Bornholms Museum
Bornholm’s cultural heart in Rønne, where gold hoards, island clocks, and wartime stories trace 10,000 years of Baltic island history under one roof.
Bornholms Museum in central Rønne is the island’s main cultural history museum, tracing 10,000 years of life on Bornholm and nearby Christiansø. Across several floors you move from Stone Age finds and glittering gold hoards to Viking-era treasures, maritime stories, and the dramatic Soviet bombardment and occupation at the end of WWII. Carefully curated objects, including the iconic Bornholm longcase clocks, bring the island’s geology, crafts, and seafaring traditions into sharp focus in an atmospheric historic building.
A brief summary to Bornholms Museum
- Sankt Mortens Gade 29, Rønne, 3700, DK
- +4556950735
- Visit website
- Duration: 1.5 to 3 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 10 am-5 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
- Thursday 10 am-5 pm
- Friday 10 am-5 pm
- Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Consider a combined or weekly ticket if you plan to visit Hjorths Fabrik, Melstedgård and Erichsens Gård; it is usually better value than separate single entries.
- Allow extra time for the archaeology and WWII sections; labels may be more detailed in Scandinavian languages, so bring a translation app if you do not read Danish.
- Visit earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon on weekdays for a quieter experience in the smaller galleries and clock collection rooms.
- Combine your museum visit with a stroll through Rønne’s old streets nearby to see how the stories in the exhibits relate to the townscape outside.
- On wet or windy days, use the museum as a cultural base: plan 2–3 hours inside, then explore nearby cafés and shops once the weather improves.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
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- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
- Visitor Center
Getting There
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Local bus
From Rønne Ferry Terminal or Rønne Airport, take a local bus towards the town centre and alight at a stop near Store Torv; from there it is a short walk through the compact centre to the museum. Buses typically run every 20–30 minutes on weekdays and less frequently on weekends. A single adult fare within Rønne generally costs around DKK 24–30 and tickets can usually be bought on board with card or mobile payment.
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Walking from central Rønne
If you are staying in central Rønne, you can walk to the museum in about 10–20 minutes from most hotels and guesthouses in the old town and harbour area. The route passes along gently sloping cobbled streets with some uneven surfaces, so comfortable footwear is helpful and wheelchair users may prefer to allow extra time.
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Taxi
Taxis are available at Rønne Ferry Terminal and near the airport year-round. A ride to the museum from either location typically takes 5–10 minutes depending on traffic. Expect to pay in the region of DKK 120–180 for a standard car, with supplements in the evening and on public holidays; booking ahead is recommended during peak summer periods.
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Discover more about Bornholms Museum
A window onto 10,000 years of island life
Bornholms Museum is the cultural heart of the island, a compact but rich museum that tells the story of Bornholm and Christiansø from the earliest hunter-gatherers to the present day. The building sits in the old town of Rønne, and stepping inside feels like opening a time capsule dedicated to this Baltic outpost. The narrative begins deep in prehistory. Carefully lit display cases present flint tools, pottery fragments, and ritual objects that track how people adapted to the island’s geology, climate, and changing coastlines. Interpretive panels explain how Bornholm’s position in the Baltic made it both a crossing point and a frontier, shaping the lives of those who settled here.Gold figurines, Viking traces, and buried treasures
One of the museum’s most striking sections focuses on archaeology and the island’s famous gold finds. Tiny stamped gold foil figurines and other hoards illustrate Bornholm’s role in long-distance trade and religious life more than a thousand years ago. The delicacy of these objects contrasts with heavier weaponry, jewellery, and everyday items from the Iron and Viking Ages. Maps and excavation photos show where key discoveries were made, while models and drawings reconstruct farmsteads, fortifications, and ritual sites. Together they give a sense of how people moved through the island’s landscape, navigating both political power struggles and the demands of farming and seafaring.Clocks, craft traditions, and everyday interiors
