Vang: Harbor, Granite and Coast
Accommodation in Vang
Vang combines a history of granite quarrying with harbor life and the coast. Granite from Vang was shipped to Copenhagen to build Copenhagen City Hall and rebuild Christiansborg Palace. Today, Vang Havn is used mainly for tourism and leisure, while preserving its heritage of quarrying and fishing. This offers several ways to plan a stay: the harbor, granite history, the coastal path, and time by the water.
Der Hafen von Vang verbindet Granit, Felsküste und maritime Ortsgeschichte.
Photo: Hubertus via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Harbor and granite: Vang’s working history
The first records of a harbor in Vang date back to the 16th century. During the intense herring fishing in the Baltic Sea, Vang Havn flourished in the 18th century. In 1887, the harbor was expanded specifically to transport granite; a pier to the southwest was added in 1944. After a granite quarry opened in 1898, the modern harbor was built, and Vang developed into a transshipment point for stone. In the 1930s, around 200 people worked in the quarry—the village’s heyday. The quarry near Vang closed in 1996. Monuments around Vang Havn commemorate the stonemasons’ often unpaid labor.
Vang Havn and the beach by the pier
Vang Havn offers visiting sailors up to 20 berths. The harbor also has a slipway for launching boats. South of Vang Havn, there is a sandy beach by the pier. It has diving platforms at heights of 1, 2, and 3 meters, as well as good fishing spots. When planning time by the water, you can choose whether to focus on the beach, fishing, or the harbor. Check berth capacity and facilities before your visit, as these details may change.
Coastal path and scenery near Vang
The green Ringebakkerne hiking route starts at the parking lot in Vang and follows a gravel path south along the coast to Vang Pier. Check the current route when planning your visit. If you prefer to follow a specific route, you can use this path from the parking lot to the pier.
South of Vang, in nearby Ringebakkerne, you’ll find coastal paths and a wild, rugged natural landscape. The stream Pissebækken runs there and is considered the site of Denmark’s highest waterfall. During warm, dry summers on Bornholm, the stream can run dry for weeks. Vang Vandmølle is also near Vang: it is located in a valley on Bornholm’s west coast.
Bornholm and choosing a holiday apartment
Bornholm can be reached by ferry, plane, bus, or train. The ferry crossing from Ystad in Sweden to Bornholm takes one hour and 20 minutes. Check current schedules when planning your journey.
If you’re looking for a holiday apartment in Vang, you can start by deciding what you want to focus on during your stay: coastal paths and scenery, or harbor and granite history with time by the pier. For a group trip, this offers a practical choice between outdoor activity, history, and experiences by the water.
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