Gudhjem: Hotels and Accommodation

Gudhjem lies on Bornholm’s northeastern coast between Allinge and Svaneke. Gudhjem is a place within the Bornholm destination. Its townscape is characterised by steep streets, old houses and a rocky coastal landscape; the rock formation Bokul rises 48 metres above sea level.

Coast and Harbour

The Gudhjem Røgeri is located at Gudhjem harbour, overlooking the sea. The smokehouse is associated with Sol over Gudhjem, a Bornholm speciality made from smoked herring, egg yolk, chives and radishes, and represents Bornholm’s smoking traditions.

Nature and Surroundings

Sorte Gryde and Hullehavn are located in the area around Gudhjem. Bornholm is also located in the surrounding area of Gudhjem. Other places in the vicinity include Rutskirke and Brændesgårdshaven.

Further afield in the regional surroundings of Gudhjem are Hammershus, Solomon’s Chapel and Antoinette.

Culture and History

The Gudhjem Museum combines exhibitions on Bornholm’s art and crafts with the history of Gudhjem and its railway. It is located in a listed railway station building dating from 1916.

Hiking and Cycling

The section of the coastal path from Sandvig to Gudhjem is an approximately 19-kilometre coastal hike. It passes through forests, along cliffs, across fields, past rock formations and over a beach. At the end, it offers views of Gudhjem and its harbour.

A recommended Bornholm cycling route connects Gudhjem and Østerlars; the island’s cycling routes are signposted.

Other places in the Bornholm context include Snogebæk, Vester Sømarken, Arnager, Bodilsker, Hasle, Allinge-Sandvig and Knudsker.

To the higher-level travel overview: Bornholm.

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