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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Gudhjem

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Gudhjem, Denmark

Updated March 23, 2021

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Østerlars.

Gudhjem, Denmark

Østerlars Church

The largest of Denmark's seven mysterious round churches stands on an island in the Baltic Sea.
The easternmost point in Denmark

Gudhjem, Denmark

Christiansø

This remote island, home to the easternmost point in Denmark, once hosted pirates and a military fortress.
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Bison on Bornholm

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Bison of Bornholm

Even though bison are not native to this Danish island, you might find them walking around the Almindingen Forestas as part of a nature experiment.
6 miles from Gudhjem

Allinge, Denmark

The Russian Cemetery in Allinge

World War II Soviet Russian soldiers were buried on the Danish island after the war had ended.
8 miles from Gudhjem
Red-stone castle ruins sit atop a green hill

Allinge, Denmark

Hammershus Castle Ruins

Northern Europe’s largest castle ruins sit precariously on an island cliffside.
9 miles from Gudhjem
Opalsøen (The Opal Lake)

Allinge, Denmark

Opalsøen (The Opal Lake)

Once a granite mine, this beautiful lake is the perfect place to cliff jump and zipline in Denmark
9 miles from Gudhjem
Entrance to Jons Chapel

Hasle, Denmark

Jons Kapel (Jon's Chapel)

Local legend says a monk brought Christianity to Bornholm through his sermons in a cave inside this free-standing rock.
10 miles from Gudhjem
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