Aakirkeby: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Aa Church, which gives Aakirkeby its name, was built in the mid-12th century and is considered one of the oldest churches on Bornholm. For travellers interested in historic churches, it is a specific cultural point of reference.

For anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Aakirkeby, this page provides a concise overview of the town.

Character of the Town

A local dining example in Aakirkeby combines ingredients from Bornholm with Italian pizza-making traditions.

Aakirkeby lies in the southern centre of Bornholm, away from the coast, and is surrounded by green fields and gentle hills.

The agricultural landscapes around Aakirkeby are criss-crossed by numerous hiking and cycling trails. Those travelling with an interest in hiking or cycling will find a suitable point of connection in these many routes.

Surroundings

Bornholm and Antoinette are located in the surrounding area of Aakirkeby. Sankt Povls Kirke and Bodilskirke are also located in the surrounding area.

In the wider regional surroundings of Aakirkeby are Hullehavn, Sorte Gryde, Hammershus and Solomons Kapel.

Context

Aakirkeby lies centrally on Bornholm and is the only one of the island's historic market towns located inland.

The nearby Almindingen provides a context for hiking, birdwatching and geological features such as Rokkestenen in the wider surroundings of Bornholm; as a nearby Bornholm attraction, it is not located within Aakirkeby.

Aakirkeby is a local centre with shops, institutions and cultural facilities serving the surrounding area.

NaturBornholm in Aakirkeby explains Bornholm's geological development from prehistory to the present day.

For further location options on Bornholm: Sose, Svaneke, Tejn, Bodilsker, Klemensker, Vang, Ã…rsdale, Listed

For the overview of the wider destination: Bornholm.