Sparloppan – Flea Market, Art Gallery and Café in Aakirkeby
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.
Sparloppan is a quirky blend of flea market, vintage shop, art gallery and cosy café on the first floor of Torvet 1 in the heart of Aakirkeby, Bornholm. Under one roof you can browse private stalls filled with retro finds, second-hand treasures, outlet goods and collection items, then pause for coffee and cake surrounded by local art. It is an atmospheric, community-minded spot that invites slow browsing rather than rushed shopping, ideal for a relaxed break between sightseeing around Bornholm’s central town.
A brief summary to Sparloppan
- Torvet 1, 1 sal, Aakirkeby, 3720, DK
- +4540514053
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.5 to 2 hours
- Budget
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 4 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-4 pm
Local tips
- Bring cash and a card: most payments are by card, but some smaller vendors or special sales may prefer simple cash settlements for low-priced items.
- Allow time to browse slowly; stock in the private stands changes regularly, and the best retro or design pieces often hide in the less obvious corners.
- If you have luggage space limits, focus on compact items such as ceramics, prints or jewellery rather than bulky furniture or lamps.
- Combine your visit with a coffee break in the in-house café so you can pause, look over potential purchases and enjoy the atmosphere from a seat.
- Check opening hours before you go, as the shop closes by late afternoon and Sunday trading is usually more limited or closed.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Sparloppan location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Rain / Wet Weather
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Cold Weather
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Mild Temperatures
Discover more about Sparloppan
A creative marketplace above Aakirkeby’s town square
Sparloppan sits on the first floor above the main square in Aakirkeby, turning an otherwise ordinary building into a lively cavern of curiosities. As you climb the stairs from street level, the bustle of the market opens up around you: rows of private stalls, tables stacked with trinkets, and corners turned into little living rooms of retro furniture. The atmosphere feels more like a neighbourhood living room than a conventional shop, with time-worn floorboards, mismatched décor and an easy, unhurried rhythm. The layout winds loosely around the floor, encouraging you to drift rather than march. There is no single central aisle; instead, you are nudged past cabinets of porcelain, racks of clothes and shelves of books, never quite sure what you will find next. Light filters in from the windows overlooking the town square, reminding you that you are in the historic core of Bornholm’s central town even as you disappear into this world of second-hand stories.From flea finds to retro design pieces
At its core Sparloppan is a genbrug, a Danish-style second-hand and flea market space where individuals and small vendors rent stands. This means the selection is wonderfully unpredictable: one stand might be piled with children’s toys and board games, the next with polished mid-century lamps, the next with boxes of vinyl records or stacks of Danish crime novels. Alongside classic bric-a-brac you will often spot retro design items, from ceramic bowls and coloured glass to teak side tables and old enamel signs. Outlet lots and collection goods add another layer, with end-of-line stock and discounted pieces mingling with one-off antiques. Prices range from pocket-money finds to collectible items worth lingering over, making it easy to pick up both small souvenirs and something more substantial for your home.Art on the walls and a café at the heart
Sparloppan is also a modest art gallery, and the walls double as exhibition space for paintings, prints and crafts, often from Bornholm-based artists. Works hang above bookcases and sideboards, giving the impression that you are walking through an eclectic private home rather than a traditional gallery. This mix of everyday objects and original art creates a playful dialogue between the old and the new. In the café corner the mood softens even further. Here you can sit down with a coffee, tea or a simple bite while the market buzz carries on around you. The café tables are usually surrounded by artworks and vintage decorations, so your break becomes part of the browsing experience. It is an inviting spot to rest during a day exploring Bornholm, especially outside the peak season when indoor, atmospheric places are particularly welcome.A community hub in every season
Open on weekdays and Saturdays, Sparloppan functions as a year-round meeting point in Aakirkeby. Locals come to check their stands, top up displays or hunt for bargains; visitors wander in between excursions to nearby natural and cultural sights. Because many stands are run by private individuals, the stock shifts regularly, rewarding repeat visits and lending the place a lived-in, ever-changing feel. Seasonal rhythms are noticeable: summer brings a livelier flow of holidaymakers, while spring and autumn emphasise the cosy, indoor side of the venue. On colder or wetter days it offers a comfortable refuge where you can stay dry, warm and occupied for far longer than you might expect from a single address on the town square.Planning your visit to Sparloppan
Sparloppan keeps straightforward opening hours, typically from morning to late afternoon on weekdays and slightly shorter on Saturdays. Located directly on Torvet, it is easy to combine a stop here with a stroll around Aa Kirke, nearby cafés and small-town shops. The first-floor setting means a short flight of stairs is unavoidable, something to bear in mind for anyone with limited mobility. You can spend anything from a quick half-hour browse to several hours if you enjoy slow, detail-focused hunting through second-hand goods. The environment is casual and relaxed, suiting families with older children, couples and solo travellers alike. Whether you leave with a bag full of finds or only a notebook of ideas from the gallery walls, Sparloppan offers a distinctly Bornholm blend of reuse culture, creativity and café hygge.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Klintebakken
1.1 km
A billion-year geological journey where ancient granite meets younger sandstone at Bornholm's most scientifically significant fault line.
