The Bornholm Art Tour

text: Martin Poul Gangelhoff 

Foto: Anders beier

In 2025, Bornholm’s Art Round will celebrate its 10th anniversary.
A whole decade of open studios, curious visitors, and a spring island bathed in creativity. The Art Round has become a tradition – a yearly highlight where the island’s artists and artisans open their doors and welcome visitors into their own worlds.

Imagination runs wild on Bornholm, where crafts are thriving. Since 2017, the island has proudly held the title of ‘Makers Island’ – the first island in the world and the first region in Europe to join the exclusive World Craft Region club – one of the highest accolades in the world of craftsmanship. And that honor is palpable as you move around the island. In galleries and workshops, you’ll encounter vibrant diversity: paintings shaped by green and moody landscapes, glass and ceramics forged in fire, recycled art, knitting, woodwork, photography, and much more. Here, tradition and experimentation merge in the hands of both young and seasoned creators, locals and newcomers alike.

Bornholm’s Art Round is the time of year when it all comes together. Four spring days during which the island’s artists and artisans showcase their work and open up their workshops. They share both their process and their passion. Across the island, you can stop for coffee, cake, or a bite to eat – because during the Art Round, many cafés and restaurants also open their doors and become part of the experience. It’s a sensory journey where you can see, hear, smell, touch, and taste your way through the Bornholm spring.

The Art Round takes place each year around Ascension Day. For those who want a preview – or a follow-up – a joint exhibition is held at Svanekegaarden both before and after the festival. Here, works from all participating artists are displayed. And in the catalogue – found on Bornholmlinjens ferries and in cultural venues – you’ll find inspiration for your route, and maybe discover new favorite artists.

Further details about this year’s programme are available on the website for the Bornholm Art Tour: bornholms-kunstrunde.dk

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