Kadeau Bornholm
Remote, refined and deeply Bornholm at heart, this seaside cottage restaurant turns island gardens, shorelines and smokehouses into an immersive New Nordic tasting journey.
Tucked into the dunes on Bornholm’s south coast, Kadeau Bornholm is an intimate beachside restaurant that helped define New Nordic cuisine. Housed in a low wooden cottage overlooking the Baltic Sea, it serves a single seasonal tasting menu built almost entirely on island produce – from garden herbs and foraged sea plants to fish and shellfish landed nearby. An open kitchen, crafted ceramics and soft light from the shoreline create a quietly luxurious setting that still feels deeply rooted in nature.
A brief summary to Kadeau Bornholm
- Baunevej 18, Aakirkeby, Sømarken, 3720, DK
- +4556978250
- Visit website
- Duration: 3 to 4.5 hours
- Luxury
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Thursday 6 pm-11:30 pm
- Friday 12 pm-11:30 pm
- Saturday 6 pm-11:30 pm
- Sunday 12 pm-11:30 pm
Local tips
- Book well in advance, especially in summer, as the restaurant is small and operates limited services across the week.
- Plan for a long evening: the full tasting menu often runs three to four hours, so avoid tight onward plans.
- Bring a light layer even in warm weather; pre- or post-dinner walks on the nearby beach can be cool and breezy.
- If you have dietary restrictions, inform the restaurant when booking so the kitchen can adapt the tasting menu.
- Consider the non-alcoholic pairing if you are curious about Nordic flavours beyond wine; it often features creative juices and infusions.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Seating Areas
- Sheltered Areas
- Drink Options
- Food Options
- Trash Bins
Kadeau Bornholm location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Clear Skies
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Mild Temperatures
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Cold Weather
Discover more about Kadeau Bornholm
Beachside fine dining on the Baltic shore
Kadeau Bornholm occupies a discreet wooden cottage set just behind the dunes of Sømarken beach, on the island’s tranquil south coast. Inside, large windows frame the shifting colours of the Baltic Sea, so almost every table looks out towards sand, sky and water. In warmer months, a terrace extends the dining room outdoors, with sea air and the sound of waves forming a constant backdrop. The interior design is understated and Nordic: pale woods, natural fabrics and thoughtfully chosen ceramics that echo the tones of sand and driftwood. Lighting is soft and warm, giving the room an intimate glow as the evening progresses, while the open kitchen adds a sense of theatre without disturbing the calm rhythm of the meal.A New Nordic manifesto rooted in Bornholm
From its beginnings as a modest beach cottage, Kadeau grew into one of the standard-bearers for New Nordic cooking, with a particular focus on Bornholm’s own larder. Much of the produce comes from the restaurant’s garden on the island, supplemented by foraged herbs, seaweed, berries and mushrooms gathered across dunes, forests and rocky coastline. The tasting menu changes frequently but typically follows the seasons closely. Early courses showcase raw or lightly cured seafood, often paired with sharp, bright pickles; later plates might feature grilled shellfish, delicate vegetables or slow-cooked meats layered with intense reductions. Preserving techniques such as smoking, drying and fermenting allow summer ingredients to appear in early spring or late autumn dishes, giving the menu an ongoing dialogue with the island’s climate.Tasting menu experience and atmosphere
Dining here usually means committing to a single extended menu, often around a dozen courses or more, served at a measured pace over several hours. Portions tend to be small but numerous, each plate designed as a precise composition of textures and temperatures. Many dishes are finished at the table, and chefs frequently emerge from the open kitchen to present courses themselves. The atmosphere balances relaxed coastal ease with the polish of serious fine dining. Staff move smoothly through the room, topping up glasses and adjusting place settings with minimal interruption. The tone is professional but informal, making the experience accessible even for those new to multi-course Nordic tasting menus.Signature flavours and drinks pairings
Over the years the restaurant has become known for certain recurring ideas: delicately smoked salmon from the island, vegetables concentrated through slow dehydration, and sauces enriched with local cheeses or cultured dairy. Herbs and flowers from the garden appear as oils, powders or fresh garnishes, giving dishes a distinctly maritime, Nordic aroma. Alongside a wine pairing that draws heavily on European producers, Kadeau often offers an alcohol-free juice or infusion pairing. These drinks mirror the menu’s philosophy, using pressed fruit, vegetables, herbs and teas to create complex, layered flavours that match the food rather than simply refresh the palate.A remote setting worth the journey
Reaching Kadeau Bornholm usually involves travelling across the island to this relatively secluded stretch of coast, which adds to the sense of occasion. The approach brings you through forests and fields before the landscape opens onto dunes and sea. Many guests plan their day around the meal, arriving early to stroll along the beach or watch the late light settle over the Baltic before stepping inside. By the end of the evening, when the sky has darkened and the shoreline is reduced to a band of sound and faint silhouettes, the restaurant feels like a quietly glowing refuge on the edge of the island.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Geografisk knudepunkt
2.0 km
Where latitude and longitude meet: Denmark's geographic heart on the Bornholm coast.
