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Local tourist information

The official Tourist Information Bornholm (Destination Bornholm) runs several offices across the island where you can get in-person advice in English.

Bornholm's Welcome Centre – Rønne The main welcome centre sits right at the ferry terminal in Rønne, making it the ideal first stop after you arrive. You'll find brochures, maps, souvenirs and knowledgeable staff who can help with any question about your stay.

Address: Ndr. Kystvej 3, 3700 Rønne
Phone: +45 56 95 95 00
Email: [email protected]
Website: bornholm.info/de/willkommenscenter-bornholms

Other tourist information points:

Allinge: Kirkegade 4, 3770 Allinge – More information
Nexø: Sdr. Hammer 2C, 3730 Nexø – More information
Gudhjem: By the harbour (summer season only) – More information

Opening hours vary by season – in high season (June to August) the offices keep longer hours. All tourist information points also sell ferry and bus tickets as well as admission tickets.

Official websites

For planning your trip, we recommend the following official websites:

bornholm.info – Destination Bornholm's official tourism site, with comprehensive information on accommodation, sights, events and activities
brk.dk – Website of Bornholm Regional Municipality for administrative matters
visitdenmark.com – Denmark's official tourism portal, covering the whole country

Emergency numbers

In an emergency on Bornholm, the Danish emergency numbers apply:

Emergency line

Number

When to call

European emergency number

112

For life-threatening emergencies – police, fire brigade, ambulance

Medical helpline (out-of-hours doctor)

1813

For injuries or illness outside regular surgery hours

Police (non-urgent)

114

For reports and non-urgent matters

Staff at the emergency call centres speak Danish, English and German. When you call, state what happened, where it happened and the number you're calling from.

Hospital and medical care

Bornholms Hospital The hospital in Rønne has a 24-hour A&E department and a well-equipped emergency ward. Staff also speak English.

Address: Ullasvej 8, 3700 Rønne
Phone: +45 38 67 00 00
Emergency department: Call 1813 first
Website: bornholmshospital.dk

Important: Don't go straight to the hospital – for health problems, call 1813 first, or 112 for life-threatening emergencies.

Pharmacy with emergency service:

Rønne Apotek, Store Torv 12, 3700 Rønne, tel.: +45 56 95 01 30

Police

Bornholms Politi

Address: Zahrtmannsvej 44, 3700 Rønne
Phone: +45 56 90 14 48
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–14:00
Website: politi.dk/bornholms-politi

For urgent matters outside opening hours, use the emergency number 112 or the service line 114.

Consular support on Bornholm

Bornholm itself has a German Honorary Consulate, useful if you're a German national:

German Honorary Consulate, Rønne

Address: c/o Beck Pack Systems A/S, Sandemandsvej 6, 3700 Rønne
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +45 56 95 25 22
More information: kopenhagen.diplo.de

Appointments by prior arrangement only; passports cannot be issued here.

German Embassy, Copenhagen (senior mission)

Address: Göteborg Plads 1, 2150 Copenhagen
Phone: +45 35 45 99 00
24-hour emergency line: +45 40 17 24 90
Website: kopenhagen.diplo.de
Help for German nationals in an emergency: Information from the German Federal Foreign Office

If you hold a different nationality, your own country's embassy or consulate is most likely based in Copenhagen too – check your foreign ministry's travel advice before you go for the current contact details.

Tips for an emergency

Before you travel, bring your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC/GHIC) if you're eligible, or take out travel insurance that covers medical costs
Save the key numbers on your phone before you arrive
On a mobile call, note the name of the town you're in – the emergency centre cannot automatically pinpoint your location
The free weekly paper "Denne Uge" (This Week) lists many useful addresses and event listings
Check your own government's current travel advice for Denmark before you set off