Bodilsker: Church and Football Golf on Bornholm
Accommodation in Bodilsker
Bodilsker combines a distinctive cultural detail with an outdoor activity. Bodils Kirke in Bodilsker has two baptismal fonts: a newer one made of granite and an older Gotland limestone font of the chalice-leaf type. Their differences in material and type make the two fonts a tangible point of interest for culture enthusiasts. At Dalshøj Fodboldgolf in Bodilsker, the focus is instead on a game objective: getting the ball into the hole in as few shots as possible. Anyone interested in football golf will understand the basic idea of the activity. Check the latest operating details before visiting.
Cycling Through the Surrounding Area
The “E-cykel, Tag sydpå” cycling route runs from Nexø along the coast to Aarsdale and then through Paradisbakkerne towards Bodilsker’s old church. The route also passes through Pedersker and Slusegaard, where the 55th parallel north and the 15th meridian east intersect. It also passes the 70-metre-high Bornholmertårn. These stops give the route several landmarks, from the coastal stretch to the precisely identified point where the coordinates intersect.
This makes it possible to compare a cycling route with several named stops to a single game objective: at Dalshøj Fodboldgolf, the number of shots it takes to reach the hole matters, while on the route, the focus is on different waypoints. Which type of activity better suits your plans for the day depends on whether you would rather follow a route or focus on the game.
Troldestenen is another reference point for getting your bearings around the area: it lies on Østbornholm, a few kilometres northwest of Bodilsker. Its location adds to the information about the area without implying that the stone is part of the cycling route described above.
Bornholm: Nature, Culture and Views
Beyond Bodilsker, Bornholm offers more topics to consider when planning your trip. The NaturBornholm experience centre features dinosaurs, live crocodiles, an aquarium and a bison exhibition. As exhibitions can change, it is worth checking the latest information before your visit. Bornholms Middelaldercenter is a 15-hectare open-air museum that brings 14th-century Bornholm to life in an engaging and interactive way.
The landscape also showcases different sides of the island: Ekkodalen in Almindingen is Bornholm’s largest rift valley. The fine sand at Dueodde is suitable for swimming, although bathing conditions may vary. If you are particularly interested in viewpoints on an outing, there are two different vistas to enjoy: Hammershus Visitor Centre offers panoramic views of Hammershus. From the cliffs above Opalsøen, the view extends across the surrounding area, the Baltic Sea and the castle ruins of Hammershus.
Smokehouse Tradition and Visiting Conditions
Bornholm’s smokehouse tradition has a specific historical connection to Gudhjem: the island’s first smokehouse opened there in 1866, and herring has been smoked at this location ever since. Hasle Smokehouse is the last smokehouse on Bornholm where smoking is done in the traditional way, using open chimneys and alder wood.
The Østerlars Round Church is another example of a visit with clear conditions. When no service is taking place, visitors can enter the church for a fee and climb up to the roof beams. Check the latest visiting conditions before making plans.
Getting Here and Choosing a Base
Bornholm can be reached by ferry, plane, bus or train. The ferry crossing from Ystad to Bornholm takes one hour and 20 minutes. Check the latest timetables if you are planning to take this route.
When looking for a holiday rental in Bodilsker, it helps to decide what you want to focus on during your trip: should Bodilsker itself be the main attraction, or would you like to explore Bornholm’s other cultural, natural and culinary destinations? This can help you choose a base that suits the experiences you have planned.
Discover More Destinations
Discover more destinations: Rispebjerg Huse, Svaneke, Gudhjem, Klemensker, Arnager, Nyker, Allinge-Sandvig, Østerlars.
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