Nexø

Nexø - a cozy market town

In recent years, Nexø has undergone an exciting development from a fishing town to a modern trading town. In Nexø you can enjoy all the best that Bornholm has to offer: trade, craftsmen, restaurants - and the town is surrounded by beautiful nature, so you are close to the beach, forest, rift valleys and cliffs.

The sandy beach at Balka, which is an extension of Nexø, is of course a "must" to visit if you have children with you on holiday. The beach offers chalk-white sand, shallow water depth and blue sea as far as the eye can see. But there are also plenty of other experiences in Nexø - and the area around the town.

You can experience Nexø's past as a fishing town at the town's museum, which is located less than 100 meters from the beautiful holiday apartments on Nexø Havnefront. At the museum you can also hear about the dramatic days in May 1945. While the rest of Denmark was celebrating the liberation, Nexø was bombed by Russian planes. The German commander on Bornholm would thus only surrender to British or American troops, but in the big political game, the British and Americans did not dare to provoke the Russians by going so far east. Therefore, the Russian planes bombed Nexø, and only when large parts of the town were in ruins did the German commander surrender. Filled with exciting experiences at Nexø Museum, you can move on to the town square, where there are cafes and exciting shops with handicrafts and clothes. In Nexø Men's Magazine you shop for beautiful men's clothes - and in Gutemensch you get the hottest brands from all over the world for both girls and boys. Upstairs has smart clothes for the girls. Also visit Fashion-Resales, where you can buy second-hand designer clothes at attractive prices. In the store HOLMER you will find lots of Bornholm delicacies in both food and design - for example the Bornholmer Donut, which is a freshly made donut from Bornholm ingredients. Does it get much better? If you are looking for places to eat in Nexø, you should read further down this page. 

5 things you must experience in Nexø

1. Martin Andersen Nexø Museum

If you are interested in literature, then the Martin Andersen Nexø Museum is a "must" to visit when you are on holiday in Nexø. The author's childhood home is decorated as a museum - and from there you can follow the 6.6 kilometer long poet's route that takes you past the beautiful places in Nexø, which Martin Andersen Nexø used as inspiration in his works such as Pelle the Conqueror and Ditte Child of Man.

2. The Dramatic Paradise Hills 

Only 3 kilometers from Nexø you will find the Paradise Hills (Paradisbakkerne), which offer a fairytale-like nature with rocky landscapes, small rift valleys and hiking boulders from the Ice Age. Make sure to tie your shoelaces well before you leave home, because as the name suggests, Paradisbakkerne is a very hilly area. In Paradisbakkerne you can see one of Bornholm's seven castles, Gammelborg, and one of Bornholm's largest rocking stones. Try to see if you can get the ton-heavy rock to rock with just a light touch, and the Paradise Hills are also a popular area for mountain biking.

3. The Bornholm Railway Museum

Once upon a time, it was locomotives that transported the people of Bornholm around the island. It was many years ago, but in several places on the island, you can still see remnants of the old railways - for example, the cycle path from Nexø to the beautiful sandy beach Balka has been built on the old railway line. At the Bornholm Railway Museum, you will experience what it was like from 1900 to 1968, when the locomotives drove from, among other places, Nexø to Rønne.  

4. Market days at Skippertorvet 

Bornholm is known for its cozy hawker markets. The market in Nexø is no exception. Pack your wallet with small coins and look around the many stalls with handicrafts and other quirky things. Listen to the live music while you make a good deal. At the Bornholm flea markets, you can make lots of good bargains for cheap money. 

5. The Butterfly Park in Nexø

The butterfly park in Nexø is a tropical and different experience with more than 1,000 butterflies and lots of exotic plants, flowers and trees. The temperature in the park is always 27 degrees. You can hop on one of the guided tours and experience the many beautiful butterflies - or you can walk around the park and enjoy the many different impressions on your own. Parrots and other tropical birds also live in the butterfly park. Likewise, you can experience waterfalls and a lake with tropical fish species.

Nexø Restaurants

You won't have to look far before you'll find some inviting restaurants in Nexø.

Pizza Deli
In Toldboldgade on the way down to the garden from the square, you will find Pizza Deli. Here, Italian and Bornholm ingredients are combined in the finest style, in the form of crispy pizzas. If you are more into pasta, the menu also offers that. Take the food home in your holiday apartment, or find a bench down at the harbor and enjoy your gourmet pizza or pasta with the view of the sea.

