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Postcard from Bornholm

8 Days / 7 locations in Denmark

Visit the absolute highlights of the beautiful island Bornholm: from rocks and cliffs in the North to soft white sandy beaches in the South. In spite of its size, the island of Bornholm is home to spectacular views and attractions. Experience all of it on a cycling trip around the island that leads you to all the absolute highlights to enjoy all the postcard pictures in real life along the way.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Copenhagen

Arrival at Copenhagen Airport Kastrup and change of flight from Copenhagen to Rønne (duration approximately 35 minutes). Arrival at Rønne Airport at transfer to hotel on own. Walk to the Bike Rental shop, situated 10 minutes walk from the hotel. Here you will receive your bikes and arrival package with route descriptions, maps, vouchers, travel documents and touristic materials. Welcome to the Island famous for its smoked fish, friendly people and great conditions for cyclists. Upon arrival, you may feel the cosy atmosphere and sense of authenticity. Take a stroll in the charming old part of town with traditional half-timbered houses and quaint little courtyards.

Accommodation at centrally located hotel

 
Day 2     Allinge - Sandvig
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Bike along the coast where we recommend a stop at the traditional Hasle Smokehouse to visit the small museum and/or taste one of Bornholm’s fish specialties, smoked herring. Enjoy the beautiful view as the rocks and cliffs start to rise on the way to the ruins of the historic castle, Hammershus. Take some time to stop by the pretty lakes in the area before heading to Allinge-Sandvig for a night in the idyllic town at the northern tip of Bornholm. Accommodation at centrally located hotel - (app. 25 km)

 
Day 3     Sandvig - Gudhjem
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Biking on one of the most beautiful parts of the coast you will pass the stunning Døndal valley with the highest and only waterfall in Denmark and the climate and soil conditions make this valley a fertile habitat for more than 300 plant species. You will also pass the Holy Rocks (Helligdomsklipperne) and the Bornholm Art Museum before you arrive in the charming old fishing town Gudhjem with streets so steep that cycling is not allowed in a few of the roads in this city. Take an evening walk and perhaps a swim from the cliffs by the docks.

Accommodation at centrally located hotel - (app. 16 km)

 
Day 4     Gudhjem - Svaneke
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Start by taking an inland trip to Østerlars Round Church, dating back to about 1150 and is famous for its frescos and stories of the Knights Templar. The shops and restaurants, using local products in this charming little town is celebrated for its delicious treats and cosy atmosphere, and you are welcome in the local shops to see how to make the glassworks and other crafts (eg Svaneke Bolcher and Pernille Bülow Glass). Accommodation at centrally located hotel - (app. 20 km)

 
Day 5     Svaneke - Balka
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. This day is an easy trip along the East coast through the charismatic Nexø with its Swedish inspired wooden houses. You continue to Balka where you stay overnight near the beach. Learn to surf, play beach volley, go for a swim or relax at the beach. Accommodation at centrally located hotel - (app. 12 km)

If choosing 5 days tour, the route today will be from Svaneke to Rønne (app. 28 km)

 
Day 6     Balka
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day swimming and sunbathing or take an inland trip to the woodland area in the middle of the island. Go to the highest point on Bornholm, Rytterknægten, and get a spectacular view that on a clear day reaches all the way to Sweden. Swing by the rift valley, Ekkodalen, with an impressively accurate echo, visit the European Bisons living in the forest, and try if you can move the great glacial erratic, Rokkestenen, which according to legend is guarding a great diamond treasure. End your one day trip back in Balka for your 2nd night at the same hotel.

Accommodation at centrally located hotel - (app. 41 km)

If choosing 6 days tour, the route today will be from Balka to Rønne (app. 37 km)

 
Day 7     Balka - Ronne
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Follow the coastal route in passing by the incredibly beautiful Dueodde Beach. Take time to go for a swim or go on to taste the locally brewed wine at Bornholm’s Winery and bike along the vineyards on your way back to Rønne.

Accommodation at centrally located hotel - (app. 37 km)

If choosing 7 days tour, go to Rønne for departure in the afternoon.

 
Day 8     Ronne
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast and checkout at the hotel, it is time for departure. Depending on your specific departure time, you may have time for a walk around the town or a relaxed goodbye by visiting the cafés at the centre square. Transfer from hotel to Rønne Airport and flight out on own.

 

Notes

Due to a national political event, Bornholm is closed for arrival between 11th to 14th of June 2015. Above tour is recommendable for 5-8 days, please notify upon reservation.

Price Includes
Bike Rental
Bike - Service Hotline
Relevant Tourist Information Materials
Travel Book, Maps, Route Descriptions
Daily Luggage Transport (1Pc. Max. 20 Kgs)
Chosen Nights in Accommodation With Private Facilities and Breakfast
Price Does Not Include
 Air
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