The two baptismal fonts in Bodils Kirke and football golf at Dalshøj show different sides of Bodilsker: one is a detail inside the church, the other a game in which the aim is to get the ball into the hole in as few shots as possible. There are also destinations nearby and further afield, as well as experiences around Bornholm. When planning your trip, it is worth keeping these geographical areas separate: what is in Bodilsker, what is nearby, and what is an excursion elsewhere on Bornholm?
Bodilsker: Church, Football Golf and a Nearby Destination
Bodils Kirke has two baptismal fonts. The newer one is made of granite; the older one is a Gotlandic limestone font of the chalice-leaf type. Comparing them directly draws attention to their materials and forms: both fonts are in the same church, but they differ in both material and type. Visitors interested in church interiors or historical forms will find a specific detail to focus on here.
At Dalshøj Fodboldgolf in Bodilsker, the aim is different: to get the ball into the hole in as few shots as possible. The basic idea makes the activity easy to understand without a long explanation. Check the latest operating details before your visit.
Nearby, on eastern Bornholm, is Troldestenen, a few kilometres northwest of Bodilsker. This direction helps distinguish the destination from sights in the village and locate it on the map.
A cycling route through the wider region
The “E-cykel, Tag sydpå” cycling route runs from Nexø along the coast to Aarsdale, then through Paradisbakkerne towards Bodilsker’s old church. Further along, the route also passes through Pedersker and Slusegaard. The 55th parallel north and the 15th meridian east meet there; along the way, the route also passes the 70-metre-high Bornholmertårn.
This cycling route brings together various landmarks: coastal villages, an intersection of coordinates and a distinctive tower. Bodilsker’s old church is a destination in the direction of the route; the other named places and the tower lie along the wider regional route. So, if you include this route in your plans, be sure to distinguish Bodilsker itself from the other stops.
Bornholm: Landscape, Culture and Smoking Traditions
On Bornholm, the fine sand at Dueodde makes it a place to swim; actual water conditions can vary. Ekkodalen in Almindingen, Bornholm’s largest rift valley, offers a different perspective on the landscape. From above Lake Opal, the view stretches from the cliffs across the surrounding area, the Baltic Sea and the castle ruins of Hammershus. The Hammershus visitor centre also offers panoramic views of Hammershus.
Bornholm’s cultural attractions also cover a range of themes. At the NaturBornholm experience centre, you can see dinosaurs, live crocodiles, an aquarium and a bison exhibition; check which exhibitions are currently on display before visiting. Bornholms Middelaldercenter is a 15-hectare open-air museum that brings Bornholm in the 14th century to life in an engaging, interactive way. The two attractions therefore have distinctly different themes: NaturBornholm features the animals and exhibitions mentioned above, while the Middelaldercenter focuses on Bornholm in the Middle Ages.
Bornholm’s smoking tradition can also be explored from different angles. Bornholm’s first smokehouse opened in Gudhjem in 1866, where herring has been smoked ever since. Hasle Smokehouse is the last smokehouse on Bornholm where fish is smoked traditionally over alder wood in open chimneys. The historic opening in Gudhjem and the distinctive smoking method in Hasle are two separate ways to explore Bornholm’s smoking tradition.
Getting to Bornholm
Bornholm can be reached by ferry, plane, bus or train. The ferry crossing from Ystad in Sweden to Bornholm is stated to take one hour and 20 minutes. As routes and timetables can change, check the latest connections and times before travelling. This information is about getting to Bornholm; it does not describe onward travel to Bodilsker.
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For the main travel overview: Bornholm.
