Five-course dinner magic and a sunset at Melsted Badehotel

It all began with the world’s friendliest taxi driver, Bjarne, who picked us up in Nordlandet. The drive to Melsted Badehotel became a little sightseeing tour in itself, full of his good stories about the island, about places worth exploring, and about the bakery in Rønne that reportedly makes the best cinnamon swirls on Bornholm.

We arrived at the beautiful white building with the classic logo on the gable. Everything spoke of summer, style and hospitality. Inside we were met by pale blue tones, soft furniture and a cosy sitting room that led us straight into the restaurant. An evening we won’t soon forget was waiting for us there.

Atmosphere and the view

The sun was casting its last rays over what must be one of the most beautiful viewpoints on Bornholm. The restaurant has large windows and a terrace where, weather permitting, you can eat outside with a front-row seat to the sea. It was a little too cool this evening, but the view and the light still went straight to our hearts.

Child-friendly at the highest level

Our girls, Alberte and Olivia, had pasta with meatballs – flavourful, homemade and prepared with the same care as the adults’ menu. But it was the dessert that stole the show: koldskål ice cream with six kinds of toppings – made from koldskål, the Danish cold buttermilk dessert soup, and served with everything from fresh berries and crumble to tiny meringues. It was a true dessert landscape and perhaps the most thoughtfully executed children’s dessert we have ever seen.

Service and atmosphere

The staff were kind, attentive and relaxed – a perfect balance between professionalism and warmth. The whole place radiated ease and a genuine love for what they do.

The end of the evening

We rounded off the evening with Bjarne picking us up again and driving us home to Nordlandet. An evening that ended in the same spirit as it began – friendly, calm and full of presence.