Another highlight is the collection of Bornholm longcase clocks, once exported across northern Europe and now a visual signature of the island. Rows of tall, painted cases with distinctive silhouettes show how local craftsmanship evolved from simple rural designs to more ornate pieces reflecting international fashions. Around these stand domestic interiors and themed rooms that recreate past centuries of Bornholm life. Furniture, textiles, tools, and household objects are arranged to evoke kitchens, parlours, and workshops, revealing how families organised their homes, dressed, and worked. The displays underline how a small island developed its own styles while constantly absorbing influences from the wider Baltic region.War, bombardment, and Cold War front line
The 20th century galleries change the tone, focusing on Bornholm’s strategic position in times of conflict. Exhibits on the Second World War and its aftermath tell the story of German occupation, the Soviet bombardment of Rønne and Nexø in May 1945, and the subsequent Soviet presence before the island was returned to Denmark. Photographs, uniforms, personal testimonies, and fragments of damaged buildings convey how war reshaped daily routines and the townscape itself. Later displays touch on Cold War tensions and coastal defences, linking Bornholm’s local experience to larger European events and reminding visitors that this scenic island once stood on a geopolitical fault line.A living institution with sister museums
Bornholms Museum is more than a single building. It forms part of a family of four museums that collectively explore the island’s culture: a living farm museum at Melstedgård, the working ceramics museum of Hjorths Fabrik, and the 19th-century town house Erichsens Gård. Combined tickets allow you to weave between them over several days, building a layered picture of rural life, craft, and urban history. Inside the main museum in Rønne, changing activities for children, from simple archaeological role-play to old-fashioned school exercises, help younger visitors connect with the past. Temporary exhibitions and a program of events add contemporary perspectives, ensuring that Bornholm’s history is presented not as something finished, but as a story that continues to evolve.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Den russiske bjørn
0.2 km
Explore the enchanting Den russiske bjørn in Rønne, a unique tourist attraction steeped in local culture and history, perfect for memorable experiences.
Bornholms Ø-arkiv
0.3 km
Bornholm's premier archive preserving centuries of island genealogy and local history.
Ronne Lighthouse
0.6 km
A slender white cast-iron lighthouse above Rønne’s harbour, once a vital guiding light and now a simple, elegant symbol of Bornholm’s maritime gateway.
Destination Bornholm ApS
0.8 km
Discover the enchanting Danish island of Bornholm, where stunning landscapes meet rich cultural traditions and unforgettable experiences await.
Asylcenter Rønne & Segen
0.9 km
Experience community living at Asylcenter Rønne & Segen, a unique apartment-style accommodation in beautiful Bornholm, Denmark.
Slemmegrav
2.0 km
Explore the rich history and stunning architecture of Slemmegrav, a hidden gem in Rønne, Denmark, perfect for history lovers and nature enthusiasts.
Klintebakken
13.8 km
A billion-year geological journey where ancient granite meets younger sandstone at Bornholm's most scientifically significant fault line.
Vang Pier
16.0 km
Granite monument and sandy beach where Bornholm's industrial past meets modern recreation.
Domen
20.7 km
Geometric wooden dome on Allinge’s seafront, blending Baltic views, Folkemødet history and flexible cultural life in one striking, light-filled shell.
Melsted Havn
21.0 km
An authentic 1884 granite harbour preserving Bornholm's fishing heritage between protective skerries.
Geografisk knudepunkt
22.1 km
Where latitude and longitude meet: Denmark's geographic heart on the Bornholm coast.
Louisenlund
23.5 km
Over 50 ancient standing stones in a mystical woodland setting, revealing Bornholm's Neolithic ritual landscape.
Midterpilt
24.7 km
A modest stone cairn marking the highest point of Paradisbakkerne, Midterpilt is a quiet waypoint on Bornholm’s wildest woodland and heathland hiking routes.
Snogebæk Havn
27.8 km
Bornholm's easternmost harbor where fishing tradition, artisan culture, and pristine beaches converge.
Svaneke Havn
28.3 km
Experience the serene beauty and cultural charm of Svaneke Havn, a picturesque marina on the enchanting island of Bornholm, Denmark.
Unmissable attractions to see
Erichsens Gård
0.4 km
Step through a low timbered doorway into 19th‑century Bornholm life, where a merchant’s home and secret garden in Rønne quietly preserve stories of art, family and island culture.
