Havneby - holiday homes with sea view on Rømø
 The cosy town Havneby is situated 8 km south of the dam, on the eastern coast of the scenic Wadden Sea island Rømø. The holiday houses in the Havneby area are situated in a beautiful and quiet moor area, and most of the houses have a view of either the Wadden Sea or the North Sea. The cosy harbour area has a quite unique and peaceful island harbour atmosphere, and both birds and seals can be observed here. You can sail to the island Sylt from here. Havneby is a suitable destination if you wish to swim, fish, walk and drive on bicycle in the idyllic landscape.
It is possible to buy groceries in Havneby. The nearest larger town is Skærbæk, which is situated on the mainland, 23 km from Havneby.
Rømø is connected with the mainland through dam. The lovely nature, the long wide and sandy beach, the Wadden Sea, the North Sea, the fresh sea breeze, the rich wildlife, the many birds, the well-preserved Rømø-farms and the cosy atmosphere makes Rømø an interesting holiday destination.
Beach
Few kilometres west of Havneby lays one of Europe¿s best bathing beaches.
On the 15 km long Lakolk Strand it is possible to drive your car all the way down to the waters edge. The fine, completely stone-free sandy beach has shallow water, a sandy bottom, dunes and Blue Flag. Therefore, it is very suitable for children. The beach is rather unusual because of its width - between 1.5 and 6 km - which invites beach activities of every kind. Activities like windsurfing, kite buggy driving and flying with kites are very popular here.
The difference between high and low tide is substantial, and twice a day the water level changes significantly. Therefore you are to be careful when you park your car close to the water.
Nature
 The plantation 'Vråby Plantage' is situated right behind Havneby in an old and undulation dune area with many walking paths.
The beach 'Sønderstrand' is the southernmost corner of Rømø, and here a large dune dike protects against sand drift.
Rømø consists of 90% nature landscapes with large areas, covered with heather, and dune plantations, where trees and bushes bear witness of the rough North Sea wind. All over the island you can experience a rich population of birds and animals.
The northern part of the island is laid out as a bird sanctuary for the many wading birds of the Wadden Sea. Seals also reside on the island, and within the later years more sperm whales have stranded on Rømø.
Activities
The lovely nature areas, surrounding Havneby, invite walks.
Anglers will find good opportunities from the piers in Havneby as well as in the fishpond 'Rømø Lystfiskerparadis'.
The wide beach 'Lakolk Strand' invites leisure activities like surfing, kite flying, kite buggy driving as well as walks and horseback rides. Furthermore, you are able to walk on the sea floor - without getting wet - and find interesting things, brought in by the tide.
On the 920 m long track in Skærbæk Gokart Center you can challenge each other and experience speed and excitement. The leisure centre Skærbæk Fritidscenter contains a swimming baths with i.a. water slide, springboards, hot water pools and a sauna (23 km).
Golf players can try out the courses at Arrild Golf Club (37 km), Ribe Golf Klub (43 km), Toftlund Golf Club (44 km) and Tønder Golf Klub (51 km).
Worth a visit
 Right above the harbour, a couple of old, rusty canons are placed on a dune in Havneby.
The doll museum 'Danmarks Mekaniske Dukkemuseum' by Østerby exhibits up to 150 years old figures (2 km).
The national museum 'Kommandørgården' by Rømø Kirkeby is a restored farm from the year 1748, showing the prosperity, which was brought to Rømø by the commodores (3 km).
Rømø Sommerland by 'Kommandørgården' is an amusement and activity park with more than 40 different activities for the whole family, f.x. water world and minigolf course.
The nature centre 'Naturcenter Tønnisgård' by Tvismark is established in an old Rømø-farm with thatched roof and displays an exhibition about the nature and culture of Rømø (7 km).
Rømø Mini Museum in Lakolk informs about the nature of Rømø and the influence of the tide throughout the years (12 km).
All over the island the beautiful old Rømø-farms characterize the landscape.
Excursion spots
Skærbæk Museum is a regional museum, which is established in a former merchant's house from the year 1909. The culture and history of the district is illustrated here (23 km).
Step into the world of the iron age in the park Hjemsted Oldtidspark, close to Skærbæk. The centre contains a museum, an iron age farm, graves and underground passages among other things (18 km).
Visit the culture town Løgumkloster and go exploring in the interesting convent, erected by monks in the 12th century (42 km).
Pretend to be viking for a day at the viking centre 'Lustrupholm VikingeCenter' in Denmark's oldest town Ribe, and meet with the blacksmiths, bow makers, weavers and cooks of the viking age and see their families and homes (43 km).
In Tønder you can sense a cosy atmosphere in Denmark's oldest provincial town with the interesting historic museums and the many good restaurants (51 km).
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