HAMMERSHUS FORTRESS (HAMMERSHUS SLOTSRUIN)
At the northern tip of the island, after following a jagged coastline with a few pebble beaches, the red ruins of a 12th-century fortified castle rise from the top of a hill. Altered over time, it retains its imposing original foundations. Historic panels, set up where the old rooms once stood, tell its story. The site is superb: wild nature, rocky outcrops, panoramic views... You'll love walking around, picnicking or just admiring the marvellous, limitless view, 72 metres above the sea. The light is incredible at the end of the day.
Down the path to the castle, the Slotsgarden cafeteria is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., every day in summer. Here you can see an exhibition featuring models of the castle's architecture and inhabitants... (open April to October, 10am to 5pm).
Not far from Hammershus Castle, there are several discreet but pleasant sites worth a visit:
- Pretty lakes near Sandvig; the Hammeren Fyr lighthouse, which symbolizes the northern tip of Bornholm island and guides ships (if you continue along the lakeside road on the right from Sandvig).
- Finally, from Sandvig in the direction of Hammershus, a small road takes you to the stone quarry (Moseløkken), with an artificial lake in the middle. A small museum on the history of the granite quarry completes the discovery of the site (Moseløkkevej 4, Allinge).
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