Hjorths Fabrik
0.4 km
Step into a 19th‑century ceramics factory in central Rønne where kilns still glow, clay still turns on the wheel, and 150 years of Bornholm stoneware come to life.
St Nicholas Church
0.5 km
Historic hilltop parish church above Rønne’s harbour, blending 13th‑century roots, Bornholm granite craft and a living musical tradition in a serene Baltic setting.
Bornholm Airport
4.7 km
Denmark's state-operated island gateway connecting Bornholm to Copenhagen and beyond.
Bagågraven
5.5 km
A former coastal clay pit turned wild hollow, where Jurassic layers, dinosaur history and Baltic waves meet just north of Rønne on Bornholm.
New Church
5.8 km
Historic seafaring heritage and coastal resilience at an evocative museum on Nexø’s bustling harbor, revealing Bornholm’s maritime stories and post-war rebuilding.
Slaus Stene
5.9 km
A whimsical forest of granite faces and folklore near Rønne, where local craftsman Slaus carved myths, trolls and stories into the Bornholm woods.
Bornholms Rovfugleshow
7.5 km
Immersive birds-of-prey shows and evolution-themed encounters on Bornholm, where owls, falcons, reptiles and farm animals turn science into a full, family-friendly day out.
Kultippen Hasle
7.5 km
A stark, moonlike coal tip above a soft Baltic beach, where Bornholm’s industrial past meets wild forest and wide, west-coast horizons.
Nylars Church
7.8 km
Discover Bornholm’s dramatic maritime, wartime, and everyday history in a harborside museum filled with evocative exhibitions and authentic local stories.
Hasle Strand
8.0 km
Long west-coast sands, quiet dunes and pine-backed shoreline where Bornholm’s soft side meets big Baltic sunsets just south of the harbor town of Hasle.
Lundestenen Jættestue
8.3 km
Quietly resting in a Bornholm field, Lundestenen Jættestue invites you into one of Denmark’s largest Stone Age passage graves for a brief, evocative step back in time.
The Brogård stone
8.5 km
Bornholm’s largest Viking runestone, standing quietly by a country road near Hasle, where clear runes in granite still tell a thousand-year-old story.
Bornholms Center for Kunsthåndværk - Grønbechs Gård
9.0 km
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.
Kræmmerhuset Kunsthåndværk
9.5 km
A historic Bornholm schoolhouse where island ceramics, textiles and a 7,000 m² flower garden come together in a relaxed, countryside craft and garden escape.
Essential places to dine
Café-Munter
0.3 km
Lively all-day café on Rønne’s main square, serving hearty comfort food, great coffee and cakes with a front-row view of Bornholm’s everyday life.
Texas Bornholm
0.3 km
Hearty American comfort food, cold drinks and year‑round street‑side seating in the middle of Rønne’s bustling pedestrian heart on the island of Bornholm.
Snurra
0.3 km
Daytime patisserie-meets-brasserie in central Rønne, serving sourdough buns, cakes, coffee and casual Nordic plates in a cosy, modern café setting.
Hovedvagten
0.3 km
Historic 18th‑century guardhouse turned cozy Danish restaurant, serving Bornholm‑inspired comfort food in the atmospheric heart of Rønne’s old town.
Râzapâz
0.3 km
Natural wine, seasonal plates and bohemian charm come together at this intimate Rønne spiseri, where Bornholm’s culinary energy is poured by the glass.
Casa Mia Di Vincenzo Guastafierro
0.3 km
A cosy Italian pearl in the heart of Rønne, serving generous pizzas, pastas and island‑evening warmth under the glow of a neighbourhood trattoria.
Det Røde Pakhus
0.4 km
Modern Bornholm cuisine in a historic red warehouse, where harbour and forest ingredients meet thoughtful cooking in the heart of Rønne.
Hasle Smokehouse
8.6 km
Historic alderwood smokehouses on Bornholm’s west coast, where traditional smoked fish, casual dining and Baltic Sea views meet in one atmospheric seaside stop.
The Ranch
12.5 km
Western-inspired group dining and celebrations in a former community hall on Bornholm, blending hearty cooking with relaxed, village-saloon atmosphere.
