Ekkodalen & Ekkodalshuset

Giant tartelets and grand nature experiences in the heart of Bornholm

Ekkodalen is one of Bornholm’s most beautiful and iconic natural wonders – and Ekkodalshuset, at the entrance to the valley, is every bit as iconic for its gigantic tartelets (Danish puff-pastry shells with a creamy chicken and asparagus filling), its cosy atmosphere and its classic Danish dishes. Here you get both a lovely walk and a lunch you won’t forget in a hurry.

Dianna Brinch

Gourministeriet

Ekkodalen & Ekkodalshuset– Bornholm's biggest tartelet and most beautiful valley

We had been tipped off by our friends Nina and Kim: “If you go to Ekkodalen, you HAVE to eat at Ekkodalshuset. And yes, you HAVE to order the tartelet.” So we did. And it was one of those experiences where you find yourself smiling along the way, because the whole thing is so well done and so cosy.

A walk through Ekkodalen

We started the day with a walk through Ekkodalen – Bornholm’s longest rift valley. It is a dramatic, lush landscape of steep rock faces and old beech trees, and the famous echo really is great fun to try – especially for children and the young at heart. We followed the paths past grazing cows, goats and sheep, and the scenery changes constantly. You truly feel the grandeur of nature here.

Lunch at Ekkodalshuset – a giant tartelet and plenty of hygge

After the walk we sat down to lunch at Ekkodalshuset, which stands right at the start of the valley. The restaurant has been here for over 100 years and is also used for concerts and events. It has a slightly old-fashioned but enormously charming style – with a terrace, a garden and plenty of life. We sat outside in the sun and enjoyed every bit of it.

And the food? Well, naturally it was tartelets for the girls – and what a tartelet! Over 500 grams of home-made filling in a hand-baked pastry shell. It was practically a meal in itself. Jes is a huge pariserbøf fan (a seared minced-beef patty served on toast with raw egg yolk and trimmings) and of course had to have it – and it was really good too. He also got to taste the girls’ tartelets (there was plenty to share), and they held up all the way through. Full of flavour, creamy and thoroughly classic in the best sense.

The service, by the way, was really good – friendly, attentive and quick.

What we ate at Ekkodalshuset

Ekkodalshuset serves classic Danish lunch dishes – many with a twist, but always with a twinkle in the eye. Here is a selection from the menu:

We had:

Genlyds-Tartelet – 500 g of chicken, asparagus and a lusciously creamy sauce in a hand-baked pastry shell (DKK 165)

Pariserbøf – classically served with raw egg yolk, capers, pickles and beetroot (DKK 149)

To drink: Villa Mansay Chardonnay by the glass (DKK 158), with Danish fruit juices and sparkling water for the girls

Also on the menu:

Ekkoisten – roast beef smørrebrød (open-faced rye bread sandwich) with horseradish and beetroot salad (DKK 169)

Herring plate with the house’s own marinated herring (DKK 149)

Hot-smoked salmon with rysteribs (sugared redcurrants) and new potatoes (DKK 155)

Genlyds beef burger and veggie burger (DKK 130–155)

Children’s menu with two small tartelets or children’s tapas (DKK 84)

There is also a fine selection of draught beer from Svaneke Bryghus, cloudy fruit juices, house wines and sparkling wines – including Sancerre rosé and Thienot Champagne.

Highlights:

- Location: Right at the entrance to Ekkodalen, in the middle of Bornholm’s lush interior
- What we ate: Tartelets, pariserbøf, white wine and soft drinks
- Highlights: The gigantic tartelet, cosy outdoor dining and beautiful nature right outside the door
- Price and value: Our lunch including drinks came to DKK 937 for two adults and two children – very reasonable for food of this quality and size
- Atmosphere and service: Relaxed and genuinely friendly staff, quick service and smiles all round

Address

Ekkodalsvejen 5
DK-3720 Aakirkeby

Website

ekkodalshuset.dk

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