Could Bornholm be a hidden gem for internationals?

More and more internationals are discovering Bornholm, the island in the Baltic Sea with a unique character and a growing job market.

The port in Gudhjem on Bornholm. The island is famed for its beautiful scenery. Photo: Visit Bornholm

Bornholm is no stranger to internationals. In 2023, the top countries from which internationals relocated to Bornholm were Germany (18 percent), Ukraine (10.6), Italy (8.6), Poland (8.3), and Sweden (7.1). The Copenhagen Post has talked to David Christensen, Coordinator at Newcomer Citizen Service, and Bornholm’s Mayor Jacob Trøst to understand the mindset of internationals on […]


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