Bornholm: the wonders of the craft island
12 locations
Located in the Baltic Sea, Bornholm is as unique as it is famous for its arts and craft. People from around the world come to discover the beautiful scenery and talented craftspeople located on the island. Follow our 12 recommendations to discover glassblowing, ceramics and woodturning here through the masterful hands of the artisans giving Bornholm its reputation.
©Eva Brandt
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artisan
Eva Brandt
Working with stoneware and porcelain, ceramicist Eva Brandt is inspired by the island and the nature...
Larsegade 23, 3700, Rønne, Denmark
Monday and Friday 11:00-15:00
©Ole Akhøj
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artisan
Christina Schou Christensen
The ceramics by Christina are all about combining different shapes and textures, achieving a unique ...
Værftsvej 6, 3730, Nexø, Denmark
By appointment only
©Ida Buss
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artisan
Rick Gerner & Johanne Jahncke
Glassblowers Rick Gerner and Johanne Jahncke connect their love of glassblowing and ceramics with th...
Grønnegade 5, 3730, Nexø, Denmark
By appointment only
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Morten Klitgaard
Having started glassblowing at the age of 10, Morten Klitgaard is today a recognised craftsman all o...
Egevej 3, , Svaneke, Denmark
By appointment only
©Kim Karstensen
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artisan
Charlotte Thorup
Charlotte Thorup trained as a ceramicist on Bornholm before opening her own workshop to create vario...
Vestergade 11, 3740, Svaneke, Denmark
By appointment only
©Jesper Westley
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artisan
Baltic Sea Glass
Baltic Sea Glass is all at once an atelier to meet craftspeople at work, a shop to acquire pieces an...
Melstedvej 47, 3760, Gudhjem, Denmark
Daily 10:00-17:00
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artisan
Hans Henning Pedersen
A native of the island, Hans Henning Pedersen was born on Bornholm in 1950 and opened his own carpen...
Grevens Dal 58, 3760, Gudhjem, Denmark
By appointment only
©Kasper Agergaard Kristensen
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artisan
Maja Frendrup
Chairwoman for Bornholm’s Art and Crafts Association Maja Frendrup creates ceramic jars with local m...
Strandgade 2, Sandvig, 3770, Allinge, Denmark
Monday to Saturday 10:00-16:00
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artisan
Timmi Kromann
Visit Timmi Kromann's workshop, where Nordic knitting traditions are brought to life, inspired by th...
Braenderigaenget 4, 3740, Svaneke, Denmark
By appointment only
©Bornholm Keramikfabrik
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artisan
Bornholms Keramikfabrik
Bornholms Keramikfabrik preserves a proud local ceramic tradition by crafting timeless and simple ta...
Gl. Rønnevej 17D, 3730, Nexø, Denmark
By appointment only
©Alexandru Murar
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artisan
Alexandru Murar
Alexandru Murar, with a rare talent for throwing on the potter's wheel, creates abstract pieces that...
Kildestræde 6, 3730, Nexø, Denmark
By appointment only
©Privat
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artisan
Iben Birch Bech
Iben Birch Bech upcycles textiles and uses plant-based dyes to create functional, decorative, and we...
4 Bohnebakken, 3770, Allinge, Denmark
By appointment only
