Bornholm is a Danish island in the Baltic Sea off the south coast of Sweden. In its north are the clifftop ruins of Hammershus, a medieval castle. By the jagged Helligdomsklipperne rocks near the town of Gudhjem, Bornholm Art Museum shows the work of painters attracted by the island’s natural light. Weed in Bornholm
Key facts:
1. Location: In the Baltic Sea, closer to Sweden than mainland Denmark. ∼145km east of Zealand. Weed in Bornholm
2. Size: ∼588 km². Population ∼39,000.
3. Main towns: Rønne = largest town + ferry port. Other towns: Nexø, Gudhjem, Svaneke, Allinge.
4. Nickname: “Sunshine Island” — Denmark’s sunniest spot.
5. Known for:
– Round churches: 4 medieval fortified churches unique to Bornholm.
– Smoked herring: “Bornholmer” — smoked at traditional smokehouses.
– Hammershus: Northern Europe’s largest medieval castle ruin.
– Rocky coast: Cliffs on the north, sandy beaches on the south like Dueodde.
– Arts & crafts: Glass, ceramics, design — lots of artist studios.
Getting there:
1. Ferry: From Ystad, Sweden ∼1h 20m. From Køge, Denmark ∼5h 30m.
2. Plane: Flights from Copenhagen to Bornholm Airport Rønne ∼35 min.
3. Bike-friendly: Very popular for cycling holidays.
Example sentences:
1. “We’re spending summer on Bornholm.”
2. “Bornholm is famous for its round churches.”
3. “The ferry to Bornholm leaves from Ystad.”
Cannabis laws in Bornholm
Recreational use: Illegal
1. Possession: Illegal to possess cannabis. For small amounts up to 9.9g for personal use, the typical penalty is a fine. The usual fine is around €70 / ∼522 DKK.
2. First-time vs repeat: First-time offenders may get a warning instead of a fine, especially for socially vulnerable people. Repeat offenses or larger amounts can lead to prison.
3. Sale/growing: Selling and growing cannabis is illegal. Possessing 10kg+ is a serious crime with 10-16 years imprisonment.
4. Seeds: Legal to buy and possess cannabis seeds, but illegal to grow them.
Medical use: Legal with restrictions
1. Pilot program: Medical cannabis is legal through a 4-year pilot program that started Jan 2018. You need a prescription from a doctor.
2. Products: Doctors can prescribe approved cannabis products, dispensed by pharmacies.
CBD & hemp
1. Legal if <0.2% THC: Since July 1, 2018, cannabis products with up to 0.2% THC are not banned under the euphoriant substances order. CBD oil from industrial hemp is legal.
2. Still regulated: CBD products must follow Danish rules for food, cosmetics, or medicine. CBD making therapeutic claims needs approval as medicine.
Enforcement reality
Denmark has shifted to a stricter ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to sale, use, and possession. In Copenhagen alone, police issued almost 30,000 fines for drug misdemeanors 2000-2008, mostly for cannabis possession.
Bottom line for Bornholm: Recreational cannabis is illegal. Small possession = fine, not usually jail. Medical = legal with prescription only
Where to find weed in Bornholm
For a cannabis adventure in Bornholm, head to bars, nightclubs or bus station, cannabis smokers tend to concentrate around these areas. Some popular spots to find cannabis in Bornholm might include:
1.Underbar – Nordlandet’s cozy bar/restaurant. Tap beer from Bornholm breweries, wine, snacks, dinner. Rønne area
2. The Golden Rooster – Traditional Danish _bodega_ in central Nexø. Harbor views, classic Danish food, billiards, bar. Open Thu 12pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-12am
3. Nostalgia Cafe & Cocktail Bar – Cocktail bar on Bornholm. Live music, dancing, relaxing atmosphere.
4.Saxophone – Bar open daily till 1 AM. Good/cheap cocktails, pizza, sports. Described as “the place to go when all other places are empty or closed”
5. Eleven Club – Rotating café/bar on 11th floor of Arka Medical SPA hotel. 360° views, cakes, coffee, live piano sometimes. More of a lounge than a club
