Bornholm and named Burgundy in France. Bornholm formed part of the historical Lands of Denmark when the nation united out of a series of petty chiefdoms. It was originally administratively part of the province of Scania and was administered by the Scanian Law after this was codified in the 13th century. Control over the island evolved into a long-raging dispute between the See of Lund and the Danish crown culminating in several battles. The first fortress on the island was "Gamleborg" which was replaced by "Lilleborg", built by the king in 1150. In 1149, the king accepted the transfer of three
Vang, Bornholm 1874 (now demolished). Two breakwaters form the harbor, which can handle vessels up to . Approximately to the southwest, there is a long pier which is used by vessels for granite-loading. The pier berths have depths that range from . The village is also popular with tourists, commanding fine views of Hammershus to the north and Ringbakkerne to the south. The harbour is open to pleasure craft. There are also well-signposted walks in the area. Vang, Bornholm Vang is a little fishing village on the northwest coast of the Danish island of Bornholm, north of Hasle. From the late 19th