Travel to Bornholm and Folkemødet

Folkemødet is located on the Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea. Travel to and from Bornholm is either via ferry or plane. Read more about how to travel to Bornholm and Folkemødet below.

Copenhagen - Rønne (via Ystad in Sweden)

The most established route to Bornholm is via Ystad in Sweden. Tickets are sold from Copenhagen to Rønne by both bus and train companies. Cars can also be taken on the ferry. The total travel time from Copenhagen with bus/train/car is between 3 - 4 hours.

NB: Remember to bring the necessary ID documents, as you will be crossing the Swedish border. For Nordic citizens this must be a passport, driving license or national ID card. Accompanying children with Nordic citizenship are exempt from presenting ID if they travel with a guardian who is a documented Nordic citizen and over the age of 18.

For all EU / EEA citizens, including children under the age of 18, a passport is required at the border.

Third-country nationals are required to present a passport, including a visa or residence permit to the Schengen area.

Transport on Bornholm

During Folkemødet, there are extra buses to transport the many participants to and from Allinge. All bus schedules and routes can be found at Rejseplanen.dk. All buses depart from and arrive at the Kirkepladsen ("Church Square") at the entrance to the festival.

The local bus company, BAT, recommends that all travelers purchase a ticket directly in Rejseplanens app before boarding. Tickets can also be purchased at Church Square or at BAT's office in Rønne as well as in regional buses.

It is possible to buy a Folkemøde-ticket for DKK 250, which gives you access to transport around the whole island during the days of Folkemødet. You can buy tickets in Rejseplanens app.

Access to the festival is only on foot, as during Folkemødet, the harbor town of Allinge is closed off for all through-going traffic. If you arrive by car there are several festival parking lots located around the town.

If you’re traveling by bike, there are several zones for parking bikes located at the entrance points to the festival. It is not allowed to ride your bike on the festival grounds.