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Sunday, June 29, 2025

Bornholm

Bornholm is a Danish island in the Baltic Sea, known as the "sunshine island" and "rock island" because of its sunny climate and granite geology. 
With an area of ​​588 km² and approximately 39,000 inhabitants (2025), it has been part of the Bornholms Regionskommune, under the Region Hovedstaden, since 2003. 
The largest town is Rønne, with ferry connections to Denmark, Sweden, Germany and Poland. 
Tourism and agriculture are the main sources of income. 
The island has a rich history, with medieval round churches and the ruins of Hammershus, the largest medieval fortress in Northern Europe.
Bornholm was once disputed by Denmark, Sweden and Lübeck, but became Danish in 1660 after a local uprising.








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