Why is Sankt Ibs Kirke also simply called Ibsker? Sankt Ibs Kirke is one of Bornholm’s oldest churches. It was built at the end of the 12th century. The church is Romanesque in style. It boasts the second largest church tower on Bornholm. Only the Aa Kirke in Aakirkeby has a larger one. The name Ibsker is deeply intertwined with the history of the church. You see, “-ker” is a Bornholmsk place-name ending that means “church”. This ending is found in almost all parishes on Bornholm. It is often used to refer to both the church and the town itself. This is likely because the church was often built first and the town grew up around it. So, Sankt Ibs Kirke became simply Ibsker, a testament to its central role in the community.
Nexø Lystskov
Have you ever heard the tale of Fandens Keglebane? It’s a story whispered among the towering trees of Nexø Lystskov,