Bornholm the Soviets took the position that the stationing of foreign troops on Bornholm would be considered a declaration of war against the Soviet Union, and that Denmark should keep troops on it at all times to protect it from such foreign aggression. This policy remained in force after NATO was formed, with Denmark as a founding member. The Soviets accepted the stationing there of Danish troops, which were part of NATO but viewed as militarily inferior elements of the alliance, but they strongly objected to the presence of other NATO troops on Bornholm, in particular of US troops. On 5
Bornholm Express Allinge from Simrishamn and 40 minutes to Christiansø. In May and September, "Bornholm Express" runs between Bornholm and Kolobrzeg (Poland). Update 3-Sep-2018: This vessel no longer sails between Sweden and Bornholm. Bornholm Express The Bornholm Express is a fast passenger ferry which was built in 2006 by Damen, Gorinchem, Netherlands. It is currently in active service. "Bornholm Express" was built in Singapore in 2006 by Damen Group, Gorinchem, the Netherlands as yard number 082. The ship is a 322 GT monohull design constructed of aluminium. "Bornholm Express" is long, with a beam of and a depth of . She is