3 Best Restaurants in Bornholm, Denmark

Located in the sand dunes on the idyllic southern stretch of the island, this New Nordic disciple serves Michelin-starred dishes with a strong focus on local produce. It looks like a traditional Danish summer house, but the food is anything but traditional; the lofty ambitions and equally high culinary capabilities of the young chefs have made it one of Denmark’s most daring, darling restaurants. There's a restaurant of the same name and run by the same team in Copenhagen.

Bornholm’s ice-cream game is strong, with several artisanal producers, but this family-run ice-cream parlor and café takes the prize. That’s because of both the ice cream---organic milk from Bornholm is paired with local fruit, berries, and herbs---and the location in a former smokehouse located directly on the coast with a beautiful view of the sea and cliffs. Besides ice cream, the café serves good coffee, a few light dishes, and wine, cocktails, and beer.

Locals get into heated arguments about which smokehouse on Bornholm is the best, but most can agree that Nordbornholms Røgeri, with its great views of the sea and an idyllic beach, is one of the best. The buffet—featuring smoked, baked, fried, and fresh fish—is popular, but you also can also order smaller à la carte dishes.