Helligdomsklipperne

The Helligdomsklipperne cliffs stretch along the northern coast of Bornholm, featuring 22-meter vertical granite walls that rise from the Baltic Sea waters.

The formation served as a medieval pilgrimage destination with a chapel called Trefoldighedskapellet situated above the cliffs, where people gathered for healing spring waters.

The rock formations bear names reflecting local heritage, including Libertsklippen, named after painter Georg Emil Libert who frequently depicted these coastal features.

Visitors can access the cliffs via marked paths from Gudhjem, take boat tours from the harbor, or reach the site using bus line 7 from Nexø.

The formation contains deep caves called Våde Ovn and Torre Ovn, formed through water erosion in the ancient gneiss rock dating back 1,700 million years.

Location: Bornholm regional municipality

Elevation above the sea: 20 m

GPS coordinates: 55.22491,14.89643

Latest update: March 8, 2025 04:29