Food paradise Bornholm
If you are passionate about new Nordic quality food, sustainable solutions, herring, caramel, rapeseed oil, ketchup and licorice, then Klippeøen is a must.
Regional food culture is first and foremost food with identity. We know where it comes from. We know who has had a hand in it! We know - and are happy to tell - the whole story from farm to table.
The Bornholm food landscape
Explore the Bornholm food landscape – look into the island's beautiful gardens, where you can find the most exotic fruits in Denmark, such as figs and mulberries, which really enjoy the warmth of the rocks. Farmers on Bornholm also supply raw materials for sublime food experiences – products that chefs from near and far use. Bornholm also offers plenty of opportunities to get fish. Not only smoked herring, but also cod, salmon and other specialties. And if you're lucky, you can still buy fresh fish at the harbor.
Fairtrade Bornholm
In 2010, Bornholm was named Denmark's first Fairtrade Island. On Bornholm, it is possible to buy various fairtrade products in the island's shops and several workplaces serve fairtrade-labeled coffee to their employees. The Bornholm Regional Municipality works with sustainable development in many ways - including Fairtrade. The Bornholm Regional Municipality thus purchases a number of Fairtrade-labeled products.
In 2020, Bornholm was named the most responsible island in the EU.
There are more than 2,000 inhabited islands in the EU. Of these, Bornholm has received the EU Commission's honor as the most responsible island in 2020.
The “Responsible Island Prize” is the name of the energy prize, which rewards the development of new technology and renewable energy.
Bornholm has distinguished itself by starting the phase-out of coal and oil early. And with limited financial resources available, the island has established renewable energy sources such as solar cells, wind turbines, biomass – as well as making investments in district heating and other innovative technologies.
The result is efficient and reduced energy consumption and large reductions in CO2 emissions, proof that green transition can succeed in practice.
Gourmet from Bornholm is exported
Companies on Bornholm make unique foods such as world champion cheese, butchery, chocolate, ice cream, rapeseed oil, mustard, organic ketchup, flour, bread, biscuits, dairy products and much more. Fortunately, it is not only the people of Bornholm who have noticed the high quality found in Bornholm products and foods - Bornholm delicacies have also become an export item. But don't worry! There is enough for everyone who comes to Bornholm - because things taste best at home.