Geografisk knudepunkt
9.3 km
Where latitude and longitude meet: Denmark's geographic heart on the Bornholm coast.
Midterpilt
11.1 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
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Over 50 ancient standing stones in a mystical woodland setting, revealing Bornholm's Neolithic ritual landscape.
Slemmegrav
13.4 km
Explore the rich history and stunning architecture of Slemmegrav, a hidden gem in Rønne, Denmark, perfect for history lovers and nature enthusiasts.
Snogebæk Havn
13.6 km
Bornholm's easternmost harbor where fishing tradition, artisan culture, and pristine beaches converge.
Bornholms Ø-arkiv
14.0 km
Bornholm's premier archive preserving centuries of island genealogy and local history.
Asylcenter Rønne & Segen
14.3 km
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Den russiske bjørn
14.5 km
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Ronne Lighthouse
14.7 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
15.0 km
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Melsted Havn
15.4 km
An authentic 1884 granite harbour preserving Bornholm's fishing heritage between protective skerries.
Vang Pier
22.9 km
Granite monument and sandy beach where Bornholm's industrial past meets modern recreation.
Domen
24.7 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
25.7 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
Bornholm Automobilmuseum Aakirkeby
1.6 km
Bornholm's award-winning automobile museum preserving over 80 classic vehicles and automotive heritage.
Boderne Bornholm
1.9 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.
Dronningestenen
4.2 km
Forest-framed viewpoint on a high Bornholm plateau, where the "Queen’s Stone" opens to sweeping vistas over southern fields and the far Baltic horizon.
Ekkodalen
4.2 km
Bornholm’s Echo Valley: a dramatic rift of cliffs, forest and meadow where geology, folklore and gentle walking paths meet in the heart of Almindingen.
Jægergrotten
4.2 km
A modest historic grotto and garden on Bornholm, offering a quiet glimpse of Aakirkeby’s 19th‑century leisure life amid trees, stonework and gentle calm.
Ekkodalen (Indgang/Entrance)
4.5 km
Step through Bornholm’s forest edge into a dramatic green corridor of cliffs, meadows and echoing rock walls at the main entrance to Ekkodalen.
Bisonskoven, Bornholm
4.7 km
Walk into a living rewilding experiment in Almindingen, where European bison shape Bornholm’s forest and quiet paths invite close, careful encounters with wild nature.
Gamleborg
4.8 km
Snogebæk Strand delivers classic Bornholm seaside charm, with safe swimming, soft white sands, undulating dunes, and local flavors near a lively holiday village.
Kongemindet
5.0 km
Royal memorial, forest lookout and Bornholm’s highest point in one – a granite-and-steel tower rising above Almindingen with sweeping island and Baltic views.
Rytterknægten
5.0 km
Bornholm’s modest summit in Almindingen Forest, where a royal memorial tower, whispering pines and modern trail facilities meet in a quietly atmospheric hilltop clearing.
Bison På Bornholm
5.3 km
Denmark's only bison sanctuary—witness Europe's wild giants in an ancient forest after 2,000 years.
Hans Rømer Memorial Park
5.3 km
Ekkodalen—Bornholm’s iconic echo valley—seduces with dramatic cliffs, ancient legends, and lush woodlands forming Denmark’s most mythical rift valley.
Vingården Lille Gadegård
5.5 km
Bornholm’s largest vineyard, blending northern-latitude wine, homely Danish buffets and laid-back farm life in a rustic countryside setting near Aakirkeby.
Lilleborg
5.6 km
Step into the heart of Bornholm's history at Erichsens Gård, where 19th-century interiors and a tranquil garden reveal the island’s artistic and cultural heritage.
