Helligdomsklipperne, Coastal granite rock formation in northern Bornholm, Denmark
Helligdomsklipperne is a granite rock formation along the northern coast of Bornholm with steep vertical walls rising from the Baltic Sea. The cliffs display the rough structure of this ancient rocky shoreline with hollows and projections shaped by waves and water over time.
The cliffs served as a medieval pilgrimage destination with a chapel called Trefoldighedskapellet built atop the rock walls. Visitors traveled there to access healing spring waters that flowed from the site.
The cliffs bear names linked to local figures, including one named after painter Georg Emil Libert who captured these coastal views in his work. These place names reflect how the landscape became part of the identity of people living nearby.
The cliffs are accessible by marked walking paths from Gudhjem or via boat tours departing from the harbor there. Bus line 7 from Nexø provides another option for reaching the area without walking.
The cliffs contain deep caves such as Våde Ovn and Torre Ovn carved by water erosion into the ancient rock. These caves reveal how waves have shaped these stones over vast stretches of geological time.
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