Ertholmene

Ertholmene is a group of small islands north-east of Bornholm.

christiansø with Great Tower

Frederiksø og Græsholm

Get in

There are ferries from Gudhjem, Allinge-Sandvig, and Simrishamn.

There is a natural harbour between Frederiksø and Christiansø, where you can put your yacht.

Get around

There are no cars on the islands, so you have to walk. Bicycles are not allowed.

Difficult terrain for handicaped people, many areas of the islands are badly accessible with wheelchair or walking frame.

Understand

There are only about 100 inhabitants living on Ertholmene, but thousands of visitors come every summer. The islands are: Christiansø, Frederiksø, and Græsholm.

See

• The Great Tower. Build in 1684, lighthouse added in 1805. Entrance DKK5, there is a great view over the islands from the top. 
• The Church. 
• Vagten. old storehouse 
• Kings garden. 
• The cemetery from 1684. 
• Small tower (on Frederiksø). 1685 

Do

Buy

Eat

Christinsø is famous for its marinated herrings.

Herrings at the Inn

• The Inn. 

Drink

• Slåensnaps (Blackthorn Schnapps) is a local speciality.

Sleep

Ertholmene has 6 hotelrooms and a camping area. Reservation for both is recommended, free camping is not allowed. Or you can sleep in your own yacht.

• Camping, ☎ [phone].  Nearby the school. 24 pitches, basic kitchen facilities. Sanitary facilities 300 m away at the guard.

• Hotel, ☎ [phone].  Six rooms, nice view onto the harbour and Frederiksø.

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