Bornholm is a great island for those interested in photography and social media. Explore our 14 suggestions for the best places to take photos on Bornholm.
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The ruins of Hammershus Castle are worth visiting at different times of the day or year. Hammershus Castle looks beautiful both in winter when it is covered in snow, in the autumn sunshine or during sunset. The castle ruins are also an ideal place to take night photographs.
When in the Allinge - Sandvig area, a trip to Lake Opalsø and Hammersø is not to be missed. Lake Opalsø is one of the oldest quarries on the island and is definitely worth capturing in a photo. Taking pictures from below will show its unusual colour, while from above, from the surrounding high rocks you will capture a unique landscape with the ruins of Hammershus Castle in the background, or the neighbouring Hammerso Lake and the sea. This area is also one of the places to take night photographs.
Helligdomsklipperne (Holy Rocks) is located along the rocky coast between Tejn and Gudhjem near Kunstmuseum, and is considered one of the most beautiful viewpoints not only on Bornholm, but also in Denmark. From here you have a fantastic view of the Ertholmene archipelago. It's also worth taking a boat trip on the MS Thor from Gudhjem or going kayaking, as the pictures are fantastic from both land and sea.
Echo Valley - Ekkodalen in the Almindingen forest is the longest rift valley on the island (it is about 15 km long) and extends for about 2 km through the Almindingen forest. Nearby, in the buffalo forest, you may come across a herd of bison and take interesting photos. In the vicinity is the highest lookout point on Bornholm – Kongemindet tower, from where you can see the whole island.
Jons Kapel – This rock formation not only has an interesting history but is also a unique spot on Bornholm worth visiting for interesting photos. Interesting note – nearby there is a free accommodation – shelter with a small, “private” beach, where we can stop after taking sunset photos.
The Vang granite quarry is a place with unique nature, geology and many opportunities for outdoor activities. It is one of the most interesting places to get the best sunset photos. These are worth taking from deep in the quarry overlooking the bridge between the rocks with the setting sun in the background. New trails, a shelter with a picnic area, cycle paths and climbing walls have made the area ideal for outdoor activities.
The site offers unique scenery that is worthy of being captured in a photograph. It is located between Mølledalen and the village of Vang. Various trails and paths lead to this place, giving you the opportunity to discover this wild and fascinating nature along the way, offering both forests, mountain heath and a wonderful view of the sea. Finnes Top is the highest point of Slotslyngen - 81 metres above sea level.
Dueodde is one of the most beautiful and well-known beaches in Denmark and Europe. The sand on Dueodde beach is considered the most beautiful in the world. It is chalky white and silky soft. The high dunes overgrown with grass and heather, with the white beach and azure water in the background, not only invite you to relax but also to take wonderful photos. The characteristic, tall Dueodde lighthouse is also one of the most popular subjects for photos.
The ruins of Lilleborg Castle are a great place for photographers interested in history as well as beautiful landscapes. The ruins are located on top of a 16-metre high cliff, above a pond in the middle of the Almindingen forest. Not only a photo of the ruins themselves can be interesting but also taken from them to the bridge and the lake will capture the wonderful landscape.
Coming to Gudhjem along the coast from the northwest, you will see an island rising evenly from the sea - „round rock”, shaped by ice during the last ice age. In the middle of the hill is a lookout point Bokul with a mast, 48 m above sea level, where the painter Oluf Høst experimented with paint colours when painting his pictures. Today, from this spot many tourists capture in their photos the magnificent view of the town of Gudhjem and the yachts and boats entering the harbour, as well as the island of Christiansø. But the most repeated and characteristic photo is the winding road. From this vantage point, we will also take beautiful pictures of the starry sky.
It is a rock formation at the foot of Hammershus Castle, resembling the heads of animals – a lion and a camel. It can be photographed both from the top of the hill and from the water level by kayaking up to it. The best pictures are taken at sunset.
It is not only a local bathing resort with crystal clear water, it is also a hip beach and the place from which the lighthouse and the town of Svaneke in the distance, considered the most beautiful in Denmark, are most often photographed. The place is also loved by divers taking underwater photos of marine fauna and flora.
Hammerknuden is the northernmost nature area on Bornholm. The landscape here consists of scrub, heath and low trees and bushes. In addition to the beautiful nature and hiking trails, the area has a number of newer and older historical sites, such as Solomon Kapel – Solomon's Chapel, the northernmost lighthouse Hammer Odde and its older sister Hammeren Fyr, where there is a free observation deck. Hammerknuden means high cliffs, beautiful sunsets and Sweden looming on the horizon. A walking tour around Hammerknuden is a must during your holiday on Bornholm.
Paradisbakkerne (Paradise Hills) is located on the east of Bornholm, on very hilly terrain with many old rift valleys. The photo of the largest rock stone – Rokkesten is one of the must-see items at Paradisbakkerne. Paradisbakkerne is not only the famous rock swaying stone, it is an area with walking paths that show the richness of Bornholm's nature.