Restaurant Bolsterbjerg v/Lola Mortensen
12.5 km
Countryside Danish cooking in a leafy Bornholm garden, where classic comfort dishes meet a tranquil event‑ready setting just outside Rønne.
Restaurant Ekkodalshuset
12.9 km
Hearty Danish lunches and giant tartlets served in a cozy forest inn beside Bornholm’s echo valley, perfectly paired with walks in Almindingen.
Christianshøjkroen
13.1 km
Historic yellow forest kro on Bornholm serving refined Danish smørrebrød and Skovfrokost in a cosy cottage and garden terrace deep among the trees.
Le Port i Vang på Bornholm
16.4 km
Clifftop gourmet dining on Bornholm’s wild northwest coast, where refined French‑Nordic cuisine meets sweeping Baltic Sea sunsets over Vang and Hammershus.
Stammershalle Badehotel
18.4 km
Historic 1911 seaside bathing hotel on Bornholm’s wild north coast, pairing Baltic Sea panoramas and rocky swims with refined Nordic dining and quiet coastal charm.
Kadeau Bornholm
20.1 km
Remote, refined and deeply Bornholm at heart, this seaside cottage restaurant turns island gardens, shorelines and smokehouses into an immersive New Nordic tasting journey.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Sct. Nicolai Genbrug
0.2 km
Volunteer-run thrift shop in central Rønne, where low-priced second-hand clothing and curios support local church social work and sustainable shopping on Bornholm.
William Dams Bookstore
0.3 km
One of Denmark’s oldest family-run bookshops, blending 19th‑century heritage, live culture and 20,000+ books in the heart of Rønne’s main square.
Din Tøjmand by Jan & Nalle
0.3 km
Bornholm's trusted menswear specialist on the heart of Rønne's main shopping street.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
0.3 km
A small, colorful universe of Scandinavian-designed gifts, gadgets and creative essentials in the heart of Rønne, perfect for playful souvenirs and practical finds.
People-Fashion.dk
0.3 km
Intimate Scandinavian womenswear boutique in central Rønne, blending slow fashion, natural fabrics and easy Nordic style with Bornholm’s relaxed island atmosphere.
sNoir
0.6 km
Cosy Bornholm lifestyle boutique for women, offering inclusive sizes, Scandinavian-inspired fashion, lingerie and accessories in the heart of Rønne’s Snellemark centre.
KiDS Coolshop Bornholm
0.6 km
Scandinavia's coolest toy destination where children explore, play, and discover their next favorite adventure.
Snellemark Centret
0.6 km
Bornholm's main shopping destination, conveniently located near the ferry terminal in charming Rønne.
Sport Dres Bornholm v/Jesper Schiøtt
0.8 km
Compact but expertly stocked fishing specialist in central Rønne, where Bornholm’s anglers gear up, swap tips and prepare for time on the island’s lakes and coasts.
Torvehal Bornholm
1.1 km
Compact Bornholm food hall and roastery café in Rønne, bringing local flavours, natural groceries and island coffee culture together under one relaxed roof.
Dansk
1.1 km
Relaxed, value-focused clothing outlet in Rønne offering practical Danish fashion and everyday basics for the whole family, with a cosy coffee corner on site.
The Bornholm Farm Shop
8.1 km
Cooperative countryside farm shop near Rønne, bringing Bornholm’s meats, oils, honey, lambskins and island delicacies together in a relaxed rural setting.
Bornholmsk Pileflet
12.6 km
A small rural workshop in Klemensker where traditional willow weaving becomes functional art and intimate encounters with Bornholm’s craft heritage unfold.
Bornholms Valsemølle A/S
14.1 km
Working island flour mill and cozy farm shop where Bornholm grain becomes characterful flour and local delicacies in the heart of Aakirkeby.
Sparloppan
14.3 km
Quirky flea market, art gallery and cosy café gathered on one floor above Aakirkeby’s town square, mixing retro treasures, local creativity and relaxed Bornholm hygge.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Den Marinerede Sild
0.2 km
A snug, Bornholm-flavoured pub on Lille Torv in central Rønne, pouring local craft beers and cocktails in a warm, intimate setting with easy island charm.
