Erichsens Gård
Listed townhouse from 1806 in the old town of Rønne with 19th-century living quarters and a historic garden.
About the museum
The townhouse on Laksegade in Rønne's old town was built in 1806 and extended in the 1830s and 1840s. In 1832, it was acquired by Kanzleirat (chancery councillor) Thomas Erichsen, after whom the property is named today. He married Michelle Westh in 1838; the couple had twelve children.
The house became known through two artists who frequented it: the Bornholm-born painter Kristian Zahrtmann portrayed the daughter Vilhelmine Erichsen, and the poet and painter Holger Drachmann married her in 1871. Memories of both are still present in the house today; their paintings themselves hang in Bornholms Kunstmuseum.
The entire property has been under heritage protection since 1919. In 1950, Elena Erichsen handed the house over to Bornholms Museum, which has operated it as a branch ever since. Visitors walk through parlors and rooms that show the life of a middle-class family in the second half of the 19th century, and learn more about the Erichsen family and their guests from the hostesses.
The house includes an old, quiet garden in which only plants that were available at the time the garden was created grow – including roses, perennials, lavender, herbs, fruit trees, and a ginkgo. On some days, pancakes are baked in the kitchen or mustard is ground.
Highlights
- Well-preserved townhouse from 1806 with 19th-century furnishings
- Memories of Kristian Zahrtmann and Holger Drachmann
- Historic garden with only period-appropriate plants
- Garden tour with the gardener every Saturday during the season
- Homemade pancakes on selected days
- Founded
- 1950
- Operated by
- Bornholms Museum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | DKK 50 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Children and teenagers under 18 free |
| Groups (20+ people) | DKK 70 per personGroup price with a booked tour, plus DKK 800 for the tour; 20% off admission for groups of 20 or more |
| Fællesbillet (Bornholms Museum, Hjorths Fabrik, Erichsens Gård, and Melstedgård, valid for one week) | DKK 175available online |
| Klippekort (six museums and attractions on Bornholm, valid for 7 days) | DKK 250valid for Bornholms Museum, Hjorths Fabrik, Erichsens Gård, Melstedgård, NaturBornholm, and Bornholms Kunstmuseum |
Members of Bornholms Museumsforening have free admission. The Saturday garden tour is included in admission. During the season, the garden is freely accessible Mon–Thu.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Steps at the entrance and cobblestones in the courtyard and garden; the house is hardly suitable for wheelchair users and people with walking difficulties. The museum helps by arrangement.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Hands-on stations
- Stroller-friendly: not available
In the garden, flowers and plants can be pressed for your own herbarium, on some days with guidance, otherwise with a template. Strollers are not well suited because of the steps and cobblestones.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available · 50 m to the entrance
Parking within about 50 m.
The house is located in the old town of Rønne.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant: not available
On some days there are homemade pancakes from the kitchen; coffee and tea in the garden. Bringing your own food is allowed in the garden.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Good to know | Garden tour with the gardener every Saturday at 11:00 during the season (approx. 1 hour, included in admission). Group tours of the house and garden last 45–60 minutes; booking via bm@bornholmsmuseum.dk or +45 56 95 07 35. A virtual tour is available on the website. |
