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Bornholms Center for Arts and Crafts – Grønbechs Gård

A historic merchant’s house in Hasle transformed into Bornholm’s vibrant hub for contemporary ceramics, glass and design – with galleries, shop and café under one roof.

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Bornholms Center for Arts and Crafts at Grønbechs Gård transforms a historic merchant’s house in Hasle into a vibrant showcase of contemporary craft. Across 1,500 m² of galleries, changing exhibitions highlight ceramics, glass, textiles, wood, and jewelry from Bornholm, Denmark, and abroad. Follow color-coded stairways through creaking wooden floors, discover a superb design shop packed with unique pieces, and pause in the cozy café for coffee and cakes between exhibitions.

A brief summary to Bornholms Center for Kunsthåndværk - Grønbechs Gård

  • Grønbechs Gård 4, Hasle, 3790, DK
  • +4530485096
  • Visit website
  • Duration: 1.5 to 3 hours
  • Mid ranged
  • Environment icon Indoor
  • Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
  • Monday 11 am-5 pm
  • Tuesday 11 am-5 pm
  • Wednesday 11 am-5 pm
  • Thursday 11 am-5 pm
  • Friday 11 am-5 pm
  • Saturday 11 am-5 pm
  • Sunday 11 am-5 pm

Local tips

  • Plan at least 1.5–2 hours so you can follow the full exhibition route from cellar to Kikkenborg without rushing, plus time for the shop and café.
  • Buy your ticket on site; adults pay a moderate entrance fee, while children enter free, making it easy to visit as a family.
  • Combine your visit with a stroll around Hasle harbour and the nearby smokehouse for a relaxed half‑day focused on local culture and food.
  • If you see a maker you like, note their name; many have studios elsewhere on Bornholm that you can visit later in your trip.
  • The building is largely accessible by elevator, but some historic areas have uneven floors, so wear stable shoes.
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Getting There

  • Bus from Rønne

    From Rønne, take a regional bus towards Hasle; several lines connect the two towns in around 20–25 minutes, running throughout the day with reduced frequency in the evening. A standard adult ticket typically costs about 25–35 DKK for the journey. From the bus stops near Hasle Torv it is a short walk on level streets to Grønbechs Gård, making this a convenient option if you prefer not to drive.

  • Car from Rønne and western Bornholm

    Driving from Rønne to Hasle takes roughly 15–20 minutes along the main coastal road. There is usually free or low‑cost parking available in Hasle’s town centre within walking distance of Grønbechs Gård, but spaces can be limited on busy summer days, so allow extra time to find a spot. This is the most flexible option if you are combining the visit with other sights along Bornholm’s west coast.

  • Cycling along the west coast route

    Bornholm is well set up for cyclists, and the ride from Rønne to Hasle along the coastal cycle route typically takes 35–50 minutes each way at a relaxed pace. The terrain is gently undulating with some short hills and mixed surfaces, suitable for most reasonably fit riders. There is no cost beyond any bicycle rental, which on Bornholm generally ranges from about 100–150 DKK per day depending on the type of bike.

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A historic merchant’s house reborn as a craft hub

Grønbechs Gård occupies a large nineteenth‑century merchant’s estate in the heart of Hasle, once a busy trading address on Bornholm’s west coast. Behind the whitewashed facades and timbered warehouse buildings from the 1870s, granaries and storage rooms have been carefully converted into bright galleries. Thick walls, exposed beams and uneven floors whisper of maritime trade and herring barrels, while the curators have layered in light, color and contemporary design. Bornholm has become a recognised center for craft, and Grønbechs Gård functions as its natural gateway. The house gathers work by many of the island’s leading makers under one roof, giving you a concentrated introduction before you venture out to individual studios scattered across the countryside.

Exploring 1,500 m² of changing exhibitions

From the cellar to the rooftop Kikkenborg level, around 1,500 m² of exhibition space is arranged as an art hall for applied arts. Color‑coded staircases guide you between floors, each level presenting themed or juried shows that change through the season. One room might focus on sculptural ceramics, another on glass that captures Bornholm light, while a third explores textiles, jewelry or experimental mixed‑media pieces. Rather than a static museum, the atmosphere is that of a living laboratory, with new collaborations and guest exhibitions from across Denmark and abroad. The island’s status as a World Craft Region is visible in the diversity of forms, materials and techniques on display, from wood‑turned vessels to bold contemporary design objects.

Meeting Bornholm’s makers in one place

Grønbechs Gård is designed as a joint platform for professional craftspeople. Wall texts, catalogues and displays introduce you to individual makers and collectives, allowing you to note names and styles that catch your eye. In summer, talks, short guided tours and special events deepen the connection between visitors and artists, turning the old trading house into a place of ideas as well as objects. This role as a central overview makes the gallery an ideal first stop on Bornholm. After seeing the breadth of work here, you can follow your curiosity to studios and workshops in Hasle, Rønne, Gudhjem or the island’s rural corners, already familiar with the makers’ signatures.

A design shop and café full of temptation

On the ground floor, a well‑curated shop bridges the gap between exhibition and everyday life. Here you can buy unique or small‑series pieces by selected Bornholm craftspeople: stoneware bowls, characterful mugs, glassware, textiles and jewelry that carry the island’s material language home with you. Prices range from small gifts to investment pieces, but the emphasis remains firmly on quality and originality. Next to the shop, the intimate café offers good coffee served in handmade cups, a playful “cake tapas” selection, and a short list of wines, beers and soft drinks. Large windows and simple furnishings make it an inviting corner to pause, leaf through a catalogue or simply absorb the rhythm of the old house between gallery visits.

Light, accessibility and atmosphere in Hasle

Despite the building’s age, access has been thoughtfully modernised: an elevator and lifts connect the floors, making it easier for visitors with limited mobility to enjoy most of the exhibition route. Generous windows and occasional glimpses towards the harbour remind you that the sea and coastal light are never far away. Outside, Hasle’s cobbled streets, smokehouse and small harbour frame the visit, but inside Grønbechs Gård the mood is calm, contemplative and tactile. It is a place where Bornholm’s landscape, history and creative energy all converge in clay, glass, wood and fabric, inviting you to slow down and look closely at how things are made.

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