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Bornholm Island Description
District: Bornholms amt

Area: 588 sq.km/227 sq.mi

Population: 45,000

Situation

The island of Bornholm lies in the Baltic 47 km/23 mi off the Swedish coast and about 150 km/95mi from Copenhagen. There are ferries to Ronne on Bornholm from Copenhagen and from the German port of Sassnitz.

Typography

The island consists of a great mass of granite, much of it with only a thin layer of soil; on the north it is bounded by beautiful, steep cliffs and on the southeast and west by sand dunes; the region near Dueodde is particularly popular. The interior is party wooded and partly heathland.

History

Until the 2nd century B.C., Bornholm was inhabited by Burgundians (Burgundarholm). In
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Hobbies & Activities category: Region with significant interests
Address
Bornholms Tourist Office
Nordre Kystvej 3
DK-3700 Rønne
Denmark
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