Late Summer at
Melsted Seaside Hotel
Once summer vacation is over, Bornholm shows itself at its very best. The sea is still warm after a long summer, the light grows softer, the pace slows down, and the island returns to its peaceful rhythm.
At Melsted Badehotel, you’ll stay right on the water’s edge in a true seaside resort atmosphere, directly adjacent to the beach, the sea, and the cliffs, and just a pleasant walk from idyllic Gudhjem. Here, you can start your day with a morning dip from the swimming pier, enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the sea, and end the day with exceptional cuisine at Restaurant Melsted Badehotel, where the season’s finest ingredients take center stage.
Late summer is the perfect time to explore Bornholm without the hustle and bustle of summer—but with almost all the same experiences still available.
Melsted Badehotel has been named Denmark's best seaside hotel for 2026. Find more information about our rooms and restaurant here.
Summer lasts longer on Bornholm
4 Good Reasons…
… to visit Bornholm in late summer:
1. The ocean is still warm
Enjoy the warm late-summer seawater from our swimming pier, combined with a sauna, a sauna infusion, or a quiet moment on the beach.
2. The Peak Season for Gastronomy
Late summer is harvest time. The restaurant offers the very best from Bornholm’s pantry: fish, shellfish, mushrooms, berries, apples, and the island’s many fresh ingredients—all served in our lovely restaurant just a few meters from the water’s edge.
3. Wellness and Tranquility
Visit our new wellness studio, where you can book yoga, Pilates, EMS training, or a sauna session, and let your body unwind after the day’s activities.
4. Bornholm Without Cows
Now there’s plenty of space on the trails, in the galleries, and at the attractions. You’ll experience the authentic island with time to really take it all in.
Enjoy the fact that summer lasts longer on Bornholm. Statistically speaking, there are more hours of sunshine and higher temperatures well into September. It’s no wonder the island is known as the “Sunshine Island.”
An iconic Seaside Hotel
Melsted Badehotel, Bornholm’s first seaside hotel dating back to 1932, is located right on Melsted Beach, with its bathing pier, sand dunes, and the island’s rugged sea cliffs. Here, classic seaside hotel charm meets Nordic elegance in historic surroundings, where each room has its own unique character. For generations, the hotel has been a gathering place for guests seeking tranquility, a sense of togetherness, and exceptional cuisine—and today it remains one of Bornholm’s most iconic places to experience the authentic seaside hotel idyll. Read more about the seaside hotel here.
The Quiet Season
Many people associate beach resorts with July, but for many of our regular guests, late summer is the absolute highlight of the year.
The light turns golden, the evenings are long and peaceful, and the beach once again feels like a private oasis. Here, you’ll have time to read a book on the terrace, go kayaking along the coast, or simply enjoy the tranquility while overlooking the Baltic Sea.
The Restaurant at Melsted Badehotel is a central part of the experience when you visit Melsted Badehotel on Bornholm. Here, attentive service, views of the Baltic Sea, and a cuisine focused on fish, seafood, and the best seasonal ingredients from Bornholm come together. Under the leadership of hotel and executive chef Mathias Sejer Sørensen, delicious dishes are created with respect for classic craftsmanship and modern Nordic traditions—served just a few steps from the beach. Read more about the dining experience here.
Late summer is harvest time
Fall is slowly beginning to make its presence felt, and the kitchen follows nature's rhythm.
Under the direction of hotel and executive chef Mathias Sejer Sørensen, the restaurant serves dishes inspired by the day’s catch, seafood, mushrooms, herbs, late-summer vegetables, and the island’s many local producers.
The combination of the ocean view, the relaxed atmosphere, and classic craftsmanship makes dinner a natural part of your stay.View our menus here.
A wealth of activities
Experience Bornholm at its most beautiful, with a wealth of activities both locally and throughout the island. From Melsted Badehotel, you can walk directly onto the coastal trail toward Gudhjem or the Helligdom Cliffs, bike through the Bornholm countryside, or visit the island’s many artisans, smokehouses, and farm shops.
Late summer is ideal for:
- Hikes along the coast
- Swimming, Kayaking, and SUP in the Baltic Sea
- Golf just a few minutes from the hotel
- Art galleries and glassblowing workshops
- Bike rides through forests and along the coast
- Padel at the Melsted Badehotel Padel Club
- Sunsets from the cliffs around Melsted or from the sea on a boat trip aboard the M/S Thor or on the small ferry to Christiansø.
Bornholm’s nature remains lush, but the pace is quite different from that of midsummer. Here, a stay isn’t about seeing as much as possible, but about making the most of every moment.
This fall, we’re offering golf and gourmet getaways at special rates in combination with our midweek and 4-for-3 promotions here. Contact us to learn more.
Late Summer Getaway
Whether you're looking for a romantic weekend getaway, a gourmet getaway, or simply a few quiet days by the sea, late summer is one of the most beautiful times of the year at Melsted Badehotel.
We look forward to welcoming you for a few days of ocean views, fine dining, wellness, and the special tranquility that only late summer on Bornholm can offer.
Read more about the many things to do in and around the beach hotel here.