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Museum · Rønne, Região da Capital
Bornholms Museum
The island's history museum in central Rønne: from the Stone Age to the Vikings, the guldgubber—small gold foils from the Iron Age found at Sorte Muld—and Bornholm's recent history.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Bornholms Museum
The Bornholms Museum tells the island's story from prehistory. The archaeology rooms display Stone Age tools, weapons and jewellery from the Bronze and Iron Ages, Roman and Arabic coins that arrived via Baltic trade, and objects from the Viking Age.
The most curious item is the guldgubber: tiny gold foils, as thin as paper, with human figures engraved on them, found by the thousands at the Sorte Muld site near Svaneke and dated to the Iron Age. They are believed to have been offerings. The museum also exhibits ceramics, Bornholm clocks made on the island since the 18th century, paintings and rooms on shipping and fishing.
Part of the museum covers the island's recent history, including the end of World War II, when Rønne and Nexø were bombed and Bornholm was occupied by Soviet troops until 1946, a unique event in Denmark.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 1 to 1h30.
Best time
On rainy days or outside the beach season. Check opening times, which are reduced in winter.
How to get there
On Sankt Mortensgade in central Rønne, a 10-minute walk from the harbour.
Tip
Visit on arrival to get an overview of the island before exploring. Look for the guldgubber, which are tiny and displayed in cases with magnifiers.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Bornholms Museum
What are the guldgubber?
Small gold foil plates from the Iron Age with engraved human figures, found by the thousands at Sorte Muld near Svaneke.
Does the museum cover the Second World War?
Yes — including the bombing of Rønne and Nexø in 1945 and the presence of Soviet troops on the island until 1946.
How long does the visit take?
Between 1 and 1.5 hours.