Hammershus
The largest medieval castle ruin in Northern Europe, standing on a 74 m sea cliff overlooking the Baltic.
Hammershus was built in the 13th century and was held in turn by the Archbishop of Lund, Lübeck and the Danish crown. After the 17th century it was abandoned, and its stones were taken as building materials. Today the surviving walls, towers and gates remain impressive, making it the largest medieval castle ruin in Northern Europe. At the foot of the hill, the visitor centre has a modern exhibition building and a café that tells the castle's history. The site is open free all day, about a 10-minute walk from the visitor centre. You can follow the coastal path on to the Hammeren peninsula. It is about 30 minutes by car from Rønne, and buses also serve the site.
Opening hours
Site open all day; visitor center approx. 10:00–17:00 (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Opalsøen
- Hammeren & Hammer Odde Lighthouse
- Allinge-Sandvig
- Jons Kapel
- Olsker Church
- Hasle Smokehouse
- Nyker Church (Ny Kirke)
- Bornholm Art Museum