O'Malley
0.3 km
Cosy Irish pub and sports bar in central Rønne, pouring stout and whiskies, screening live games and hosting lively evenings on Bornholm’s main town square.
Café Lille Per
0.3 km
Local bodega charm on Rønne’s central square, where simple drinks, easygoing vibes and everyday Bornholm life meet in one relaxed café-bar.
Krystal Bodega
0.3 km
No‑frills local pub in central Rønne, serving cold beers, bar games and late‑night Bornholm atmosphere in classic Danish bodega style.
Café 18
0.3 km
Casual bodega and cocktail bar where Rønne locals gather for coffee, conversation, and evening drinks.
Pølse baren på Campus Bornholm
0.8 km
Casual sausage bar on Campus Bornholm serving traditional Danish pølser to students and visitors.
Ølhuzed ApS
9.1 km
Cosy craft beer bar in the heart of Hasle, pouring Bornholm brews and European favourites with simple tapas, nachos and an easygoing neighbourhood vibe.
Dagligstuen
14.3 km
Aakirkeby's unpretentious beer hall and community gathering space on the main square.
Buddha Bar
14.3 km
Relaxed, Asian‑tinged bar on Aakirkeby’s central square, ideal for casual drinks, simple bites and unhurried people‑watching at the heart of inland Bornholm.
Cabaret Bornholm
16.4 km
Intimate cocktail and tapas bar bringing a touch of cabaret flair and late‑night atmosphere to the quiet coastal town of Allinge on Bornholm.
Penyllan Brewery
18.3 km
Harbourfront craft brewery on Bornholm’s north coast, blending barrel-aged beer, Nordic flavours and Baltic sea views in a relaxed, intimate taproom.
Pilen bar & bodega
20.3 km
Unpretentious neighborhood bar in central Allinge, serving cold beers, hearty plates and laid‑back Bornholm nightlife from lunchtime until late.
Ølstauan
20.5 km
Harbourside Bornholm bar where local craft beers, hearty Danish comfort food and Baltic Sea views come together in a relaxed, grown‑up atmosphere.
Provianten
21.0 km
Cozy harbor-side wine bar and eatery in Gudhjem, blending thoughtful drinks, simple honest food and Bornholm’s relaxed coastal atmosphere.
Underbar
21.2 km
Intimate cliffside bar beneath Hotel Nordlandet, where Nordic cocktails, candlelight and big Baltic horizons turn Bornholm’s wild north coast into your living room.
Nightclubs & after hour spots
Musikhuzet
0.3 km
Bornholm’s Musikhuzet in central Rønne offers an ever-changing lineup of live concerts, cultural performances, and community events in a buzzing local landmark venue.
Palæcafeen
0.3 km
No‑frills late‑night disco bar in central Rønne, mixing local bodega charm with loud music, dancing and affordable drinks on Bornholm’s main island.
Doiazd7 Do Ronne
0.4 km
Compact island nightclub bringing late-night beats, colourful lights and an easygoing local crowd to the harbour town of Rønne on Bornholm.
After Dark
0.5 km
Compact weekend nightclub bringing big-city beats, DJ-driven dancing and a lively bar atmosphere to the otherwise quiet island town of Rønne on Bornholm.
BAR 24
94.4 km
Discover Sassnitz's nightlife at BAR 24, a vibrant night club and gastropub offering great drinks, delicious food, and a lively atmosphere.
Veranstaltungsservice Junghans
97.9 km
Discover the electrifying nightlife at Veranstaltungsservice Junghans in Glowe, Rügen, where unforgettable DJ performances and vibrant disco vibes await.
For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Scenic
- Unique
- Casual
- Fun-filled
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Vintage Styles
- Modern Designs
For the architecture buff
- Historic
- Landmarks
- Art & Design
For the social media creator & influencer
- Photo Spots
- Architectural Shots
- Aesthetic Corners
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Locally Managed
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
- Photowalk
- Day Trip
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Child Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Solo Female Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Friendly
- Business Friendly
