dog & cat • documents • beach & forest • transit via Sweden
Holidays with a dog and a cat on Bornholm
Bornholm is a great place for a trip with your pet. To keep travel stress-free, remember the required documents (microchip, rabies vaccination, EU pet passport) and the leash rules on beaches and in forests. If you travel via Sweden — remember to report your pet to Swedish Customs.
What to prepare before you go
When travelling to Bornholm (Denmark) with a dog or a cat, the key points are the EU rules for non-commercial pet travel: identification (microchip), a valid rabies vaccination, and an EU pet passport.
- Identification: microchip (must be implanted before vaccination)
- Rabies: first vaccination at least 21 days before travel
- EU pet passport: issued by an authorised veterinarian
- Limit & purpose: rules apply to non-commercial travel within the EU
Transit via Sweden: remember to report your pet
If you travel to Bornholm via Sweden, your pet (dog/cat) must be reported to Swedish Customs. You can do this online or at the border (the “red point”).
Dogs on beaches and in forests: rules & safety
On Bornholm you can bring your dog to many places. Look for signs like “Hund i snor” (dog on leash). On Danish beaches during 1 April – 30 September, dogs should be kept on a leash. During 1 October – 31 March, off-leash may be allowed on many beaches — as long as your dog doesn’t disturb others and local signage doesn’t say otherwise.
Note (Dueodde, July–August): large hairy caterpillars may occur in the Dueodde forest (Thaumetopoea pinivora). Do not let your dog sniff or lick them — the hairs can cause strong reactions.
Dog-friendly forests & areas on Bornholm
Below are selected places where dogs can safely run and play (always follow local rules and signage on site).
Blykobbe Plantage Dog Forest
Address: Haslevej 103B, 3700 Rønne
GPS: 55.1213722, 14.7025099
Address: Haslevej 103B, 3700 Rønne
GPS: 55.1213722, 14.7025099
Blykobbe Plantage Compound, Rønne
Address: Haslevej 146B, 3700 Rønne
GPS: 55.131872, 14.717753
Address: Haslevej 146B, 3700 Rønne
GPS: 55.131872, 14.717753
Hareløkkerne (Almindingen)
Address: Segenvej 41, 3720 Aakirkeby
GPS: 55.1260100, 14.9207400
Address: Segenvej 41, 3720 Aakirkeby
GPS: 55.1260100, 14.9207400
Hasle Fælled (fenced dog area)
Address: Søndre Bæk 20, 3790 Hasle
GPS: 55.178704, 14.703318
Address: Søndre Bæk 20, 3790 Hasle
GPS: 55.178704, 14.703318
Allinge (fenced dog area)
Address: Stadionvej, 3770 Allinge
GPS: 55.280491, 14.789475
Address: Stadionvej, 3770 Allinge
GPS: 55.280491, 14.789475
Nexø (fenced dog area)
Address: Andersen Nexø Vej, 3730 Nexø
GPS: 55.058137, 15.125395
Address: Andersen Nexø Vej, 3730 Nexø
GPS: 55.058137, 15.125395
Klemensker Compound
Address: Stadionvej, 3782 Klemensker
GPS: 55.171578, 14.816894
Address: Stadionvej, 3782 Klemensker
GPS: 55.171578, 14.816894
Tip: when booking accommodation, ask about the pet policy (the number of pet-friendly rooms is often limited).
FAQ: travelling to Bornholm with a dog or cat
What documents do I need to travel to Denmark with a dog or cat?
You need: a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination, and an EU pet passport.
Do I have to report my pet if I travel via Sweden?
Yes — when entering Sweden (also in transit), you must report your pet to Tullverket: online or at the border.
Does my dog have to be on a leash on the beach?
On Danish beaches from 1 April to 30 September, dogs should be on a leash. Outside the season, off-leash may be possible if local signage allows it.
What should I watch out for in the Dueodde forest in summer?
In July and August, hairy caterpillars (Thaumetopoea pinivora) may occur. Prevent contact (sniffing/licking).
Want to plan your Bornholm trip with “no surprises”?
Check the map, practical tips and other travel information before you go.
