Ertholmene

Understand

There are only about 100 inhabitants living on Ertholmene, the easternmost location in Denmark, but thousands of visitors come every summer. The islands are: Christiansø, Frederiksø, and Græsholm. The archipelago remains under the formal administration of the Ministry of Defence, which makes it the only place in Denmark that is not part of municipal or regional government. The Ministry of Defence employs 25 to 30 people for maintaining the islands' civilian infrastructure, museum and historical buildings. There are no military installations.

Getting there

There are ferries from Gudhjem, Allinge-Sandvig, and Simrishamn. There is a natural harbour between Frederiksø and Christiansø, where you can anchor your yacht.

Getting around

There are no cars on the islands, so you have to walk. Bicycles are not allowed. Difficult terrain for disabled people.

See

The Great Tower. Build in 1684, lighthouse added in 1805. Entrance DKK5, there is a great view over the islands from the top. The Church. Vagten. old storehouse Kings garden. The cemetery from 1684. Small tower (on Frederiksø). 1685

Do

Walk around, enjoy the scenery and solitude. Several points on the island have unhindered 360 degrees view over the sea. Visit the barracks and hundreds of years old military installations and imagine how it would feel being garrisoned there over the long, cold winters.

Buy

Not much of a selection to be honest. There are a few arts and crafts vendors/producers over the summer months but nothing really you cannot find on Bornholm next door.

Eat

Christiansø is famous for its marinated herrings. Small convenience shop with limited selection and a small restaurant. If you're on a daytrip from Bornholm, it might be worth considering bringing sandwiches or similar pret-a-porter foods.

The Inn.

Drink & nightlife

Slåensnaps (Blackthorn Schnapps) is a local speciality.

Sleep

Ertholmene has 6 hotelrooms and a camping area. Reservation for both is recommended. Off designated area tenting is not allowed. Or you can sleep in your own yacht.

Camping, ☏ +45 2442 1222. Nearby the school. 24 pitches, basic kitchen facilities. Sanitary facilities 300 m away at the guard. Hotel, ☏ +45 56 46 20 15. Six rooms, nice view onto the harbour and Frederiksø.