Bornholms Sommerrevy
5.8 km
Denmark's most local summer revue—where island wit meets musical artistry beneath Bornholm's summer sky.
Essential places to dine
Restaurant Ekkodalshuset
4.5 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
5.7 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
7.6 km
Countryside Danish cooking in a leafy Bornholm garden, where classic comfort dishes meet a tranquil event‑ready setting just outside Rønne.
Kadeau Bornholm
8.0 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
8.9 km
Historic smokehouse with white chimneys, signature smoked fish, and panoramic sea views on Bornholm's southern coast.
Restaurant Den Lille Havfrue Bornholm
13.5 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
13.5 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.
Culinarium
13.7 km
Fresh harbor seafood and German-Danish hospitality at Bornholm's working waterfront
Hovedvagten
14.4 km
Historic 18th‑century guardhouse turned cozy Danish restaurant, serving Bornholm‑inspired comfort food in the atmospheric heart of Rønne’s old town.
Café-Munter
14.5 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
14.6 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
14.6 km
Daytime patisserie-meets-brasserie in central Rønne, serving sourdough buns, cakes, coffee and casual Nordic plates in a cosy, modern café setting.
Râzapâz
14.6 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
14.6 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
14.6 km
Modern Bornholm cuisine in a historic red warehouse, where harbour and forest ingredients meet thoughtful cooking in the heart of Rønne.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Sparloppan
0.0 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
0.4 km
Quality furniture and home goods at outlet prices in Bornholm's commercial heart.
Bornholms Valsemølle A/S
0.6 km
Working island flour mill and cozy farm shop where Bornholm grain becomes characterful flour and local delicacies in the heart of Aakirkeby.
The Bornholm Farm Shop
8.0 km
Cooperative countryside farm shop near Rønne, bringing Bornholm’s meats, oils, honey, lambskins and island delicacies together in a relaxed rural setting.
Sæbemageriet Bornholm
11.4 km
Intimate soap workshop-boutique in Østerlars, where Bornholm’s landscapes are translated into handcrafted bars, gentle scents and cosy, small-batch island charm.
Bornholmsk Pileflet
12.8 km
A small rural workshop in Klemensker where traditional willow weaving becomes functional art and intimate encounters with Bornholm’s craft heritage unfold.
Klippeøens Gårdbutik
13.2 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.
Mollys Verden
13.3 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.
Dansk
13.5 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.
Baltic Sea Glass
14.1 km
Renowned Bornholm glass studio and gallery where molten sand, Baltic light, and island-inspired design become elegant, hand-blown works of art.
Torvehal Bornholm
14.4 km
Compact Bornholm food hall and roastery café in Rønne, bringing local flavours, natural groceries and island coffee culture together under one relaxed roof.
Sct. Nicolai Genbrug
14.5 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.
Sport Dres Bornholm v/Jesper Schiøtt
14.5 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.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
14.5 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
14.5 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.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Dagligstuen
0.0 km
Aakirkeby's unpretentious beer hall and community gathering space on the main square.
Buddha Bar
0.0 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.
The Golden Rooster
13.4 km
Authentic Danish bodega serving hearty traditional fare with harbor views in central Nexø.
Sørens Værtshus
13.6 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.
Slævasted
13.7 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.
Pølse baren på Campus Bornholm
13.8 km
Casual sausage bar on Campus Bornholm serving traditional Danish pølser to students and visitors.
Café Lille Per
14.4 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
14.4 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
14.5 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
14.6 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
14.6 km
Casual bodega and cocktail bar where Rønne locals gather for coffee, conversation, and evening drinks.
Mikkeller Aarsdale
14.8 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
15.8 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
15.8 km
Traditional Danish bodega in Svaneke's town square, where locals gather for games, conversation, and authentic pub culture.
Provianten
16.0 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
- Quirky
- Unique
- Casual
- Fun-filled
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Retro Vibes
- Vintage Styles
- Bohemian Styles
For the architecture buff
- Art & Design
- Heritage Neighborhoods
- Landmarks
For the social media creator & influencer
- Instagrammable
- Photo Spots
- Aesthetic Corners
- Colorful Backdrops
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Low Impact
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Locally Managed
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
- Photowalk
- Adventure Photo Shoot
- Day Trip
- Weekend Getaway
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
- Business Friendly