Step into an exciting world of Bornholm’s military and conflict history at Bornholm’s Defence Museum. Explore our impressive collection of military vehicles, splendid uniforms, and formidable sabres, providing you with a unique insight into Bornholm’s past and the military units that have influenced the island.
At our museum, you can not only experience the history of the Danish defence throughout the years but also learn about Bornholm’s role in the Swedish wars, the occupation period, encounters with the Russians, and the intriguing period during the Cold War.
Wednesday-Saturday: 10AM-4PM
Sunday-Tuesday: Closed
National holidays: Closed
The museum is open at the above hours betweeen 1st June to 28th September 2024.
The museum is open every day during the autumn holiday in week 42 (October 16th to 23rd).
Adults: 85 DKK
Children (6-16 year): 40 DKK
Children (0-5 years): Free
Pensioners: 65 DKK
Veterans (military): 50 DKK
Animals are not allowed in the museum’s indoor areas – guide dogs excepted.
Bornholms Forsvarsmuseum
Arsenalvej 8
3700 Rønne
Phone no. +45 5133 0033
E-mail: kontakt@formus.dk
As one of the few places in Denmark, you can see Danish uniforms from the 18th century to the present day. Everything from the splendid colorful uniforms of the Napoleonic era to modern camouflage patterns.
View a splendid collection of edged weapons from nearly all branches of the Danish defence – including cavalry sabres, cutlasses, and other formidable edged weapons used by Danish soldiers and sailors throughout history.
Countless books, documentaries, and films have all been inspired by the story of the Enigma machine and those who cracked its code. Get a close look at this unique piece of technology on our first floor.
Bornholm Defence Museum is located within historical buildings, each with its own fascinating stories.
Step inside the fortress ‘Kastellet’, which has housed both Danish and German soldiers. The building has even served as a quarantine site for those afflicted with the plague – fortunately, many centuries ago.
Your visit helps fund the development of new exhibitions and our effort to preserve the many unique artefacts in our collection.
Throughout history, Bornholm has been a vital pawn in the power play between kingdoms, great powers, empires, and superpowers. The island has been invaded several times and experienced occupations by Swedes, Germans, and Russians.
At Bornholm’s Defence Museum, you can learn more about the military history of the island and experience a unique collection of military objects, buildings and vehicles.
Visitors can view a collection of military vehicles in the museum’s courtyard. Each vehicle’s history relates to service with a Danish military unit on Bornholm. However, the collection also features well-known American vehicles like the M24 tank and a converted scout Humvee.
At Bornholm’s Museum of Defence, visitors can learn more about the fascinating stories from the past. Among others, learn about two locals discovering Hitler’s secret super weapons or heard about the defection of Warsaw-Pact pilots.
From the brutal battlefield at Dybbøl in 1864 to the Cold War and operations in Afghanistan. Bornholm’s soldiers and sailors have been in every Danish war since the Danish Kingom was formed.
Book a guided tour for 600 DKK for up to 10 persons + regular entry fee per person. Contact us on booking@formus.dk
Our tour guides are experts in the island’s military history and offers a unique insight into the exhibitions and artefacts.
We required booking for our guided tours at least one day in advance.
Bornholm’s Defence Museum is just 15 min. (1km) on foot from Rønne Harbour and the cruise pier. The route to the museum leads through a forest path along the town’s beautiful cemetery.