Snogebæk: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

You can rent a holiday apartment in Snogebæk. The harbour of Snogebæk is an island harbour connected to the shore by a bridge – a distinctive feature of the local built heritage. This particularly appeals to travellers interested in maritime townscapes and local heritage.

Geographical location

Snogebæk lies between Nexø and Dueodde on Bornholm’s southeast coast; both towns form part of its immediate travel context. The town is situated on a sandy beach on Bornholm’s southeast coast, including the nearby beach area of Balka.

Snogebæk serves as a local visitor centre for the large holiday-home areas around Balka and Dueodde.

Local character

The harbour area is associated with smoked fish, restaurants and local food businesses; this includes a smokehouse next to the harbour.

There is a mini-golf course in the town centre, offering a family-oriented activity.

Snogebæk retains the character of a maritime fishing village. Preserved original fishermen’s cottages and houses are now used as restaurants, a smokehouse, shops and other visitor-oriented businesses.

Surroundings

The area surrounding Snogebæk includes Hullehavn, Bodilskirke, Rispebjerg and Æggebjerg; Brændesgårdshaven is also part of this surrounding area.

Sankt Povls Kirke is located in the immediate vicinity of Snogebæk.

Bornholm forms part of the wider regional surroundings of Snogebæk.

Local specialities

Kjærstrup Chokolade began making handmade chocolates and Flødeboller in Snogebæk in 1999 – as Bornholm’s first chocolatiers.

Experiences

A coastal hiking route from Svaneke to Snogebæk is approximately 16 km long and passes through Årsdale, Nexø, Balka Strand and coastal landscapes before ending near Snogebæk. The stage is of interest to travellers looking for a longer coastal hike as a specific experience.

The coast south of Snogebæk is used for coastal fishing, including sea trout fishing around Broens Odde.

The nearby Hundsemyre marsh is a protected area with a rich variety of plants and many bird species; birdwatching is possible there in the wider area around Snogebæk.

Further destinations for orientation: Boderne, Knudsker, Bodilsker, Årsdale, Rispebjerg Huse, Ertholmene, Kås, Østerlars.

For the overview of the higher-level destination: Bornholm.