Villas in Svaneke
Svaneke suits couples and small families who want Denmark's easternmost town on foot, with a harbour, smokehouse and sweet makers close by. Homes sleep from four to eight and about half have a fireplace. The coast is rocky, with one small sandy cove.
- Villas
- 20
- From, per week
- £892
About Svaneke
Svaneke is a market town of about a thousand people on Bornholm's east coast, and the second-smallest chartered town in Denmark. Life centres on the harbour and the square, where there is a smokehouse, a fish restaurant and beer from the local brewery, and the chocolate, caramel and sweet shops are all within walking distance of each other. A glassblowing studio and a ceramics studio add to the craft side. The homes are spread around the town over a few kilometres, mostly sleeping four to eight, and few have a sauna. The coast is rocky with footpaths along it; Hullehavn, near the lighthouse, is a small sandy cove between the rocks. Out of season, check which shops and studios are open.
Is Svaneke right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and small families who like a walkable harbour town
- Not for you if
- You want a wide sandy beach beside the house, because the coast here is rock with only a small cove.
Near Svaneke
Hullehavn
Small sandy beach between the rocks beside the lighthouse, with a diving board and a kiosk.
Listed
Small fishing village, one of three recommended as worth a look on a day out from Svaneke.
Bølshavn
Another fishing village recommended for a visit from Svaneke, alongside Listed and Årsdale.
Årsdale
Fishing village named with Listed and Bølshavn as worth seeing while you are based in Svaneke.
Getting to Svaneke
Fly from Copenhagen to Rønne, about 40 minutes with several flights a day, or take the Bornholmslinjen car ferry from Ystad in Sweden to Rønne, about one hour 20. Cycle tracks reach all parts of the island, but a hire car makes the wider island simple.
When to go to Svaneke
In summer the harbour car parks can be crowded, so use the free ones at Korshøje or Sydskovvej and walk in. Hullehavn has a diving board and kiosk, so it is a summer spot. The rest of the year the footpaths along the rocky coast and the cycle tracks still work, and fireplaces suit cold evenings. Check opening times for the studios, shops and restaurants before you travel.
Villas in Svaneke
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"Vivina" - 200m from the sea
Svaneke, Bornholm, Denmark
4
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+8 more
from£200
per night
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4-star property
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"Lätizia" - 300m from the sea
Svaneke, Bornholm, Denmark
8
4
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+6 more
from£127
per night
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"Melusine" - 200m from the sea
Svaneke, Bornholm, Denmark
4
2
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+5 more
4-star property
4-star property
"Nani" - 500m from the sea
Svaneke, Bornholm, Denmark
8
4
0
BBQDishwasherParking+6 more
from£135
per night
4-star property
"Carola" - 1km from the sea
Svaneke, Bornholm, Denmark
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+5 more
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Svaneke villa holidays: questions answered
Is Svaneke good for a beach holiday?
Not really. Svaneke's coast is rocky, with footpaths along it. Hullehavn, by the lighthouse, is a small sandy beach between rocks with a diving board and a kiosk, but it is a cove, not a long strand.
Is Svaneke walkable?
Yes. Life centres on the harbour and the square, and the chocolate, caramel and sweet shops are within walking distance of each other. The catch is summer parking, which can be crowded at the harbour, so leave the car at Korshøje or Sydskovvej.
What is Svaneke known for?
Food and a preserved old centre. It has a smokehouse, a brewery and sweet makers around the harbour, and it won the European Architectural Heritage Gold Medal in 1975. Jørn Utzon designed the water tower.
How do I get from Copenhagen to Svaneke?
Fly to Rønne, about 40 minutes, then drive across the island, or drive to Ystad and take the car ferry, about one hour 20. The whole trip by ferry takes around two and a half hours from Copenhagen Airport.
Does Svaneke have a lighthouse?
Yes. A square lighthouse, 18 metres tall, stands southeast of the harbour. It was taken out of service in 2010 and is privately owned, so you see it from outside.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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