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Historic centre · Rønne, Região da Capital
Centro antigo de Rønne
The cobbled streets and low, colorful houses of Bornholm's capital, between the square Store Torv, the church of São Nicolau by the sea, and the streets Laksegade and Storegade.
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About Centro antigo de Rønne
Rønne is the largest town on Bornholm and the arrival port for the ferries. The old centre, between the harbour and the square Store Torv, has cobbled streets with low, single-storey houses painted yellow, pink, green and blue, many with tile roofs and wooden doors from the 18th and 19th centuries. Laksegade and Storegade feature merchants' houses and buildings from the old garrison.
The square Store Torv, where troops once paraded, contains the old guard post (Hovedvagten) and the town hall. The Igreja de São Nicolau (Sankt Nicolai Kirke), white, stands on a promontory above the sea, with a cemetery and views over the harbour.
Rønne is also known for its ceramics, made from the island's clay: there are workshops and ceramists' shops in the centre, some open to watch the potter's wheel. The town has beaches north and south of the harbour.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
1 to 2 hours on foot.
Best time
From May to September, with more shops and cafés open. In the late afternoon, the church by the sea catches the light of the setting sun, facing west.
How to get there
A 5-minute walk from the ferry harbour and about 10 minutes by bus or taxi from Bornholm Airport.
Tip
Start at the harbour, walk up to Store Torv along the streets of low houses and finish at the Igreja de São Nicolau to see the sea. Look out for ceramics workshops along the way.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Centro antigo de Rønne
What to see in central Rønne?
The streets of low, colourful houses, the Store Torv square, the church of São Nicolau by the sea and the pottery workshops.
Does Rønne have a beach?
Yes, to the north and south of the harbour, a few minutes from the centre.
Does Rønne serve as a base for the island?
Yes — it has more hotels and is the departure point for buses to the villages.