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Danish island in the Wadden Sea
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Rømø is an island in the Wadden Sea National Park at the west coast of South Jutland, Denmark. The attraction of Rømø is the spectacular nature: the heather, the enormous beaches, the Wadden Sea.
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Kommandørgården
Mansion house of the Thaden family, built in 1749 and remodelled later. Free WiFi.
Tiny 1784 straw-roof school building.
Exhibitions on nature and the Wadden Sea. Tønnisgård arrange many organized tours and events in the region. It is a good place to start a vacation to get an idea about what is going on.
Tells the history of the Rømø’s formation, from a sandbank to its present size.
Sankt Clemens Kirke
Church from 1200. Notice the seven model ships and the hat hooks.
Fence made of whalebones. Made in 1722 when wood was a scarce resource on Rømø.
Rømø Lys
Make your own candles.
Rømø Fiskesø
Put and Take
You can pick you own oysters north-east of Havneby. The oysters are there all year. But they are safe to eat in months with a name with an "R". Bring rubber boots.
4-hour guided boat tour watching seals, harbour porpoises, and birds.
Horse riding in the woods or on the beach
Visit the World War II bunkers on Rømø. Guided tours in German and Danish. It starts by a presentation in Tønnisgård when you drive or cycle in your own vehicle to the first bunker. You visit four bunkers. The two last ones are a bit challenging. You have to climb ladders and move in narrow shafts. Bring a good flashlight (they have a few extra for people who did not bring a flashlight) and shoes that can take some water.
5-hour bus tour visiting sights in the Wadden Sea (departs from Tønder on Tuesdays).
At Kirkeby Dog Park, your dog can roam without a leash. Oct-Mar dog can also run free on the beaches. There are also dog parks at Lakolk and Vråby.
Kitesurfing and windsurfing at the north end (go right then you get on to the beach).
South Beach
The south beach is the place for beach sailing (blokarts and kitebuggies). But also interesting to explore on foot.
This 20 km² area is used for training air to ground attacks. You are allowed to watch the activities from the observation platform. Watch out for the laser lights.
Swim in this natural swimming pool which is filled at every high tide. The water is warmer than at the beach.
10 ha artificial lake with a large concrete bird hide created in 2024
Steaks and fish. Has a huge buffet.
Solid Danish food. Good seafood.
Popular seafood restaurant.
Very informal place with excellent fresh fish. The luxury seafood platter is a bargain.
Pizzas and pasta. Eat at tables inside and outside.
Very cosy cafe and antique shop. Big selection of cakes. Free Wifi.
Very traditional Danish food.
Friendly place with burgers, spareribs, etc. Dogs welcomed
A cafe on the west of the island which claims to have the best ice creams on Rømø.
Microdistillery with a focus on specialty gin and rum.
Great location, you can walk right through the dunes to the wide beach. Also have 4-person family apartments with a small kitchen.
Bed and Breakfast. Free WiFi.
Motel-style apartments in a half-circle, with a lake completing the circle.
Experience Rømø by renting one of the many popular summer houses.
Kwik Spar
Rømø Bageriet
Rømø Slagteren
Butcher and delicatessen. Very helpful. Try the local lamb.
The largest grocery shop on Rømø.
By ferry
By bus
Bus No. 285 leaves from Skærbæk train station and stops at Lakolk, Nørre Tvismark (The Havnebyvej/Vesterhavsvej intersection), Kongsmark, and Havneby.
By bike
Rømø is a good size for bicycles and there are bicycle paths along the major roads (Havnebyvej and Vesterhavsvej).
On horseback
Horseback riding is very popular on Rømø. You can ride on all public roads, the beaches, and marked bridleways.
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