Guldbønnen (The Golden Bean)

When you need a good cup of coffee, or have become hungry for lunch after open sandwiches, you should visit Café Guldbønnen, which is located less than 50 meters from the beautiful holiday apartments on Nexø Havnefront.

Nexø Gamle Røgeri (Smokehouse)
In Nexø you can experience one of Denmark's oldest smokehouses: Nexø Gamle Røgeri. Try the classic smoked herring or the signature dish Sol Over Gudhjem. Enjoy it on the terrace with a sea view in the company of a cold locally produced beer. You can also explore the delicatessen department and buy smoked goods to take home. At Nexø Smokehouse you get an authentic, Bornholm smokehouse experience - and at a very attractive price level. 

Legends, sandstone and Svaneke granite 

The legend of the Devil's Hat
A little outside Nexø is Bodil's Church, and legend has it that a priest once fled from the Devil himself. The priest just made it inside the church grounds before the Devil's long fingers caught hold of the priest. That reportedly made the devil so furious that he threw his hat at the priest. However, he missed the mark, and the hat drilled into the church tower facing the road, where you can still see it wedged into the whitewashed wall to this day. Whether the story is true or not is hard to say, but it is true that there is an inexplicable stone on the church wall, which looks like a hat... and it is also true that Bodil's Church is a beautiful church that is worth a visit.

Quarries and sandstone
Just outside the center of Nexø is Frederik's Quarry, where sandstone was quarried in the 1700s. A little north of the quarry, you can experience the dividing line between the Nexø sandstone and the harder granite type Svaneke granite. There is approximately 1.2 billion years difference in age between the two types of granite. Try to stand with one foot in each zone and feel the wings of history. In Martin Andersen Nexø's short story "The Coast of Childhood", the author tells about this special natural area. Today, the quarry is filled with water and forms an excellent fishing lake where you can catch trout, zander and perch. Sit on a bench and enjoy the beautiful area and the sea view.

Svenske Havn - A secret paradise for water lovers

If you follow the road from Nexø towards Svaneke, after about 3.5 kilometers you will meet a gravel road to the right. If you drive down this, you will be taken down to a true little paradise for anyone who loves to swim from the rocks. The Swedish Harbour (Svenske Havn) is an almost unknown attraction that almost only the local Bornholmers know. The people of Bornholm come to bathe in the clear water and sunbathe on the rocks - and you are also very welcome as a guest. The Swedish Harbour has had its name for centuries. Partly because Swedish fishing vessels landed their catches here in the 1500s, but also because Swedish troops invaded the Nexø area in the 1600s with a landing from the Swedish Harbour. 

Be active in Nexø - or make a good purchase

The Shipyard - Skate center and playland
If you have children with you on holiday, they will love to visit the Shipyard in Nexø. The old shipyard has thus been transformed into a wonderful experience center for the whole family. There is both a playland for the little ones, a skate center for the brave, and a café when you need a well-deserved break. 

Nexø Golf Club
Nexø Golf Club is located at Dueodde Golf Course. Here you can buy green fees, rent trolleys, buggies and other golf equipment. Enjoy the sight of the beautiful nature while playing golf. Dueodde Golf Course is of course carefully incorporated into the Bornholm landscape and with its many lakes is reminiscent of a sea-side course. 

Mountain biking in Nexø and the surrounding area
There is plenty of opportunity to use your mountain bike in Nexø. Only 3 kilometers from the city is Paradisbakkerne, which offers beautiful forest with wild rock formations, canyons and a wide network of trails. There are no marked routes, but the forest is still very popular for mountain bikes. You can consult with a local or hire a mountain bike guide to make sure you're cycling along the most suitable trails. Paradisbakkerne is a private forest area, so you need to be aware of special rules.

You can also hop on your MTB and head for Dueodde. On the way there, you will be led through many green forest areas and the cozy town of Snogebæk. At Dueodde, a large forest area with sand hills and dune landscapes awaits you, where you can have hours of fun walking on your mountain bike. 

Visit Klunserkongen in Nexø
Are you into recycling? Then visit the shop Klunserkongen, which is located at Nexø Harbour. Here you will find everything from books, antiques, lamps to clothes at favorable prices.

Holiday in Nexø
Look forward to a wonderful holiday in Nexø, where you can stay in the beautiful apartments on Nexø Havnefront or in the modern Nexø Husbåde.