Teglkås Havn (West Coast Bornholm)

When you are on Bornholm, make sure not to forget the west coast of the Island. Sure, the beaches in the south are amazing. The east coast is fantastic. The north coast is impressive. But the west coast is so authentic and relaxed. Small harbours just to sit and enjoy the silence. The best bike route on the Island is the one along the west coast. Hard to top!

There are several nice small harbour places on the west coast of Bornholm. Teglkås Havn is one of them. Just a short walk south of Helligpeder lies Teglkås Havn, another of Bornholm’s quiet, traditional fishing settlements — a place that perfectly captures the understated charm of the island’s west coast. Nestled between cliffs and rocky shoreline, Teglkås is little more than a cluster of stone houses, a tiny harbor, and a handful of boats gently rocking in the calm, clear water. The name Teglkås refers to the area’s old brick kilns (tegl means “brick” in Danish), which once stood here in the 18th and 19th centuries, producing tiles and bricks from the local clay. Today, the kilns are long gone, but the village still feels anchored in time, steeped in the textures of rock, sea, and history.

The harbor itself is sheltered by a small stone pier, where fishermen once hauled in herring and cod. The buildings are classic Bornholm granite — sturdy, simple, and beautifully weathered — with red roofs and white window frames that glow warmly in the late-afternoon light. The surrounding landscape rises steeply behind the village into wooded hills, and a narrow coastal path connects Teglkås with nearby Helligpeder and Hasle. On calm evenings, the sea mirrors the sky, and the quiet hum of the waves becomes the only sound in the air.

Teglkås is a place of small details: the reflection of a boat hull in the harbor water, the scent of salt and pine, the deep stillness that settles over the coast after sunset. For photographers, it offers a perfect balance of intimacy and atmosphere — not grand or dramatic, but full of quiet poetry. It’s one of those rare places where you can still feel the slow rhythm of island life, untouched by time.

Best time to visit

• Evening for warm light and reflections in the harbor.

• Early morning for solitude and soft color tones.

• Autumn for long shadows and vivid contrasts.

Practical tips

• Small parking area just above the harbor; short walk down.

• No facilities — bring drinks or snacks if staying for sunset.

• Combine with Helligpeder or Hasle for a scenic half-day route.

• Respect the quiet setting — several buildings are private homes.