Østerlars Church
Østerlars Kirke
The largest of Denmark's seven mysterious round churches stands on an island in the Baltic Sea.

📜 Alabaster white with coal black tarred shingles on the roof, Østerlars Kirke is Bornholm's biggest and oldest round church.
🔍 It originally served as both a place of worship and a fortified refuge against seafaring invaders.

Why Go

🎨 Historic murals depicting the birth of Christ, gates of hell, and Judgement Day scenarios
⛪ Remains a hub of modern activity, holding regular services
🏝️ Largest and oldest round church on Bornholm
🛡️ Unique architecture, once a fortified refuge

Tips

🕒 Tourists are welcome to wander through when services aren’t in session.

Hours

🕒 Services are held on Sunday, and the church is open to the public all days of the week.

Last updated 28 days ago

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