Hello - we're planning to spend a week in Bornholm, traveling there from Copenhagen. Is it necessary to buy rail (to Ystad) and ferry tickets ahead of time? Also, do we need to rent a car for Bornholm or can we travel the island by bus and taxi? Thanks in advance. Any other tips appreciated.
Posted by
Denmark
259 posts
Hi,
There are many ways of getting to Bornholm!
But first of all, Allinge-Sandvig on the northern coast of the island is home to the annual democracy festival Folkemødet, which this year is held 11 - 13 June. This completely transforms most (if not all of) Bornholm for those days, and probably a few days before and after. Best to avoid these dates, unless Folkemødet is your destination.
You can fly to Bornholm with Danish Air Transport (DAT) from Copenhagen, or take the slow ferry from Køge. But the most common route is using the fast ferry from Ystad. For this route, you can:
- Go with a combined train+ferry ticket, which you can buy on dsb.dk. For your destination, you can e.g. write Rønne Havn (Færge), meaning Rønne Harbor (Ferry). It does involve a train transfer at Malmö Hyllie Station. I’ve done it a few times, and it’s always been an easy transfer.
- Travel by coach bus, which is done on kombardoexpressen.com. They also include the ferry ride, and sometimes the bus goes on the ferry, but not every time. I only took Kombardo Expressen to Bornholm once, as the legroom was so limited my knees did not fit. Maybe I was just unlucky to be on a bad bus - who knows?
Regardless of which you choose, make sure to pre-book, as tickets can and do sell out. Bornholm is a popular holiday destination (for a good reason). And they sell out quite early just before, during and just after Folkemødet - so does accommodation.
There are buses on Bornholm, but it is a rural island so frequencies can be limited. Consult bat.dk and journeyplanner.dk. A car is advisable to most, but with some planning you can get around without one. Taxis are relatively expensive in Denmark, so using them should be for special occasions or one off trips where needed, not regular everyday transportation.
Posted by
Schwerin
4520 posts
A small rental car makes sense to explore Bornholm.
Hammershus Castle and Christiansø are remarkable attractions on Bornholm.
I recommend a view into the local events of Bornholm. The Folkemødet in June is a very special event from and for the locals. Decent behaving guests are welcome.