Bølshavn: Harbour and Coastal Paths
Accommodation in Bølshavn
Bølshavn on Bornholm combines a harbour in the village centre with coastal paths and surroundings where village buildings give way to more natural, protected coastal areas. To decide whether the village is right for your stay, you can weigh up its specific highlights: its maritime character, walking and cycling routes, and the landscape and traces of earlier use.
Harbour and surrounding landscape
At the centre of Bølshavn is a modest harbour where local fishing boats moor, surrounded by low, traditional fishermen’s houses. This gives the village centre a clear connection to fishing and the coast. Nearby, the village buildings give way to more natural, protected coastal areas. This means the built-up centre and more natural coastal areas lie side by side. The natural woodland around Randkløve includes wild cherry trees and juniper.
Coastal paths and planning your time
The Kyststien coastal walking trail runs north from Bølshavn through Ypnasted, passing former small fishing landings and rocky stretches of coastline. Check the current trail markings locally. A coastal cycling route also passes through the Bølshavn area; here too, check the current local signage.
The old rescue route between Bølshavn and Saltuna is about 5 km long, and the walk is estimated to take 2–3 hours. This gives you an approximate distance and an indication of the time needed for this route. For the Kyststien, by contrast, the focus is on the northern route through Ypnasted and the coastal stretches. The two route descriptions therefore help with different planning questions: the rescue route gives you an idea of the time required, while the Kyststien highlights direction and landscape.
Historical traces along the paths
The paths around Bølshavn feature a small runestone and subtle remains of former coastal fortifications. The fortification remains are now visible only as gentle contours in the terrain. The runestone is a small, distinct object, while the former fortifications are understated features in the landscape. If you are interested in traces like these, you can include both in your exploration of the area.
Getting to Bølshavn and Bornholm
The nearest bus stops to Bølshavn are on route 158; from there, a short downhill walk leads into the village. If travelling by bus, check current timetables and stop information, as locations and services may change.
Bornholm can be reached by ferry, plane, bus or train. The ferry crossing from Ystad in Sweden to Bornholm takes one hour and 20 minutes. Check the operator’s current timetables for this connection before planning your journey.
More things to explore on Bornholm
If you would like to explore nature and history as well as the coastal landscape on Bornholm, the island offers other points of interest. The NaturBornholm Experience Centre features dinosaurs, live crocodiles, an aquarium and a bison exhibition; exhibitions may change over time. Bornholms Middelaldercenter is a 15-hectare open-air museum that brings 14th-century Bornholm to life in an engaging, interactive way.
For the broader travel overview: Svaneke.
