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20090817 Hammershus 07📷 Politikaner, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Hammershus

Allinge, Denmark

History

Often called the largest castle ruin in Northern Europe, spread along a cliff above the sea at the north-west tip of Bornholm. Access is free; a visitor centre and car park sit below the ruin, with coastal paths towards Hammeren.

Nearest town
Allinge, Denmark
Category
History & culture
GPS
55.2718, 14.7580
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Denmark: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Tolls on the Great Belt and Øresund bridges. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Bornholm by ferry: round churches and Hammershus – Dueodde fyr 04© Unukorno · CC BY 4.0
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Bornholm by ferry: round churches and Hammershus

287 km9 stops3 days

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Campsites nearby

  • Lejrplads SjøljanCampsite
    1 km from Hammershus
    TentsDrinking waterToiletsFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lejrplads EgeløkkeCampsite
    1 km from Hammershus
    TentsDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lyngholt FamiliecampingCampsite
    2 km from Hammershus
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Finnedalen TeltpladsCampsite
    2 km from Hammershus
    TentsDrinking waterToiletsFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Tejn HavnMotorhome stopover
    6 km from Hammershus · 6 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Hasle CampingCampsite
    11 km from Hammershus
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Denmark · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Hammershus?

Hammershus is in Allinge, Denmark, at GPS 55.2718, 14.7580. It is about 15 km from Gudhjem.

Can you camp near Hammershus?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Teltplads Møllebakken, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 25 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Hammershus?

Hammershus is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bornholm by ferry: round churches and Hammershus.

What is there to see near Hammershus?

Places worth a stop nearby: Østerlars Church (18 km), Dueodde (37 km), Glimmingehus (42 km) and Ale’s Stones (46 km).

When is the best time to visit Hammershus?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)