Christiansø Travel Guide

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Explore Christiansø

Things to Do  

Book a guided walking trip on the islands

Book a guided walking trip on the islands, Christiansø

 OH_DK Says:  Some local people offer guided tours on the islands: Max. number of people in the group is 30, and it cost 350 Dkr. pr. hour.For booking call:Marit Starn: +45 5646 2056Anna Kjøller: +45 2460 4298 weekdays between 9-12 and 18-19Brian Stigfeldt: +45 4035 2232 between 9-12 and... 

See the local Museum in Lilletårn

See the local Museum in Lilletårn, Christiansø

 OH_DK Says:  The museum is located in Lilletårn (The Little Tower) on Frederiksø. The tower were actually build to defend the the harbour that used to be the Baltic Sea base for the Danish fleet.They have a big collection of weapon and other exhibits from the military period, but have... 

Hotels  

Old prison: Old prison,new hotel

Old prison: Old prison,new hotel, Christiansø

 Tuna_ank Says:  Old prison now hotel. There are 10-12 rooms. But you can stay there just if you know somebody from Christianso. :-)) 

Christianso kamping?: Camping at Christianso

Christianso kamping?: Camping at Christianso, Christiansø

 Tuna_ank Says:  Camping place very nice. But you must call for reservation before you go. I didn't try but I advice if you have a time. 

Christiansø Gæstgiveri: One hotel with only 6 rooms

Christiansø Gæstgiveri: One hotel with only 6 rooms, Christiansø

 OH_DK Says:   There's a very good view to the harbour and Frederiksø.In the high season (1 June to 1 Sep) a dobble room cost 900 DKR and a single room 800 DKR - otherwise the prices is 100 DKR less. In 2 of the rooms they can make 2 extra beds.The hotel is closed in the period 24... 

Campground "The Duchess Bastion": Best defended campground in Denmark

Campground "The Duchess Bastion": Best defended campground in Denmark, Christiansø

 OH_DK Says:  "Hertugindens bastion" is a very small campground and there is only space for about 20 tents so you need to make a reservation good time in advance.My friend and I were fortunate enough to have a place for my little tunnel tent last summer. We stayed one night and had a... 

Restaurants  

Gæstgiveri: The best - - and only restaurant on the island
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They serve good Danish food - mostly seafood. The menu changes with the season and I have only been very satisfied (Have only eaten 2 times there)

Favorite Dish: Last time I got a very nicely decorated fried plaice with boiled potatoes.

Updated Feb 21, 2007

Address: Right beside the harbour

Phone: +45 5646 2015

Website: http://www.christiansoekro.dk/sider/hotel.html

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Nightlife  

Ask the locals about the nightlife
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When I was there last summer we were sitting in the local pub having a beer (same building as the hotel) and suddenly 3 men sat down and played their instruments and some young locals started to dance - - so things happens very spontaneously.

I have heard that the locals have a meeting house on Frederiksø called "Månen" (The moon) where they sometimes have a big party.

Updated Mar 17, 2007

Phone: +45 5646 2015

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Transportation  

Postboat to Christianø

Postboat to Christianø, Christiansø

 janvanommen Says:  The only way to visit Christiansø is by boat. From Svaneke the postboat sails every day to the islands.From Gudhjem in the summerseason two boats are sailing to the islands. You are allowed to stay for three hours on the islands.Cats and dogs are not allowed!!!From Gudhjem... 

Walk around on the islands

Walk around on the islands, Christiansø

 OH_DK Says:  There's no cars and normal roads on the islands so you have to walk to get around. You can walk anywhere in about 10-15 minuttes. Remember that it is STRICTLY forbidden to walk on the walls because of loose stones and the risk of falling down. 

Ship to Christiansø

Ship to Christiansø, Christiansø

 OH_DK Says:  From Gudhjem there is one boat departure every day at 10:00 in the low season (May and September). In the high season (June, July and August) there's many departures starting at 10:00. From Allinge there's fewer departures - look at the timetable on the website.Remember not... 

Shopping  

Christiansø Kiosk: The local Kiosk

Christiansø Kiosk: The local Kiosk, Christiansø

 OH_DK Says:   Here you can buy postcards, stamps, icecream, a little bit of fast food like Danish hotdogs and other souvenirs. 

Ruth's Kryddersild: Local marinated herrings

Ruth's Kryddersild: Local marinated herrings, Christiansø

 OH_DK Says:  In the southern part of Frederiksø there's some old canon boat shacks where you can buy "Ruth's Kryddersild" (Ruth's Marinated Herrings). They are produced on the island and is a Danish speciality. Try them on a slice of rye bread together with a little cold Aquavit... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Dont disturb the the birds in the breeding season
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In May a lot of birds is having eggs and sit on their nest on the ground so take care and dont go too close to the nests.
There's a lot of Eider nests on the ground and the female has very good camouflage colors so you dont see it until you almost step on it - it is very still and will not move.
A lot of other sea birds will make a lot of noise and try to scare you if you come near their nest or young ones.

Updated Mar 18, 2007

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Off The Beaten Path  

Go swimming in the Baltic Sea
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On the west side of Frederiksø there's a little bathing jetty for going swimming. We considered going swimming there but there were too much algae in the water - not so nice.
Instead we went over to the east side of Christiansø and there we found some good cliffs to sit on and to jump in the water from.
I had a swim to some small rocks "Østerskær" 2-300m east of the coast - must be the absolutely most eastern point of Denmark.

Updated Mar 17, 2007

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Favorites  

Staying overnight on Christiansø
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Favorite thing: If you plan to stay overnight you need to plan long time in advance. There's not many rooms in the hotel, and the campground is very small.

It is very interesting staying overnight on the island because then you really get to meet the locals after all the other tourists have taken the boat back to Bornholm.

Updated Mar 11, 2008

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