Tejn – a harbor town with a fishing history
Accommodation in Tejn
Tejn on Bornholm turns your attention to the sea: the harbor, fishing history, and maritime activities give the town a clear theme to consider when planning your trip. If you are choosing between different places on the island, these highlights can help you decide what interests you. In Tejn, traces of the history of fishing meet modern insights into brewing and life on the Baltic Sea.
Harbor and smokehouse history
Tejn was a small fishing village for a long time, without a proper harbor. In the past, fishermen brought their catch ashore at a simpler, unprotected spot on the coast; a proper harbor was built in 1868. Tejn once had 18 herring smokehouses, scattered along the streets around the coast and the old harbor. Ice for the fishermen’s catch was once produced at the old Isværk at the end of the pier in Tejn Havn.
The Røgerinoen route passes through Tejn; signs, photos, and QR codes tell the story of the old smokehouses. This places the history of the harbor and the processing of herring side by side as two tangible aspects of the fishing tradition. Those interested in local maritime history will find several topics here that relate directly to Tejn.
Experience beer and the Baltic Sea
Another side of this harbor town can be discovered through beer and activities on the water. The Penyllan brewery uses wooden barrels, slow maturation, and its own yeast cultures; thousands of liters of beer mature in its large cellars over an extended period. When Penyllan’s bar and shop are open, you can taste the beer where it is made, near the boats and harbor buildings. Check the current opening hours before planning a tasting.
At ivandet in Tejn Havn, you can explore the underwater world and wildlife of the Baltic Sea with marine biologists. There are maritime activities for the whole family. During school holidays and public holidays, activities are offered using waders, fishing nets, water viewers, or snorkeling equipment. These let you explore fish, algae, small animals, and life in the harbor at close range.
Fitting Tejn into your island holiday
Tejn Havn is a good stop for recreational boaters along Bornholm’s north coast. For planning your trip around the island, keep in mind that Bornholm can be reached by ferry, plane, bus, or train. The ferry crossing from Ystad to Bornholm takes one hour and 20 minutes; check the current timetables when planning your trip.
Bornholm offers more than Tejn’s maritime character. Ekkodalen in Almindingen is Bornholm’s largest rift valley. Bornholms Middelaldercenter is a 15-hectare open-air museum that brings Bornholm in the 14th century to life in an engaging, interactive way. This broader island perspective can help you weigh up your interests during your stay: in Tejn, the harbor, fishing, and activities on the water take center stage, while Bornholm also offers landscapes and medieval history as possible highlights.
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