Discover Bodilsker

Bodilsker brings together two clearly defined themes: the baptismal fonts in Bodils Kirke and football golf at Dalshøj Fodboldgolf. When choosing your destination, it is also worth considering whether you are mainly interested in the village itself or in other attractions on Bornholm. The regional cycling route, as well as themes related to landscapes, swimming, culture and food, provide further ideas. If you are looking for a hotel in Bodilsker, you can choose based on your travel interests.

Church details at Bodils Kirke

Bodils Kirke in Bodilsker has two baptismal fonts: a newer one made of granite and an older Gotland limestone font of the chalice-leaf type. The two objects differ in age and material; the older font also has a specific form designation. This gives the church a concrete cultural point of interest that can be appreciated through individual details. Comparing the newer granite font with the older limestone font gives this theme a clear focus, without presenting the two baptismal fonts as a single object.

Football golf in Bodilsker

Football golf is played at Dalshøj Fodboldgolf in Bodilsker. The aim is to get the ball into the hole in as few shots as possible. This rule of play offers a different focus from the church furnishings at Bodils Kirke: here, the emphasis is on an activity with a clearly defined goal. Check the latest operating details before visiting.

Cycling route in the wider region

The cycling route “E-cykel, Tag sydpå” offers a regional perspective. It runs from Nexø along the coast to Aarsdale and continues through Paradisbakkerne towards the old church of Bodilsker. It also passes through Pedersker and Slusegaard, where the 55th north parallel and the 15th east meridian meet. The route also passes the 70-metre-high Bornholmertårn. The route brings together several points of reference: the coastline, the landscape, a point where coordinates intersect, and a tower with a stated height.

Troldestenen and Dueodde: different points of reference

Troldestenen is on eastern Bornholm, a few kilometres northwest of Bodilsker, making it a nearby point of reference. On Bornholm, the fine sand at Dueodde is suitable for swimming; actual swimming conditions may vary. The information highlights different aspects: Troldestenen’s location relative to Bodilsker, and Dueodde’s sand and its suitability for swimming.

More things to see on Bornholm

Other attractions on Bornholm complement the themes around Bodilsker. The NaturBornholm experience centre features dinosaurs, live crocodiles, an aquarium and a bison exhibition. As exhibitions may change, check which exhibits are currently on display before visiting. The collection spans a range of themes—from dinosaurs and live animals to the aquarium—and is therefore different from the individual furnishings at Bodils Kirke.

Bornholms Middelaldercenter offers another cultural perspective: this 15-hectare open-air museum presents Bornholm in the 14th century in an engaging, interactive way. While the baptismal fonts at Bodils Kirke are individual furnishings, here the focus is on an entire era. The period in question is specifically the 14th century.

Bornholm also offers points of interest for landscapes and views. Ekkodalen in Almindingen is Bornholm’s largest rift valley. From the cliffs above Opal Lake, you can see across the surrounding area, the Baltic Sea and the Hammershus castle ruins. The Hammershus visitor centre also offers a panoramic view of Hammershus. The two views have different vantage points: the cliffs above Opal Lake and the visitor centre.

The smokehouse tradition can also be placed in its historical and thematic context. Bornholm’s first smokehouse opened in Gudhjem in 1866, and herring has been smoked there ever since. Hasle Smokehouse is the last smokehouse on Bornholm where fish is smoked in the traditional way, using open chimneys and alder wood. Gudhjem thus marks the historical beginning, while Hasle Smokehouse represents the described smoking method.

Discover more destinations: Pedersker, Nexø, Boderne, Listed, Sandkås, Aakirkeby, Østerlars and Snogebæk.

For the broader travel overview: Bornholm.