Smoked herring & smokehouses
Bornholm’s most iconic flavour. Smokehouses combine tradition, a shop and often a simple seaside eatery.
Bornholm food & drink • smokehouses • local producers • restaurants • sweets • craft beer
On Bornholm, food is part of the culture: smoked herring from a local smokehouse, the famous “Sol over Gudhjem”, small-batch beer and spirits, plus chocolate, caramels and ice cream from local makers. Below you’ll find a quick guide to Bornholm’s flavours: what to try, where to stop and what’s best to pack for home.
Short on time? Start with these classics. They’re Bornholm’s signature tastes – easy to find and even easier to love.
Bornholm’s most iconic flavour. Smokehouses combine tradition, a shop and often a simple seaside eatery.
An iconic open-faced sandwich with smoked herring, egg yolk and toppings. Simple, local and very Bornholm.
From harbour classics to fine dining built on local ingredients. In peak season, booking ahead is wise.
The easiest way to experience Bornholm’s flavours is in the harbours and towns: Rønne, Gudhjem, Svaneke and Allinge. Look for places cooking with local ingredients – fish, vegetables, dairy and products from small makers.
Tip: in peak season (June–August) it’s smart to book ahead, especially for dinner.
Chocolate, caramels, local pastries and sweet preserves – easy to pack and great as gifts.
Cold-pressed rapeseed oil, preserves, local cheeses and other specialties from small producers.
Smoked fish tastes best fresh – treat it as an experience, not just a purchase.
The most popular places can fill up. If you’re aiming for dinner, reserve in advance.
Smokehouses and harbour classics are great during the day; seasonal restaurants shine in the evening.
Plan easy stops: harbour → viewpoint → coffee/sweets → dinner. On Bornholm, it comes naturally.
Smoked herring is the classic, and many visitors also try the famous open-faced sandwich “Sol over Gudhjem”.
At local smokehouses – many combine a small restaurant with a shop. In peak season, arriving earlier is a good idea.
Yes. Beyond fish you’ll find simple dishes, bread, dairy, ice cream and sweet treats. Many places are family-friendly.
Sweets (chocolate/caramels), preserves and products from local makers are easy to pack. Smoked fish is best enjoyed fresh on the island.
Message us – we’ll suggest where to try the classics, where to eat seasonally and what to buy as souvenirs.
