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Village · Gudhjem, Região da Capital
Gudhjem e os defumadouros
The fishing village on the northeast coast, with steep streets of low houses that descend to the harbour and the smokehouses with tall chimneys, where Bornholm's smoked herring originated.
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About Gudhjem e os defumadouros
Gudhjem is a fishing village built on a granite slope, with steep streets and houses with tiled roofs that descend to a small harbour. The name means "home of God." It was there that herring began to be smoked in Bornholm, and from the 1840s the island's smoked fish was sent to Copenhagen.
The smokehouses (røgerier), with tall white chimneys, are near the harbour and serve herring and other smoked fish freshly smoked over alder wood. The typical dish is "Sol over Gudhjem": smoked herring on rye bread, with chives, radish and a raw egg yolk in the middle. The Museu Oluf Høst shows the house and the paintings of the artist who lived in the village.
High up in the village, the Bokul viewpoint looks out over the sea and the roofs. A boat to Christiansø leaves from the harbour, and a coastal trail runs north to Helligdomsklipperne and south to Melsted, with pebble beaches.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
2 to 3 hours, including the meal at the smokehouse.
Best time
From May to September, when the smokehouses operate every day. In winter many close. At lunchtime the tables in front of the harbour fill up.
How to get there
It's on the northeast coast, about 25 km east of Rønne. Buses connect Rønne and Gudhjem; by car, park at the top and walk down.
Tip
Try Sol over Gudhjem at one of the smokehouses on the harbour. Climb to the Bokul viewpoint for views over the village and the sea.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Gudhjem e os defumadouros
What is the Sol over Gudhjem?
The village's typical dish: smoked herring on rye bread, with chives, radish and a raw egg yolk in the middle.
Do the smokehouses open in winter?
Many close or open only partially. From May to September they operate every day.
Where does the boat to Christiansø depart from?
From Gudhjem harbour, with a crossing of about 1 hour.