Condé Nast TravelerJul 31
Bornholm Is the Danish Island Set to Become the Sleeper Hit of the Summer
The Scandinavian island that's full of spirit—discover how Bornholm became a breeding ground for creativity and design.
22 things in this story
- KadeauRestaurantPioneer of New Nordic cuisine, opened in 2007.
- Baltic Sea GlassPlaceWe are a hot studio, located on the rocky coast southeast of Gudhjem on Bornholm.
- MatterPlaceShop for sustainable homewares.
- Container JuvelenPlaceShop for one-of-a-kind creations.
- MaudeRestaurantTiny speciality coffee shop in an old pump house.
- Postgade 21PlaceMakers-run collective selling unique clothing.
- The DunesRestaurantNew culinary beachside spot by Kadeau.
- Hodda BornholmPlaceRecently opened folkhus bringing community and culture together.
- Kadeau BornholmRestaurantFlagship restaurant with organic garden and tasting menu.
- Bornholms KunstmuseumArts centreFeatures art from historic painters to contemporary artists.
- Oh OakPlace
- Galleri SonjaPlace
- Elsewhere
- Pernille BülowPlaceSvaneke, DenmarkOpen glass-blowing workshop in Svaneke.
- ProviantenCaféGudhjem, DenmarkHyper-local wine bar teeming with character.
- Cafe RosaBakeryGudhjem, DenmarkHyper-local spot teeming with character.
- Dunes Beach CampHotelBalka Beach, DenmarkSeaside glamping with cozy bell tents.
- Melsted BadehotelHotelMelsted, DenmarkTraditional Danish seaside hotel dating to the 1930s.
- Jantzen’s HotelHotelGudhjem, DenmarkOldest hotel in Gudhjem, welcoming guests since 1872.
- Mikkeller AarsdaleBarÅrsdale, DenmarkCraft beer spot in Årsdale with burgers and sea views.
- Hasle RøgeriRestaurantHasle, DenmarkStandout spot for island's signature smoked herring dish.
- Bornholm Centre for Arts & Craft at Grønbechs GårdMuseumHasle, DenmarkCultural platform in restored merchant's building.
- SOL NexøPlaceNexø, Denmark