Moseløkken Stenbrudsmuseum
Museum in the still-active Moseløkken granite quarry near Allinge: stonemason demonstrations and hands-on granite working.
About the museum
The Moseløkken Stenbrudsmuseum is on the Hammerknuden peninsula in northern Bornholm, in the middle of an old granite quarry where stone is still quarried on a small scale today. The museum is housed in one of the quarry's former workshop buildings and shows how the island's stone industry has developed over the past roughly 150 years. On Bornholm, sandstone has been quarried since the 18th century; in the 19th century granite quarrying was added, which strongly shaped the north of the island.
The exhibition presents the tools and equipment of the quarrymen and explains the various trades in the quarry – from driller and splitter to stonecutter. Historic photos, videos on modern stone extraction and examples of the island's different types of rock round out the picture.
A special feature is the hands-on approach: a stonemason demonstrates old working techniques, and visitors may work on granite themselves with hammer, chisel and drill. The museum receives no public funding; it is financed through admission fees and is supported by a friends' association, Stenbrudsmuseets støtteforening.
Highlights
- Location in a still-active granite quarry on Hammerknuden
- Demonstrations by a Bornholm stonemason
- Hands-on granite working with hammer and drill
- Tools and photos on the 150-year-old stone industry
- Museum shop with souvenirs
Admission & discounts
| Adults | DKK 90 |
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| Children & teens | DKK 80The children's price applies under age 13; no free age is stated. |
| Groups (10+ people) | DKK 80 per personPrice per person for 10 or more people. |
Payment by cash or MobilePay only, no card payments. Admission fees finance the operation of the museum.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
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- Hands-on stations
Children (and adults) can work on granite themselves with tools and watch a stonemason at work.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in the Moseløkken quarry on Hammerknuden in northern Bornholm, not far from the Hammershus castle ruins.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop with souvenirs; bringing your own food is allowed.
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 | Guided tours for groups of 10 or more by booking (approx. 1 hour); for the whole visit the museum recommends 1.5–2 hours. Stonemason demonstrations and hands-on activities are part of the regular visit. |
