Sweden, Finland and Norway may have half a million islands, but none can compare to Denmark’s Bornholm!
Sweden and Finland may feel rightly offended, and Norway perhaps a little worried.
Together they have well over half a million islands: Sweden with a world record 267,570, Norway close behind with 239,057 and Finland third globally with 178,947.
In contrast, Denmark only has 443, of which 78 are habitable, but on a list of the world’s 50 best islands compiled by Big Seven TravelDenmark trumped them all by landing in 15th place with Bornholm.
Norway was five places behind with Sommarøy, and Sweden and Finland were not included at all!
Technically closer to Sweden…
To rub salt into the round, Big Seven Travel admitted that Bornholm is actually technically closer to Sweden.
But a series of wars that ended in Denmark’s favor have seen the island rest permanently in its hands since 1660.
“Denmark may not be the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to idyllic islands, but that is part of Bornholm’s charm,” applauded Big Seven Travel.
“Technically closer to Sweden, this picturesque island is a 30-minute flight or a 2.5-hour drive from Copenhagen. Combining pristine beaches, quaint fishing villages and a renowned culinary scene, it’s the perfect place to get away for a few days. Get on two wheels and explore its 200km of cycle paths to really get under the skin of this lovely, relaxed island.”
Mauritius is number one
The first position in the ranking was the Indian island, the paradise island of Mauritius, with Jamaica, Koh Mak in Thailand, Anguilla and Madeira completing the top five.
But before Denmark claims Nordic bragging rights, it must be admitted that the Icelandic island of Flatey took ninth place.
Which is not bad for a country with only 30-40 islands.