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Village · Gudhjem, Região da Capital
Svaneke
The small town on Bornholm's east coast, with red and yellow tiled-roof houses, a stone harbour, a craft brewery, glassblowers, a candy factory and a smokehouse.
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About Svaneke
Svaneke is the second-smallest town with a charter in Denmark, after Ærøskøbing, and lies on Bornholm's east coast, the country's easternmost point. The centre has low houses from the 18th and 19th centuries, painted red, yellow and ochre, with tiled roofs, around the market square and the streets that slope down to the stone harbour.
The village has become a centre for crafts and food: there is a craft brewery, a hard candy factory where you can watch the sugar being pulled and cut, glassblowing and pottery workshops, and a smokehouse by the sea. The windmill Bechs Mølle stands high on the road to Gudhjem, and Svaneke's water tower, designed by architect Jørn Utzon, appears at the town's entrance.
From Svaneke the coastline continues with flat bathing rocks and small coves, and the rocky islets of Ertholmene appear on the horizon.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
2 to 3 hours.
Best time
From May to September, with shops and workshops open. Many places close in winter. In summer the square fills up at lunchtime.
How to get there
It's about 18 km southeast of Gudhjem and 37 km from Rønne. Buses link Svaneke with Gudhjem, Nexø and Rønne.
Tip
See the candy factory in operation and have lunch at the smokehouse. Look for Jørn Utzon's water tower at the town entrance.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Svaneke
What to do in Svaneke?
Walk the streets of colorful houses, see glassblowers and the candy factory, try the local beer and smoked fish.
Is Svaneke far from Gudhjem?
About 18 km to the south, with buses between the two villages.
Does Svaneke have a beach?
It has flat rocks and small coves for bathing in summer.