Hasle on Bornholm: Harbour, Crafts and Coast

Hasle lies on Bornholm’s west coast. When choosing a hotel in Hasle, it can help to first consider what you would like your stay to focus on: harbour history, crafts, a section of a hiking trail or time at the beach. These themes show different sides of the town and give you specific starting points for planning.

Harbour, History and Crafts

Hasle has historical roots as a fishing and working-class town. Traces of this history can be found around the harbour and the smokehouse. Former livelihoods included fishing, coal, clay and bricks. The harbour’s history and the smoking tradition are among the themes that shape Hasle as a travel destination.

Bornholm’s Centre for Arts and Crafts – Grønbechs Gård – is located at the harbour. The historic buildings date from 1875 and combine the character of old warehouses with modern architecture. This is where a historic group of buildings meets contemporary architectural design. If you are interested in crafts and architecture, Grønbechs Gård is a specific place to visit in Hasle.

The centre has, among other facilities, a lift, a lifting platform, an accessible toilet and accessible parking for wheelchair users. If any particular facilities are important for your visit, check the latest details before travelling. Visitors can also go right up to the “Lantern” and enjoy the view over Hasle. As access may depend on local operations, it is recommended that you check before your visit.

Hasle Church also offers a historical point of interest: it is built in the Gothic style and has a richly carved Late Gothic altarpiece dating from around 1510. The church thus complements the themes of the harbour and crafts with a historical point of interest of its own.

Coastal Trails, Beach and Water

The second stage of the Coastal Path runs for about 19 km from Hasle to Sandvig along the coast of northern Bornholm. The starting point, destination and approximate distance make it easy to plan this hike as a separate stage. Trail conditions may change; check them before setting out.

There are parking areas at both ends of Hasle Beach: at the northern end by Klympen and at the southern end by Glasværksvej. You can use these two points as a guide when choosing a section of the beach. For experiences on the water, Hasle is a good starting point, for example for kayaking along the west coast. The availability of specific tours depends on providers and conditions; check in advance.

Getting to Bornholm and Getting Around

There are good bus connections from Hasle harbour to destinations all over Bornholm. Check the current timetable for your journey. Getting to the island is a separate matter: 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. Services and timetables may change, so check the information with the provider before your trip.

Hasle’s Culinary Connections

Culinary experiences associated with Hasle include Hasle Røgeri. Fish dishes such as smoked herring and fish patties are also among the examples mentioned. A Bornholm speciality is Sol over Gudhjem: it is described as being made with smoked herring, egg yolk, radishes and chives. Alongside historical and architectural themes, local food is therefore another aspect to explore in Hasle.

Discover more destinations: Rønne Sogn, Pedersker, Olsker, Tejn, Svaneke, Årsdale, Snogebæk, Arnager

For the main travel overview: Bornholm.