The Museum of Defence on Bornholm

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The Museum of Defence on Bornholm

This small local military museum is a great place to visit to get some knowledge of the military history of the island of Bornholm. Here you can explore military equipment from the past 500 years, uniforms, weapons, remains of a V1 flying bomb, which are all housed in unique historical buildings. On the courtyard you will even find a tank. There are guided tours of the exhibitions. When you are here why not visit the impressive tower called Kastelstårnet, located near the Museum of Defence, a bit south of the old part of Rønne.

Do & See

Rønne, the largest town on the small rocky island of Bornholm offers plenty of exciting things to do for their visitors. Here you can explore everything from fortress ruin Hammerhus or Bornholm's distinctive round churches to beautiful nature like the Antoinette beach. On the island you will also find lots of lovely art and crafts so a visit to Hjorths Fabrik is a must. One of the best way to discover the island is by bike, so why not rent a bike and start exploring?

Hjorths Fabrik

Visit the cosy, 150 old ceramic factory which today is also a museum. The ceramic factory is still creating stoneware after the original principles. When entering inside the old factory you will feel the ambiance of a unique industrial environment and after the tour why not buy some beautiful products to bring back home …

Antoinette Beach

Antoinette Beach

Antoinette beach is one of the most popular sandy beaches of Rønne with untouched nature and clear waters. This long, pleasant beach, north of Rønne is several hundred metres along the coast so there are plenty of space and it is easy to find a sheltered spot. The beach is easily reachable from Rønne …

The Museum of Bornholm

The Museum of Bornholm

Make a visit to the interesting heritage Museum of Bornholm in Rønne. The Museum of Bornholm is a heritage museum offering 10,000 years of history, both prehistoric and more recent. Explore Bornholm clocks, the gold artefacts, mementos from the war, maritime history exhibits and much more. This is a great museum that will give …

Bicycle trip

Bornholm is hills, waves, paving stones, smoked herrings and round churches so one of the best way to explore this beautiful nature is by bike. Cycling in Bornholm is suitable both for families, couples, cycle enthusiasts and beginners. To cycle on Bornholm is safe and with great cycle tracks it makes it …

Brændesgårdshaven

Brændesgårdshaven

This cosy and family friendly amusement park Brændesgårdshaven (former Joboland) on Bornholm is a large playground, waterpark and animal park and when the entrance is paid, all rides are free! Not only providing all the fun activities but also offers a beautiful garden with flowers, lake and animals. Truly a paradise for the whole …

Bornholms Rovfugleshow

Bornholms Rovfugleshow

Through daily shows and exhibitions, the Bornholms Rovfugleshow is aiming to teach the audience a little more about the birds' wonderful world. You get the chance to get really close up view with the birds and see these wonderful creators fly freely among the audience. This is truly a wonderful learning experience in a …

The Museum of Defence on Bornholm

The Museum of Defence on Bornholm

This small local military museum is a great place to visit to get some knowledge of the military history of the island of Bornholm. Here you can explore military equipment from the past 500 years, uniforms, weapons, remains of a V1 flying bomb, which are all housed in unique historical buildings. On the courtyard …