Klintebakken
7.5 km
A billion-year geological journey where ancient granite meets younger sandstone at Bornholm's most scientifically significant fault line.
Snogebæk Havn
9.9 km
Bornholm's easternmost harbor where fishing tradition, artisan culture, and pristine beaches converge.
Midterpilt
12.6 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.
Louisenlund
16.0 km
Over 50 ancient standing stones in a mystical woodland setting, revealing Bornholm's Neolithic ritual landscape.
Slemmegrav
19.8 km
Explore the rich history and stunning architecture of Slemmegrav, a hidden gem in Rønne, Denmark, perfect for history lovers and nature enthusiasts.
Asylcenter Rønne & Segen
19.9 km
Experience community living at Asylcenter Rønne & Segen, a unique apartment-style accommodation in beautiful Bornholm, Denmark.
Bornholms Ø-arkiv
19.9 km
Bornholm's premier archive preserving centuries of island genealogy and local history.
Den russiske bjørn
20.3 km
Explore the enchanting Den russiske bjørn in Rønne, a unique tourist attraction steeped in local culture and history, perfect for memorable experiences.
Ronne Lighthouse
20.3 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
20.7 km
Discover the enchanting Danish island of Bornholm, where stunning landscapes meet rich cultural traditions and unforgettable experiences await.
Melsted Havn
22.2 km
An authentic 1884 granite harbour preserving Bornholm's fishing heritage between protective skerries.
Vang Pier
30.8 km
Granite monument and sandy beach where Bornholm's industrial past meets modern recreation.
Domen
32.7 km
Geometric wooden dome on Allinge’s seafront, blending Baltic views, Folkemødet history and flexible cultural life in one striking, light-filled shell.
Opal Lake
33.7 km
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Opal Lake in Allinge, Bornholm, where adventure and tranquility meet in a stunning natural setting.
Unmissable attractions to see
Ringborgen Rispebjerg
3.8 km
Bornholm’s largest Iron Age ring fort layered over a Neolithic sun temple, where soft ramparts, woodhenge traces and wide valley views bring 5,000 years of ritual and refuge to life.
Boderne Bornholm
6.1 km
A quiet ribbon of pale sand, dunes and harbour life on Bornholm’s south coast, where a former fishing hamlet now offers relaxed, low-key Baltic beach days.
Bornholm Automobilmuseum Aakirkeby
6.4 km
Bornholm's award-winning automobile museum preserving over 80 classic vehicles and automotive heritage.
Bornholmertarnet
6.7 km
Former top-secret NATO listening post turned Cold War museum, crowned by a 70 m viewing tower with sweeping panoramas over Dueodde and eastern Bornholm.
Dueodde Fyr
6.9 km
Denmark’s tallest lighthouse, rising above Dueodde’s white dunes and Baltic horizons, offering sweeping views, coastal nature and a modern chapter of Bornholm’s maritime story.
Dueodde, Bornholms sydligste punkt
7.1 km
Vast white dunes, ultra-fine sand and a towering lighthouse meet at Bornholm’s southern tip, where forest and Baltic Sea blend into one luminous coastal landscape.
Kanonstilling G3
7.1 km
Explore Kanonstilling G3 in Nexø, a preserved WWII coastal artillery site offering historical insights and stunning Bornholm coastal views.
NaturBornholm
7.4 km
Interactive gateway to Bornholm’s dinosaurs, geology and Baltic nature, set right on a dramatic fault line in a striking Henning Larsen–designed centre.
