Bornholm the migrants did not remain. Bornholm also attracted many famous artists at the beginning of the 20th century, forming a group now known as the Bornholm school of painters. In addition to Oluf Høst, they include Karl Isaksson (1878–1922), from Sweden, and the Danes Edvard Weie (1879–1943), Olaf Rude (1886–1957), Niels Lergaard (1893–1982), and Kræsten Iversen (1886–1955). Bornholm, as a part of Denmark, was captured by Germany on 10 April 1940, and served as a lookout post and listening station during the war, as it was a part of the Eastern Front. The island's perfect central position in the Baltic
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