In the eighteenth century it was planted with pines, as well as Ammophila and Leymus grasses to reduce sand drift.

The vast dune area and associated sandy beach start at Haslemere extending some 30 kilometres (19 mi) almost without interruption.

[4] Bornholm has varied natural features, such as Almindingen, Hammeren, Jons Kapel, Paradisbakkerne, and Helligdomsklipperne.

[5] Dueodde is the largest beach on Bornholm and is reachable by a short walk from the bus stand.

The sand dunes formed by the blowing wind rise to heights of 12 metres (39 ft) above the nearby sea.