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After eight years of patient work, Bornholm now looks set to make Danish history: the first commercial harvest of Danish-grown truffles is approaching.<\/p>\n\n

A Pioneer Project in South Bornholm<\/h2>\n\n

Behind the project are mother and daughter, Lisbeth Kjellberg and Kirstine Nystr\u00f8m, who run Tr\u00f8ffel Bornholm<\/strong> ( https:\/\/www.troffelbornholm.dk\/<\/a> ). The adventure began more than 20 years ago on a trip to Gotland, where they discovered how truffles were cultivated. Their dream of transferring this knowledge to Bornholm became reality in 2017, when they established a plantation in South Bornholm.<\/p>\n\n

Today, there are around 530 hazel and oak trees, all grafted with mycelium from the black burgundy truffle(Tuber aestivum)<\/em>. Recent root samples have shown that truffles are growing, and all indications are that 2025 could be the year when Bornholm can present the first Danish truffles.<\/p>\n\n

Nature’s own clock<\/h2>\n\n

Truffles hide underground in close proximity to the roots of trees. They only reveal themselves when they are fully mature because at that point they emit a special scent, which in nature attracts animals to dig them up and spread their spores. This means that harvesting can only be done at regular intervals.<\/p>\n\n

To find the hidden mushrooms, Truffle Bornholm has enlisted the help of the truffle dog Saga<\/strong>, who is trained to sniff out the valuable tubers – without even sinking his teeth into them.<\/p>\n\n

Bornholm raw material with potential<\/h2>\n\n

The fact that truffles can now be grown on Bornholm is not just culinary news, but a potential milestone for the island’s raw material profile. Truffles are considered “black gold” internationally, and Kirstine Nystr\u00f8m sees great potential:<\/p>\n\n

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“We want to make truffles a Bornholm ingredient and eventually a trademark for the island.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

Already now, Truffle Bornholm has helped other Bornholmers establish truffle plantations so that the island can develop into a center for Danish truffle cultivation.<\/p>\n\n

Extending the season<\/h2>\n\n

Tourism is also a significant benefit. As truffles are harvested from October to February, they can create new activities in the Bornholm fall and winter season.<\/p>\n\n

Here, Tr\u00f8ffel Bornholm aims to offer truffle safaris<\/strong> where visitors can experience the hunt for the underground delicacies, as well as making the annual Truffle Festival<\/strong> a draw. The festival combines truffle hunting, lectures with experts and a dinner where truffles are used in every dish. In 2025, the festival will be held on October 25.<\/p>\n\n

Historical significance<\/h2>\n\n

The fact that Bornholm is on the threshold of Denmark’s first truffle harvest has a very special historical significance. It’s not only the culmination of years of work, but also a moment when Denmark adds a new ingredient to its food culture. Bornholm has long been known as a gourmet island, and truffles can now add another layer to this story.<\/p>\n\n

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