Snogebæk is an old fishing hamlet on the Bornholm south-east coast - between the best beaches of the island: Balka and Dueodde.
 In the cosy and quiet village Snogebæk you will find a vivid harbour and fishing environment.
Snogebæk offers good shopping possibilities and more restaurants. Among other things the area has a number of smoke houses, where you can smell or taste the various fish specialities of the island.
The holiday houses are situated right outside the village, in the plantations by the sea.
Beach
The beach by Snogebæk is a mixture of sand and grass, and the water is shallow. However, the beach is surrounded by 2 of the best beaches in Bornholm.
The beach 'Balka Strand' is sheltered from the westerly wind, and with its shallow water and the sandy bottom, it is very suitable for children. It is possible to rent water cycles, deck chairs and surf equipment here.
During the high season, lifeguards keep an eye out for the bathers on the beach.
A slope leads from the ice-cream stall down to the waters edge, and makes it possible to bring a perambulator and a wheel chair to the beach.
The beach by Dueodde is magnificent, wide, chalk-white and suitable for children. The slightly shelving bottom has a number of sand bars and the water is clear. Windsurfing is a very popular activity by the beach of Dueodde.
Nature
 'Paradisbakkerne' by Nexø is an undulating rock landscape with a number of walking paths. Experience the rift valleys, the heathery raised bogs, the boulders and the peculiar vegetation of the area.
'Almindingen', east of Rønne and north of Åkirkeby, is the fifth largest forest in the country. It is a scenic and varying forest in a highland with i.a. ponds and small lakes. Here you will also find 'Rytterknægten', the highest point in the island (162 m).
On the northern part of the island, by the fabulous nature area 'Hammerknuden', the scenic rocky coast, the rift valleys, the waterfalls and the rocky caves will impress you.
By 'Helliddomsklipperne' between Gudhjem and Allinge steps lead you down through a deep gorge. Rugged rock formations in the water create dramatic sceneries.
More caves conceal in this area. North-west of here lays the valley 'Døndalen' with a stream, which creates a 25 m high waterfall 'Døndalsfaldet' every spring.
Activities
You will find a number of marked paths on the island, which can be followed on foot, on bicycle or on a horseback.
Anglers will find it natural to fish directly from the shore by Snogebæk, but the possibilities are also good on the see or in one of the fishponds or streams of the island.
In Dueodde, only a few km from Snogebæk, you will find a lovely seaside golf course. It is also possible to play minigolf and tennis in the area.
Worth a visit
 Experience the local artists when they work in their glass factories, workshops and galleries.
A stroll through the old streets of the town leads you by the beautiful houses with thatched roofs.
In Nexø, a few km north of Snogebæk, you will find more museums, i.a. the childhood home of Martin Andersen Nexø or the museum of fishing and shipping 'Nexø fiskeri- og søfartsmuseum'.
It is also possible to enjoy a day in the tropical butterfly park 'Bornholms Sommerfuglepark & Tropeland' in Nexø.
'JOBOLAND Brændesgårdshaven' in Svaneke is a former farm, but today a popular nature and amusement park with a unique profusion of flowers and numerous attractions (14 km).
'NaturBornholm' in Åkirkeby informs of the nature of Bornholm - right from the origination in the glowing lava 1.7 billion years ago (18 km).
Excursion spots
'Bornholms Middelaldercenter' in Gudhjem is a historic experience centre. The live environment from the Middle Ages (the period 1350-1450) contains living-quarters, a water mill, a forge and a fortified castle mounds (28 km).
The art museum 'Bornholms Kunstmuseum' in Gudhjem exhibits works of famous Bornholm painters and shows theme exhibitions with art, design and handicraft (28 km).
Experience Rønne, the 'capital' of Bornholms, with its old, beautiful half-timbered houses, music, theatre, shopping possibilities and restaurants. During the summer the harbour buzzes with atmosphere. Marked days are arranged and you can by local handicraft (33 km).
Hammershus is an impressive old castle from the year 1250, which rises from a steep rock hillock on the northern tip of Bornholm (45 km).
The round churches are the landmarks of Bornholm. The characteristic whitewashed churches have served as defence, storage of supplies and as church houses.
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