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Travel back in time and explore the exciting history of Bornholm’s castle ruins, round churches and legends of the Knights Templar. Bornholm is packed with rich history and traces from the Middle Ages when the island once played an influential political and religious role. The ruins of castles and fortresses, Kings and clergy tell a remarkable story, and the four round churches have long fed the theories of the Knights Templar and their secret treasures. Follow the trails back in time and explore the history and legends while at the same time enjoying the food, art and landscapes of beautiful Bornholm.

Itinerary

Arrival at Copenhagen Airport Kastrup and change of flight from Copenhagen to Rønne (duration approximately 35 minutes). Arrival at Rønne Airport at transfer to hotel on own. Walk to the Bike Rental shop, situated 10 minutes walk from the hotel. Here you will receive your bikes and arrival package with route descriptions, maps, vouchers, travel documents and touristic materials. Welcome to the island famous for its smoked fish, friendly people and great conditions for cyclists and other tourists. Upon arrival, you may feel the cosy atmosphere and sense of authenticity.

Accommodation at centrally located hotel

Breakfast at the hotel. First stop is made at Nyker Round Church famous for its two rune stones. Nearby you can visit the impressive Bornholm Raptor Show before following the coastal route to Hasle Fish Smokehouse and the rock formations Jon’s Chapel. Stop by Olsker Round Church, the most elegant of the four Round Churches on Bornholm, on your way to idyllic Allinge-Sandvig. Accommodation at centrally located hotel -(app. 32 km

Breakfast at the hotel. Take a walk by the beautiful lakes en route and continue the tour to explore the iconic ruins of the medieval castle, Hammerhus, and its great history before moving on to the spectacular Døndal Valley and the Holy Rocks, on the way to Gudhjem. Being here, don’t forget to taste the smoked herring specialty, “Sol over Gudhjem” (Sunshine above Gudhjem).

Accommodation at centrally located hotel -(app. 23 km)

Breakfast at the hotel. If you need a resting day, this is your chance. Spend the day in the charming Gudhjem village or take an inland trip to the Bornholm Medieval Centre and the Østerlars Round Church, the biggest and most famous one. Take time to dwell into the stories and mystique about the Knights Templar, who according to legend may have built both the church and the highly secret chamber underneath it. Accommodation at centrally located hotel

Breakfast at the hotel. Continuing along the coastal route you get one of the most spectacular views on the island. Make a quick detour to the small Østermarie village and visit the remains of the old medieval church, before going on to Svaneke. The shops and restaurants, using local products in this charming little town is celebrated for its delicious treats and cosy atmosphere, and you are welcome in the local shops to see how to make the glassworks and other crafts (eg Svaneke Bolcher and Pernille Bülow Glass). Stay here or continue to Balka with an abundance of beach and water activities.

Accommodation at centrally located hotel - (15 or 30 km)

If choosing 5 days tour, the route today will be from Gudhjem to Rønne (app. 24 km)

Breakfast at the hotel. On your way to Rønne you pass by Ibs Church significant for being made of boulders and held to be the most beautiful church in Denmark. Continue to the Paradise Hills and try if you can move the Rocking Stone, Rokkestenen, which according to legend is placed upon a great treasure of diamonds. It is also possible to combine this day with a detour going south to see the old beautiful church in Pedersker and the archaeological findings from the stone- and ironage in Rispebjerg (extra 16 kms).

Accommodation at centrally located hotel - (36 or 44 km)

After breakfast and checkout at the hotel, it is time for departure. Depending on your specific departure time, you may have time for a walk around the town or a relaxed goodbye by visiting the cafés at the centre square. Transfer from hotel to Rønne Airport and flight out on own

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