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Østerlars Church – ØsterlarsMultihuset📷 Beethoven9, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Østerlars Church

Østerlars, Denmark

History

The largest of Bornholm’s four medieval round churches, a whitewashed fortified church with heavy buttresses and wall paintings inside. A small fee is charged in season; park beside the church.

Nearest town
Østerlars, Denmark
Category
History & culture
GPS
55.1612, 14.9546
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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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Campsites nearby

  • Aakirkeby CampingCampsite
    11 km from Østerlars Church
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Tejn HavnMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Østerlars Church · 6 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Nexø Camping og FeriehytterCampsite
    15 km from Østerlars Church
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Hasle CampingCampsite
    16 km from Østerlars Church
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lyngholt FamiliecampingCampsite
    16 km from Østerlars Church
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Nexø HavnMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Østerlars Church
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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

FAQs

Where is Østerlars Church?

Østerlars Church is in Østerlars, Denmark, at GPS 55.1612, 14.9546. It is about 6 km from Gudhjem.

Can you camp near Østerlars Church?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Sannes Familiecamping, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 41 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Østerlars Church?

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

What is there to see near Østerlars Church?

Places worth a stop nearby: Hammershus (18 km), Dueodde (20 km), Glimmingehus (59 km) and Ale’s Stones (62 km).

When is the best time to visit Østerlars Church?

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)