Bornholm - A Danish Summer Paradise

Arrive Copenhagen at any time, meet your private transfer driver and check into your hotel centrally located in the centre of town. Enjoy twilight at Nyhavn with its celebratory feel and atmosphere.

Copenhagen has over the years become one of the world’s gourmet capitals. The city is also abundant with everything from small cosy pub style eateries, cafes with great coffee and establishments serving world class local beer to world class Michelin star restaurants.

Copenhagen is a wonderful summer city with numerous city squares and patios where restaurants open up to the street. The city centre is pedestrian and bicycle friendly, which creates a peaceful and enjoyable atmosphere. At the small harbour inlet of Nyhavn you can enjoy a nice meal at one of the harbour side restaurants, or just buy a cold beer at the local bottle shop, sit down and enjoy the slow pace of life. Be sure to climb the tower of Church of our Savior to get an aerial view of the city - the spiral stairs are on the outside of the tower so not for the faint hearted!

This morning, meet your guide to have a private tour of Copenhagen and after lunch, enjoy an optional private culinary tour or hot tub on the canal.

Pick up a rental car and drive across the Øresund Bridge to Sweden, made famous in the crime series, The Bridge.

Continue towards Ystad (approximately 1 hour) and join the locals taking the ferry to Bornholm. The ferry takes around 2 hours so grab a coffee and some lunch as you watch the world go by.

Drive to your beach hotel and settle in.

Check in at Allinge Badehotel, just a few metres from the Baltic Sea and only a short stroll from the cosy town of Allinge. With Næs Strand—a small, charming beach ideal for both children and adults—only a stone’s throw away, you can begin your stay with a refreshing swim or a peaceful moment by the water.

Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace. You can:

• Wake early and jump straight into the sea
• Take long coastal walks along Bornholm’s rocky shoreline
• Walk all the way to Gudhjem or the dramatic Heligdomsklipperne directly from the hotel
• Set off on a drive around the island to discover its rich history

Bornholm’s strategic Baltic location has made it a place of conflict for centuries. The island has been ruled mainly by Denmark but has also been governed by Sweden. You may wish to visit Hammershus, the largest medieval fortress ruin in Northern Europe, standing proudly on the island’s northwestern tip as a reminder of its turbulent past.

Your day is completely flexible, with all activities suitable for today or tomorrow.

Continue your island escape with a full free day to enjoy Bornholm’s coastal charm however you like. All activities from yesterday can be revisited today, giving you the freedom to shape your ideal island experience.

Options include:

• Morning sea swims right outside your hotel
• Scenic cliffside walks toward Gudhjem or Heligdomsklipperne
• A leisurely drive around Bornholm, exploring villages, viewpoints, and historic sites
• Visiting Hammershus fortress ruins
• Swimming, beach walks, and cycling along peaceful coastal paths
• Discovering local markets, smokehouses, small cafés, and charming garden restaurants

Whether you spend the day walking the rugged cliffs, learning about Bornholm’s past, or simply relaxing by the sea, the island offers the perfect blend of nature, culture, and comfort.

After breakfast, take a ferry to Ystad and drive to Copenhagen. Drop off the rental car at the Airport and continue with your onward travel plans.