Rønne

The 13th century fortress Hammershus is the largest medieval castle ruin in northern Europe and sits on a cliff high above the Baltic Sea. Visit the ruins of the castle and fortress, built in 1200 by the Archbishop of Lund. It was used by the island’s rulers for over 500 years, and finally abandoned in 1743. It is the largest ruin of its kind in Northern Europe. Denmark has seven uniquely shaped round churches, four of which are on Bornholm. These churches were built around the year 1150 and are rumoured to have been associated with the Knights Templar. The largest of the four is in Østerlars, with the others in Olsker, Nylars and Nyker.

Ronne and Bornholm are renowned for their clockmaking and ceramic making. The Cultural History Museum showcases Bornholm's archaeological finds, the history of the island and its long tradition of grandfather clock making. Hjorths Fabrik, the 150-year-old ceramic museum and factory offers tours of the ceramic exhibition, and the opportunity to try your hand at pottery.

The 13th century fortress Hammershus is the largest medieval castle ruin in northern Europe and sits on a cliff high above the Baltic Sea. For 500 years Hammershus was the castle for the various rulers of the island, however in 1743 Hammershus was finally abandoned as a stronghold.