The scenic Jutland Wadden Sea island Rømø offers one of Europe's best beaches, family activities and a cosy island atmosphere.

A 10 km long dam connects Rømø, the larges island of the Jutland Wadden Sea, with the main land. 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.
The area Kongsmark is situated close to the middle of Rømø, on the eastern side and about 4 km south of the dam. The area is a nature area with pines, and a number of walking paths lead you through the area. Kongsmark offers both shopping possibilities and restaurants. The closest larger town is Skærbæk, which is situated 17 km from Kongsmark.

Beach

On the western side of Rømø you will find one Europe's best bathing beaches - the 15 km long Lakolk Strand, where 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. Furthermore, 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

Rømø consists of 90% nature landscapes with large heather areas and dune plantations, where trees and bushes bear witness of the rough North Sea wind. Furthermore, a rich wildlife is present here.
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 wide beach invites activities such as surfing, flying with kite, 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.
Anglers have good possibilities for a haul in the fishponds Rømø Lystfiskerparadis and Renbæk Lystfiskersø, close to Skærbæk.
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.
Golf players can try out the courses at Arrild Golf Club (34 km), Toftlund Golf Club (38 km), Ribe Golf Klub (38 km) and Tønder Golf Klub (48 km).
Good nature experiences await you along the many bicycle and nature paths of the island.

Worth a visit

The beautiful old Rømø-farms are very characteristic on the island.
The church Brøns Kirke from the year 1200 is the larges roman village church in the country.
The nature centre 'Naturcenter Tønnisgård' is established in an old Rømø-farm with thatched roof and displays an exhibition about the nature and culture of Rømø.
The doll museum 'Danmarks Mekaniske Dukkemuseum' shows up to 150 years old figures.
The national museum Kommandørgården is a restored farm from the year 1748, showing the prosperity, which was brought to Rømø by the commodores.
Rømø Sommerland is an activity park with more than 40 different activities for the whole family, f.x. water world and minigolf course.
Rømø Mini Museum in Lakolk informs about the nature of Rømø and the influence of the tide throughout the years.
Many artist and craftsmen inhabit Rømø, and you will find a number of galleries, candle factories and potteries on the island.

Excursion spots

Skærbæk Museum is a regional museum, which is established in a former merchant's house from the year. The culture and history of the district is illustrated (17 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 (37 km).
Pretend you are a viking for a day at the viking centre 'Lustrupholm VikingeCente' 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 (38 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 (48 km).

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