Sandvig and Allinge sit at the northern tip of Bornholm, twin villages so close they have long been treated as one. Of the two, Sandvig is the quieter — a cluster of half-timbered houses around a small harbour, backed by rocky headlands and heather-covered hills. Allinge is the more practical, with shops, restaurants, and the ferry connection to Christiansø.
The main draw is the landscape. The granite cliffs along the north coast are the most dramatic on Bornholm, and the ruins of Hammershus — Scandinavia's largest medieval fortress — stand on a headland just west of Sandvig. The fortress is free to explore and the views from its walls reach all the way to Sweden on clear days.
The beaches here are smaller and rockier than Bornholm's famous south coast sands, but the swimming is good at Sandvig Strand and the coastal paths are excellent for walking.