Dueodde
7.6 km
Bornholm’s southern tip of sugar-fine sand and shallow, clear Baltic waters, framed by pine forest, dunes, a towering lighthouse and quiet wartime relics.
Dueodde Strand
8.2 km
Fine white sand, whispering pines and a vast Baltic horizon meet at Bornholm’s southern tip, where Dueodde Strand stretches for kilometres of tranquil, windswept coast.
Baptist Stein
9.5 km
A raw clifftop terrace above Sose Bay where gravel, grass and sea meet, offering wide Bornholm coastal views, salty wind and simple, unfiltered Baltic scenery.
Snogebæk Strand
9.6 km
White-sand beach escape in a working fishing village with authentic maritime charm and crystal-clear waters.
Almindingen
10.1 km
Vast reforested heart of Bornholm, where granite cliffs, echoing valleys, castle ruins and European bison meet a web of trails under a deep green canopy.
Gamleborg i Paradisbakkerne
11.4 km
Iron Age refuge hidden in Bornholm’s rocky Paradisbakkerne, where low ramparts, steep slopes and heather‑clad forest reveal a quiet but powerful story of defence.
Bornholm Butterfly Park
11.6 km
A steamy tropical hothouse on the edge of Nexø, where hundreds of exotic butterflies, koi ponds and lush gardens create a vivid island-of-summer on Bornholm.
Essential places to dine
Kadeau Bornholm
0.0 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.
Bakkarøgeriet
1.4 km
Historic smokehouse with white chimneys, signature smoked fish, and panoramic sea views on Bornholm's southern coast.
Restaurant Den Lille Havfrue Bornholm
9.7 km
Cosy seaside dining in Snogebæk, where hearty Danish dishes, Baltic seafood and a leafy summer courtyard capture the laid-back charm of Bornholm’s south coast.
Snogebæk Røgeri
9.8 km
Traditional Bornholm smokehouse and seafood buffet in the seaside village of Snogebæk, combining casual dining with a well‑stocked shop of freshly smoked fish.
Restaurant Ekkodalshuset
12.4 km
Hearty Danish lunches and giant tartlets served in a cozy forest inn beside Bornholm’s echo valley, perfectly paired with walks in Almindingen.
Culinarium
12.5 km
Fresh harbor seafood and German-Danish hospitality at Bornholm's working waterfront
Christianshøjkroen
13.6 km
Historic yellow forest kro on Bornholm serving refined Danish smørrebrød and Skovfrokost in a cosy cottage and garden terrace deep among the trees.
Restaurant Bolsterbjerg v/Lola Mortensen
15.5 km
Countryside Danish cooking in a leafy Bornholm garden, where classic comfort dishes meet a tranquil event‑ready setting just outside Rønne.
Svaneke Bryghus Restaurant
18.3 km
Historic brewery restaurant where organic craft beer and seasonal Nordic cuisine unite in rustic refinement.
Vinøst wine bar & restaurant
18.3 km
French-inspired natural wine bar on Svaneke’s cobbled square, pairing intimate candlelit ambience with a serious bottle list and refined small plates.
Restaurant Pakhuset
18.3 km
Hearty steak-and-pasta classics, local Bornholm flavours and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere inside a characterful old warehouse in central Svaneke.
Tre Tjenere Restaurant
18.4 km
Authentic Nordic cuisine and harbor views in Svaneke's most celebrated restaurant.
Restaurant Siemsens Gaard
18.4 km
Nordic cuisine in a 16th-century harbour house with Baltic Sea views and craft beer expertise.
Svaneke Røgeri
18.7 km
Traditional Bornholm fish smokehouse and casual seaside restaurant in Svaneke, combining alder-smoked seafood, hearty buffets and open-air Baltic views.
Hovedvagten
20.1 km
Historic 18th‑century guardhouse turned cozy Danish restaurant, serving Bornholm‑inspired comfort food in the atmospheric heart of Rønne’s old town.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Bornholms Valsemølle A/S
7.7 km
Working island flour mill and cozy farm shop where Bornholm grain becomes characterful flour and local delicacies in the heart of Aakirkeby.
Sparloppan
8.0 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.
