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Primitive Tent Camping and Shelters on Bornholm
Free wooden shelters and designated primitive tent sites let you spend the night close to nature — in the forest, near the coast or close to hiking and cycling routes. This is the “lightweight” option: no hotel facilities, a one-night rule and no reservations (first come, first served).
A shelter is usually a simple wooden cabin with an open front and a raised plank floor. It gives you a “roof over your head”, but most often without running water or a proper toilet (sometimes there is a basic toilet nearby). The stay is free, but simple rules apply: one night only, no reservations, clean up after yourself, and fires only in designated spots.
How to choose a shelter or a primitive tent site
Match the location to your plan: southern beaches, northern cliffs, or quieter inland forests. Remember that these places can’t be booked — in popular areas during peak season it’s smart to have a backup option.
- Coast & beaches: around Nexø, Snogebæk, Arnager and Boderne — great for summer and seaside days.
- North + views: Allinge–Sandvig, Hammershus and Hammersø — cliffs, trails and panoramas.
- Inland: forests and lakes (e.g. Almindingen/Bastemose area) — more quiet and “forest vibe”.
- Logistics: check the walk from the parking area and where the nearest tap/water point is.
- Fire safety: fires only where allowed; during drought there may be restrictions or bans.
Shelter addresses on Bornholm
For convenience, we’ve grouped the list by area. Expand a section and choose the region that fits your plan.
North – Allinge / Sandvig area
Hammersø Shelter
Hammersøvej 4 (near a lake)
Hammerhavn Shelter
Langebjergvej 84 (next to sandy beach)
Kystshelter Kås
Jons Kapelvej 5 (next to sandy beach)
Vang Granit Shelter
Ringedalsvej 12 (at the Vang quarry)
Shelter Ravnedalen
Borrelyngvej 58 (rift valley Ravnedalen)
West – Rønne / Hasle
Shelter Hasle Lystskov
Fælledvej / near Glasværksvej (near the coast)
East – Gudhjem / Svaneke area
Røstad Shelter
Helligdomsvej 8A (near the coast)
Stammershalle Shelter
Søndre Strandvej 136 (near the coast)
South & south-east – Nexø / Snogebæk / Arnager / Boderne
Arnager Shelter
Søndre Landevej 44 (near the coast)
Boderne Shelter
Boderne 1A (near the coast)
Snogebæk Shelter
Hovedgade 1L (near the coast)
Nexø Shelter
Mosevej 28 (west of the town of Nexø)
Inland – forests & lakes
Ørninge Mose Shelter
Ørningevej 4 (Vestermarie plantation area)
Gulhave Shelter
Gulbakkevejen 6 (near lake Udkæret)
Hareløkkerne Shelter
Segenvej (near lake Bastemose)
Rundemose Shelter
Segenvej (near lake Bastemose)
Lindesbjerg Shelter
Almindingen forest (near lake Bastemose)
Shelter by Præstemosen
Fabriksvej (Klemensker area)
Østerlars Shelter
Vinkelvej (Østerlars area)
Pedersker Shelter
Ølenevej (Pedersker area)
Lynggårdsskoven Shelter
Ølenevej 73 (Pedersker area)
Blykobbe Shelter
Kulvejen 3
Active nature stays on Bornholm
If you stay in a shelter or at a primitive tent site, Bornholm is perfect for active days: short distances, plenty of walking and cycling routes, and lots of great stops along the way (harbours, smokehouses, viewpoints).
Pack the essentials: headlamp/torch, extra water, a warm layer for the evening and a trash bag. Also keep an eye on fire rules — in dry periods, restrictions may apply.
Rules on free camping in forests
Camping is only allowed in wooded areas in selected forests and must follow these rules. Key points:
- You may only stay one night at the same place.
- A maximum of two tents may be pitched at the same site.
- Tents must not exceed three people.
- Tents must be out of sight of commercial/residential buildings and car roads.
- Open fires are only permitted in designated campfire areas.
- Use a camping stove only with a closed burner (e.g. Trangia) and place it on non-flammable ground.
- During drought, forests may be closed for open fires/campfires/stoves.
- Motorised transport is not permitted on forest roads.
- Tents are not permitted on beaches, dunes, meadows, bogs, heathland, fields, etc.
- Clean up and take all waste with you.
- Noisy behaviour (radios/speakers/instruments, etc.) is not permitted.
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