Guideservice on Bornholm
Bornholm, called the Sunshine Island, has so much beauty to show you. If you don't already know this lovely Danish rocky island, let yourself be inspired by guided tours so that you can go home loaded with good stories from an unknown spot in the world to tell family and friends.
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Bornholm – Guided Tour in Hasle
On this city walk in Hasle, I'll tell you exactly what makes Hasle so attractive and why it's known as a a place you move to, not away from.
Amongst other things, I'll guide you to the old Town Hall and Church in Hasle, after which we'll walk in a historical rebellion's footsteps: the series of rebellions in 1658 that caused Bornholm's liberation from the Swedes.
Jens Koefoed, a merchant and military man from Hasle, priest of Rutsker Parish Poul Anker from Øster Hoby in Scania and the mayor of Hasle, Peder Olsen. These men are among the most famous from this town and all have given their names to ferries servicing Bornholm.
I'll also tell you about a bakers' son from Hasle, royal chamber singer (a distinguished opera singer) Vilhelm Herold, who didn't only achieve fame in Denmark but worldwide.
Along the way we'll see several interesting buildings and locations that have had great importance for Hasle, such as newly built areas and the possibilities for even more development.
"It's hard to be angry.", is the city's motto.
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Anecdotes and Stories from the Island of Bornholm
A guided nature walk on Bornholm. Jam-packed with views of nature, stories and local anecdotes. Well suited for children and adults
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The Story of Bornholm's Historic Militia and Defense
Listen to the story of Bornholm's militia and its home base.
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Hasle Klinker – Clay Industry through 150 years
Experience Hasle Klinker close to Sorthat/Muleby on Western Bornholm. Hear about its industrial past and present nature
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Northern Bornholm by Coach
Hammershus, Østerlars Round Church, Gudhjem smokehouse – on this bus tour I will show you the best of North Bornholm
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Bornholm – Rocky Coast, Castle Ruins and Picturesque Towns
I recommend a day tour where we hike the cliffs at Stammershalle, visit one of the island's 3 castle ruins and the beautiful towns Svaneke and Allinge.
Every place exudes history and stories. Along the way I will show and tell you about the most important historical places. I will also tell you about nowadays Bornholm. It is possible to do the tour as a evening tour in June, July and August due to the bright evening light. For the rest of the year I recommend day tours.
For the past 350 years Bornholm has been Danish, because the people on Bornholm sold the island back to the Danish king after they had rebeled and won over the Swedish.
Bornholm has everything you need for a perfect guided tour of 5 hours. In close dialogue with you I plan a tour that meets your wishes.
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Bornholm – Coal Mining, a Surprising Story
This tour will tell you all about Bornholm's unique coal mining history
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A Lovely Day Out – a Drive Through South Bornholm
Visit South Bornholm with a knowledgeable guide who takes you to places such as the Echo Valley Bornholm's largest forest, Almindingen
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Rønne, North Around Bornholm to Svaneke and Back via Almindingen
Full day tour to the best spots on the north of Bornholm. Cosy towns, castle ruin, sea views, Round Church and glassblowing awaits you
Bornholm - guided tours
Our guides on Bornholm provide good suggestions for guided tours on Bornholm. All you have to do is choose which one is right for you and your group.
A guided tour on Bornholm can be about exactly what you find interesting. On Bornholm you find many cozy towns, small and charming fishing villages and beautiful nature. Bornholm's nature is very different from the rest of Denmark and the sea has a huge impact on the life on Bornholm. Join us for a guided tour in one of the picturesque Bornholm towns, a coach tour or a guided walk in nature. Your local guide ensures that you get to see the best places and the must see sights and you can listen to the stories while your eyes absorb everything around you.
Bornholm and the tiny island Christiansø are Denmark's only rocky islands. Bornholm is also called the Sunshine Island. On Bornholm, the nature is very different compared to the rest of Denmark's and there are plenty of good stories to tell about both when it comes to the nature and towns. A guided tour of Sunshine Island Bornholm can be by foot, by bicycle or by coach. Let the guide tell you the stories while you absorb, experience and get to know the island.
How about a guided tour in Nexø, in Hasle or in Gudhjem or in Bornholm's largest town, Rønne. Your local guide can tell you about all the towns on guided tours. We can arrange all kinds of guide services on Bornholm. Let us know what you request and we will do our best to tailor the right guided tour and experience for you.
Myths about Bornholm
There are numerous myths about Bornholm. The Knights Templar were supposed to have hidden a treasure on Bornholm. That is if you believe the film "Treasure of the Knights Templar". Another myth is about Bornholm's round churches being characterized by the architecture of the Knights Templar, that they are placed extremely precisely and in reality are astronomical observatories. Right here fiction by far exceeds facts. There is no documentation at all that the Knights Templar have been to Bornholm - but it is a good story.
The Krølle Bølle troll on Bornholm
Another good story is the one about Krølle Bølle. A little troll boy with only two curls, one on his head and one on his tail. And like so many other trolls he is a bit of a bully. Krølle Bølle belongs to the underground world and the family lives in a troll cave near Hammershus. The thing about trolls, they come out at night. You can experience Krølle Bølle's family, his father Bobbarækus Fillirækus, his mother Bobbasina and his sister Krølle Borra on a midnight visit. If you believe in trolls that is. You can also find him on various souvenirs around Bornholm and in an old children's picture book from 1946. That book is the first proof that Krølle Bølle's exists.
Facts about Bornholm
- Bornholm has the mildest and sunniest climate in Denmark, which is why you can also find high fig trees on the island
- there has been a coal mine on Bornholm - Denmark's only proper coal mine
- prior to the Great War, World War I, Bornholm was an international, fashionable seaside resort with sea side hotels for German tourists
- Bornholm has a rocky coastline as well as the finest sandy beach at Dueodde
- in 1658, the people of Bornholm under Jens Kofoed and Poul Ancher, among others, took matters into their own hands, threw out the Swedes and returned to the Kingdom of Denmark. Fortunately, it was quite bloodless. Now you know who the ferries are named after
- Bornholm is close to 590 square kilometers and has almost 40,000 inhabitants
- Rønne is Bornholm's largest town. Rønne has almost 14,000 inhabitants
- Bornholm's round churches are not the only ones in Denmark - but Bornholm has the most and the largest
- each year approximately 600,000 visitors go to Bornholm, and tourism is therefore an important business
- there is a lot of beautiful nature on Bornholm. You have probably heard of Paradisbakkerne, the Hills of Eden, with Rokkestenen, the moving stone, Almindingen with Rytterknægten and Ekkodalen, the Ekko valley
In all these places you can get a guided tour to listen to the stories from the guide. Request a guide for a tour in nature or a guided tour in one of the beautiful towns on Bornholm - or even both, so you can learn the most about Bornholm.
There are plenty of options for tours and excursions alone, with your family, friends or a group visit.
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