hammershus

HabLeaf

This would have been an awful place to have been billeted in ancient times with water and food severely rationed. The fortress is dramatic and bleak and well positioned. Our guide was very informative and there are great views if you climb up to the castle walls.

ColoradoBuoy

Fine unless you've seen a number of castle ruins. This one is currently being restored, so has workers and little vehicles moving about. Not much to see but nice view over the sea.

gammeldansk80

Impressive castle ruin situated on a high cliff next to the Baltic Sea and the neighboring Hammer Knude. The ruin is easily reached from the parking lot, there are a lot of signs in danish, english and german to inform you about the different buildings. There are some very nice hiking trails around the castle which will give you some spectacular sea views. Some of them are quite steep though. Parts of the castle are theoretically accessible by wheelchair, although the gravel slopes are quite steep.

BoE914

This Fortress ruin dates back to about 1250 and has a colorful history. It was abandoned about 1750 and left at the mercy of the elements and locals looting for building materials. The views of the Baltic Sea are spectacular.

Kamila-wiewior

The view is good but the castle is quite busy and too commercialised. The masses of people were a bit irritating. Nevertheless, it's worth seeing. (when we visited, bathrooms were NOT free of charge)

SmileyBev

It seems to be open all day, we went very late so there was hardly anyone there which was great for us as we could walk our dog in peace. The castle overlooks the sea. I am used to English castles so I cannot say it was very big but it was very nice. It had good views on all sides. There seemed to be some kind of visitor centre but that was closed when we went there. I should imagine children would love running around it.

Traveller1852

It Rained, and it Winded... and it was Chilly. Really Chilly. And I was there with a group of 12 students. Despite the rather poor environmental conditions I visited the castle in, it really was a lovely castle. I will say that most signs had most information in Danish - but there was also at least a bit of English to help explain what we were seeing.Highlight of the trip was the small Museum - and not just because it was warm and dry. The lady at the desk was kind and friendly, and was very very happy to allow a group of students to look through the small museum. The castle is free to visit - the museum has a small charge. The walk down from the castle to the small harbour is a must - especially if you happen to be there when it is dry - The views are stunning, and the new buildings down there host a kiosk with hot chocolate, tea and coffee - as well as a warming center with a wood burning stove.

Piermauro2413

Good place to learn about Bornholm history. A good view of the rock cliff.Check out more than 350 types of herbs and plants there.It is very interesting to read about biggest traitor in Danish history imprisonment.

wayned183

We rode the bus here and when i first saw Hammershus from the road it looked decidedly underwhelming. All you could see was one wall under repair that was covered with scaffolding. The closer you approached the more interesting it became. It is the largest medieval fortress in Northern Europe, dating from the 13th century. It is easy to understand why the site was chosen as such. The fort is 75 meters above the sea and hard to approach from land. Information is posted throughout in Danish and English. The views are breath taking and photo possibilities are endless. When we visited there was a great deal of restoration word underway but it really did not detract from the experience. When your done there is nice cozy cafe on the premises. The buses stop in a gravel lot on the south side of the site and is reachable by public transit from anywhere on the island. It is very near the picturesque village of Sandvig, also a good place to explore

JoeWebW

Hammershus is Northern Europe's largest medieval fortification and the ruins are really impressive.If you like sunset pictures then walk through the building and you find a beautiful spot for good pictures.Very nice view to the ocean.You can "feel" the history here

hmiranda

The ruins are well conserved, and you can imagine clearly the life in the past. And the view is imponent.

Manisha tokas

i really liked d place, being an indian i believe in history and so this place have. it gives a very b'ful view of ocean that is heart pleasing. i enjoyed it very much.

IntlTrainer

Bornholm is a very quaint little island with small villages doted over its rolling hills. Hammershus is really the only large historical site to see on the island. We went on a sunny day and the views were spectacular. You only need about an hour to see the grounds but if you have a lunch, it would be a nice place for a picnic. Unfortunately, I was on a tour bus. I would have loved to have hiked around in the hills and near the sea. It is better to read up on this site before you go or google it on your iPhone. I had to go back to the hotel to get a better disciption of it as our tour guide was rather spotty on information.

NATinCPH

What a breathtaking location! Walked from Allinge/Sandvig and enjoyed the walk as much as I enjoyed visiting the ruins. After a long walk around the hill and among the ruins I followed the example of other tourists and took a nap in the field nearby. The only disappointing fact about it is that only Danish descriptions of the ruins are somewhat elaborated, English versions are short and not satisfying at all. Hard to understand, taking into consideration the amount of foreign tourists visiting Bornholm.

HeidiL90

Every bit as great as I remember it as a kid. Stay nearby in Sandvig-Allinge or Hammerhavn so you can visit the ruins at sunset after the tour buses leave- great 3 hour hike around the bluff to the ruins and back again by the lake. The rugged beauty of Bornholm and its people remind me of an older scandanavia, before sleek design and trains that always run on time.