer Lake” and Opalsø “Opal Lake”, both remnants of the granite mining at Hammerknuden. For the brave, Opalsø offers a chance to try the longest zip line in Denmark. If you need a rest, you are not far from your holiday apartment in Sandvig.

Hammershus is the most visited attraction on Bornholm, and if you decide to go, you will know why. The castle ruin is believed to date back to the 1200s, and it is an impressive experience, when it comes to both history and nature.In 2018, HRH the Crown Princess of Denmark, inaugurated the new Visitor’s Centre at Hammershus, which is an architectural attraction in itself. With a holiday apartment in Sandvig, you are staying close to many popular attractions.

Boat trips, rocks, and tall tales
Your days will be filled with adventure and experiences, when you stay in a holiday apartment in Sandvig. From the Hammer Harbour, an old fishing village at Hammerknuden, it is possible to get on a boat and experience the dramatic rocky coast from the waterside. From the boat, you will see Hammershus in a different and awe inspiring light, making it easy to understand, why the castle was an impenetrable fortress in the Middle Ages. The boatmen tell tales as tall as the coastal cliffs; all entertaining, but maybe not all equally true. Take the boat south, and you will experience rocks and caves that you will not find elsewhere in Denmark. Tourism may have arrived in Allinge 100 years ago, but there are still plenty of experiences to be had, when staying in a holiday apartment in Sandvig. 

Allinge-Sandvig has got it going on
When you stay in Sandvig, you will be staying right next to the jazz capital of Bornholm. Visit Allinge during the annual jazz festival, and you will experience a very special atmosphere in the town. In Allinge, you can also look forward to experiencing flea markets, town festivals, and a hum of life around the harbour and the small cafes. Staying in a holiday apartment in Allinge, you can also visit the charming Allinge Smokehouse, where you can sample the Bornholm speciality smoked herring, as well as the fantastic view of the sea from the harbour in Allinge. A holiday in Sandvig is really quite something.

When you stay in a holiday apartment in Sandvig, you will stay in a town that has a lot to offer. In Allinge, you will have easy access to grocery shopping, many charming eateries, two smokehouses, and the local music venue, Gæstgiveren, where some of the biggest music performers in Denmark play live concerts during the summer. When you stay in a holiday apartment in Sandvig, you will be spoiled for choice, when deciding how to spend your days, and evenings.

Sandvig, sun, and beach
Choose to stay in a holiday apartment in Sandvig, if you wish to experiences beaches that are not like all others. The beaches on Northern Bornholm are known for the stunning combination of sand and towering rocks. Sandvig is one half of the twin towns Allinge-Sandvig. These two small fishing villages were founded in the Middle Ages, and have since grown together into one town, in their own special way. In Sandvig, you are staying close to a lovely sandy beach, several charming cafes and eateries, and a special ice cream parlour, Kalas, built in an old ice house, practically on top of the rocks.

Visit their website for more information: http://www.kalasbornholm.dk/

In Allinge, you can visit the charming sandy beach Næs. A visit to Næs will be sure to generate that holiday feeling. When you stay in a holiday apartment in Sandvig, you will never run out of things to do on your holiday.

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