Ruth's Church

#38 among destinations in Denmark

Romanesque architecture, Church

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Ruth's Church is a parish church located in the village of Rutsker near Hasle on the Danish island of Bornholm. The church was built in the early 13th century in the Romanesque style. Situated on a hilltop 130 m above sea level, it is the island's highest-standing church. ()

Local name: Ruts Kirke Coordinates: 55°12'55"N, 14°45'0"E

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HovedstadenDenmark

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Ruth's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hammershus, Tejn, Ny Kirke, Hammerfyr.

3.9 miN
Clifftop castle ruins and visitor center
Hammershus
99 min walk • Hammershus stands as an imposing historical sentinel on the rocky cliffs of Bornholm, Denmark. This medieval fortress, the largest in Northern Europe, is a testament to the island's rich and tumultuous past. Constructed in the 13th century, it was designed to protect...
4.1 miNE
Sailing, Marina
Tejn
105 min walk • Nestled on the rugged coast of Bornholm, Denmark, the quaint harbor town of Tejn is a serene getaway that boasts a picturesque marina. This charming marina is a focal point of the town and serves as a haven for sailing enthusiasts and fishermen alike.
5.3 miS
Romanesque architecture, Church, Architecture
Ny Kirke
135 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscape of Bornholm, Denmark, Ny Kirke is a historic church that exudes medieval charm and architectural significance. As one of the island's round churches, Ny Kirke stands as a testament to the distinctive ecclesiastical design that...
5 miN
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Hammerfyr, Hammeren
127 min walk • Hammeren Lighthouse is located on the Hammeren peninsula on the northwestern tip of the Danish island of Bornholm.
2.5 miNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Sankt Ols Kirke, Allinge-Sandvig
63 min walk • Nestled in the quaint town of Allinge-Sandvig on the northern coast of the Danish island of Bornholm, Sankt Ols Kirke stands as a serene embodiment of the region's religious and architectural heritage. This ancient church, whose origins can be traced back to the 12th...
4.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Hammersø
121 min walk • Nestled on the rugged terrain of Bornholm, the Danish island in the Baltic Sea, lies Hammersø, Denmark's largest freshwater lake. A jewel amid the island's diverse landscape, Hammersø offers a serene retreat and a picturesque setting that captivates nature lovers...
4.8 miNE
Church
Allinge Church
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3.6 miSE
Church
St. Clement's Church
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3.9 miNE
Church
Tejn Church
101 min walk • Tejn Church is located at Tejn on the north-east coast of the Danish island of Bornholm. The most recent of the island's churches, it was built in 1940 to a Functionalist design by Emanuel Grauslund. It is a simple, whitewashed building on a granite base with rectangular, small-paned windows and a red-tiled roof.
2.8 miSW
Church, Gothic architecture
Hasle Church, Hasle
72 min walk • Hasle Church is the parish church of Hasle, a port on the western coast of the Danish island of Bornholm. It is located on a hill to the east of the town overlooking the harbour.
5.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Døndalen, Gudhjem
136 min walk • Døndalen is a valley in the northern part of the Danish island of Bornholm. Located next to the road from Gudhjem to Tejn, it is known for its waterfall, which is Denmark's longest.