Balka

Balka, also Balke, is a village and seaside resort midway between and on the southwest coast of the island of . As of 2022, it has a population of 200. It is best known for its wide beach with fine white sand.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Fandens Keglebane and Nexø Museum.

Stone
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is a stone.

Museum
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is the town museum of on the island of . Located in the harbour area of the town, it is housed in a historic sandstone building. is situated 3 km northeast of Balka.

Museum
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is a museum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Snogebæk and Stenseby.

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is a fishing village and tourist resort in the south-east of the Danish island of some 5 km south of with a population of 682. It shares a fine sandy beach with neighbouring .

Hamlet
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is a small settlement near St Bodil's Church in the southeast of the island of . For a time, an active community grew up around Bodilsker Station on the – railway which operated from 1900 to 1968. is situated 2½ km west of Balka.

Balka

Latitude
55.04113° or 55° 2′ 28″ north
Longitude
15.1043° or 15° 6′ 16″ east
Elevation
8 metres (26 feet)
Open location code
9F7Q24R3+FP
Geo­Names ID
6690132
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