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Bornholm - The Bornholm Travel Guide
Traveling to Bornholm?

By Terri Mapes, About.com

Bornholm - Island of Bornholm, Denmark

Bornholm - Island of Bornholm, Denmark

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Bornholm is a Danish island in the Baltic Sea, east of Denmark and south of Sweden (Bornholm is actually closer to Sweden than it is to Denmark.)

A popular summer travel destination, Bornholm's nickname is the Pearl of the Baltic. The biggest town on the island is Rønne, which is also the point of arrival for travelers to Bornholm.

How to get to Bornholm:

To get to Bornholm, travelers have two options. The quick one is to fly to Rønne-Bornholm Airport, which is a direct, 35-minute flight from the Danish capital Copenhagen.

The other option to get to Bornholm is to make reservations on one of the Danish ferry connections which is a good option if you'd like to bring your car. It can be more expensive than flying, though. The ferries operate on a regular schedule between Bornholm and Køge, Denmark (3 hour trip). There are additional ferry connections from Bornholm to Sweden and Germany.

Attractions & Things to Do on Bornholm:

For travelers, Bornholm is a popular summer destination especially because of the long sandy beaches and bicycle paths everywhere. Also, don't miss the local towns' 19th century architecture, Bornholms Museum, and the ruins at Hammershus (depending on the weather in Denmark). You don't need a car on Bornholm - buses, bicycles, and Danish taxis are everywhere.

Hotels on Bornholm:

Bornholm travelers like to enjoy the modern, clean and friendly accommodation Bornholm offers. The following hotels in Rønne are recommended:

The surrounding Danish Ertholmene islands officially don't belong to Bornholm, but are administered by the Danish Ministry of Defense.

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