My Home Furniture Ronne
8.0 km
Quality furniture and home goods at outlet prices in Bornholm's commercial heart.
Mollys Verden
9.5 km
A cosy Bornholm interiors haven in Snogebæk, where playful Nordic design, colourful homewares and quirky gifts turn casual browsing into a gentle little adventure.
The Bornholm Farm Shop
15.6 km
Cooperative countryside farm shop near Rønne, bringing Bornholm’s meats, oils, honey, lambskins and island delicacies together in a relaxed rural setting.
Reflax
18.3 km
Elegant Nordic minimalism in natural fibers, where timeless design meets contemporary edge.
Karamelleriet ApS
18.4 km
Handcrafted caramels and fudge in a working factory overlooking Svaneke's harbor.
Art Box Bornholm
18.5 km
Compact gallery, design shop and creative supply store in Svaneke, distilling Bornholm’s coastal character into bold prints, maps, jewellery and art materials.
Sæbemageriet Bornholm
18.5 km
Intimate soap workshop-boutique in Østerlars, where Bornholm’s landscapes are translated into handcrafted bars, gentle scents and cosy, small-batch island charm.
Dansk
19.1 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.
Klippeøens Gårdbutik
19.2 km
Spacious Bornholm farm shop on the rocky east coast, mixing English country fashion, Italian dresses and homey gifts in a cosy countryside setting all year round.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
20.3 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.
William Dams Bookstore
20.3 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.
Sct. Nicolai Genbrug
20.3 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.
Din Tøjmand by Jan & Nalle
20.4 km
Bornholm's trusted menswear specialist on the heart of Rønne's main shopping street.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Dagligstuen
7.9 km
Aakirkeby's unpretentious beer hall and community gathering space on the main square.
Buddha Bar
8.0 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.
Sørens Værtshus
9.9 km
Casual seaside pub in Snogebæk serving deep-pan stone-oven pizza, cold drinks and live summer music a short stroll from Bornholm’s sandy beaches.
The Golden Rooster
12.2 km
Authentic Danish bodega serving hearty traditional fare with harbor views in central Nexø.
Slævasted
12.3 km
Ultra-casual harbor bar in Nexø with quirky décor, cheap drinks and a cozy, lived-in atmosphere that feels more like a local living room than a polished pub.
Mikkeller Aarsdale
16.0 km
Seasonal seaside craft beer bar and burger spot in a former smokehouse on Bornholm’s Aarsdale harbour, pairing inventive taps with relaxed Baltic Sea views.
Madvig
18.3 km
Intimate Bornholm wine and cocktail bar in Svaneke’s old streets, pouring carefully chosen bottles and classic drinks in a warm, candlelit setting.
Søllings Bodega
18.3 km
Traditional Danish bodega in Svaneke's town square, where locals gather for games, conversation, and authentic pub culture.
Pølse baren på Campus Bornholm
19.9 km
Casual sausage bar on Campus Bornholm serving traditional Danish pølser to students and visitors.
Café Lille Per
20.1 km
Local bodega charm on Rønne’s central square, where simple drinks, easygoing vibes and everyday Bornholm life meet in one relaxed café-bar.
Den Marinerede Sild
20.2 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
20.4 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.
Krystal Bodega
20.4 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
20.4 km
Casual bodega and cocktail bar where Rønne locals gather for coffee, conversation, and evening drinks.
Provianten
23.1 km
Cozy harbor-side wine bar and eatery in Gudhjem, blending thoughtful drinks, simple honest food and Bornholm’s relaxed coastal atmosphere.
For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Romantic
- Relaxing
- Tranquil
- Scenic
- Unique
- Casual
- Boutique
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Modern Designs
- Rustic Designs
- Minimalist Designs
For the architecture buff
- Landmarks
- Viewpoints
For the view chaser and sunset hunter
- Iconic Views
- Waterfront
- Sunset Spots
For the social media creator & influencer
- Instagrammable
- Photo Spots
- Aesthetic Corners
- Architectural Shots
- Reel-Friendly
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Sustainable
- Eco-Friendly
- Locally Managed
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Low Impact
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
- Photowalk
- Adventure Photo Shoot
- Weekend Getaway
- Roadtrip Stop
- Day Trip
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Friendly
- Business Friendly