Bornholm Coast Trail

Fuel up this stage is a Bornholm highlight. From Sandvig, you cross Hammeren, the island’s northernmost rocky plateau, with panoramic views and windswept trails. Expect lighthouses, abandoned quarries, and dramatic sea cliffs. After Hammerknuden, the trail hugs the coast, winding through forests and past rocky beaches. You descend into Gudhjem, a picture-perfect harbor town that climbs up a steep hill like something out of a storybook. Artists love this place and you’ll see why as soon as you arrive.

This stretch combines raw nature with coastal charm. The trail passes small coves and rock outcrops, winding through wildflowers and juniper bushes. You’ll pass through tiny hamlets like Melsted, Bølshavn, and Listed each with its own slice of seaside peace. Eventually, you reach Svaneke, Bornholm’s golden child. It’s part village, part open-air gallery, full of creative energy. The streets are lined with candy makers, craft breweries, ceramic studios, and ice cream shops. It’s hard not to fall in love with this place.

The trail smooths out as you walk Bornholm’s softer eastern coast. Open fields and wind-blown trees guide you to Snogebæk, a funky beach village with a wooden bridge to its little harbor. Grab a smoked fish sandwich and soak up the summer vibe. From here it’s a breezy walk to Balka, home to one of Denmark’s best beaches. Wide, white, and backed by dunes, it’s the kind of place that begs for a barefoot stroll. You’ll sleep close to the sand tonight.

The final stage takes you along Bornholm’s quiet southern coast. The crowds thin, and you find yourself surrounded by dunes, farmland, and the open sea. You pass through peaceful stretches where the only sounds are birds and the rustle of grass. The trail dips into forests and returns to the beach again before reaching Boderne a tiny harbor village at the edge of the island. There’s not much here, and that’s exactly the point. It’s a calm, quiet ending to a full and beautiful journey.

Your Bornholm journey ends where it began, with the sea at your side. Whether you return to Rønne or move on to new adventures, the island leaves its mark. This was more than just a hike it was a full circle of wild coasts, cozy towns, and endless Baltic skies. Tak for turen, Bornholm.