About Bornholm

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Bornholm attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Bornholm Best beaches

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Good for Relax
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
6.6 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Sandkas Strand

Sandkas 0.3 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Very crowded • Sand & Rocks bottom
5.1 Amenities index
Good for party

Dueodde Beach

Vallehuse 1.3 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • White sand • Blue pure water • Distant parking
4.5 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Sand & Rocks bottom
6.6 Amenities index
Pet friendly

Naes Strand

Allinge-Sandvig 1.5 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Sand & Rocks bottom
3.5 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Somarken Bornholm

Somarken 0.8 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
3 Amenities index

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 19 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Bornholm.

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Bornholm, they are as follows:

  • The island's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Since many beaches are sandy, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 17 such beaches.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Bornholm is less than 500 meters. 19 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of Bornholm beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Bornholm's beaches

Strand Molle Odde
10 Declan Rivers

The beach isn't too crowded, which makes for a more relaxed atmosphere. I would definitely come back again.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 4 beaches in the island, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the island is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 19.5°C and water up to 18.3°C. The coldest month is February - air temperature drops to 4.2°C and water to 4.1°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Bornholm? In total there are 19 beaches and the most popular is Balka Strand Bornholm.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Bornholm?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Bornholm, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 19 beaches in total, of which about 7 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in Bornholm:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Bornholm?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Bornholm, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Bornholm?

Most of the beaches located in Bornholm are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Bornholm by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Bornholm:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Bornholm?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Bornholm?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Bornholm by occupancy.

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If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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Which beaches in Bornholm are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

How to view all beaches by amenities details in Bornholm?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

Popular beach infrastructure categories:

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Bornholm?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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