Langdal - holiday homes by an unspoiled nature area on Rømø

Langdal on the southern part of Rømø is a cosy holiday area, which contains houses with thatched roofs. Langdal is situated right by the scenic plantation 'Vråby Plantage', and close to a lovely beach. Towards south the nature is characterized by trees, moor, dunes and heather, and before you reach the dike and the beach, the gravel road leads you through areas Sønderstrand and Landsende. The area appears very untouched because of the thick nature and the rich animal life in the plantation. You will find many leisure activities, more restaurants and good shopping possibilities close to Langdal.
In Havneby, 3 km from Langdal, you will experience a cosy harbour area with a quite unique and peaceful island harbour atmosphere.
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

The lovely, wide and sandy beach 'Sønderstrand' by Landsende has shallow water, s sandy bottom and dunes. The beach is very suitable for children, and during the summer period a lifeguard keeps an eye out for the bathers on the beach.
The beach is divided into an area for beach sailors and kitebuggy drivers as well a bathing area. It is also very popular to fly with kites here.
As it is not possible to bring your car all the way down to the water's edge, you will have to walk the last 300 metres.
When you visit the beach, you have to be aware of the tide, which rises fast on the level beach.
You can also visit the 15 km long beach 'Lakolk Strand', where you can drive your car all the way down to the waters edge. However, the beach has traffic-free areas in the northern and southern parts. Windsurfers also have their own areas on the beach. The fine, completely stone-free sandy beach has shallow water, a sandy bottom, dunes and Blue Flag. Therefore, it is suitable for children.

Nature

Langdal is situated right by the southern outskirts of the plantation 'Vråby Plantage', which is a beautiful forest area with hills, winding paths, the 18 metres high viewpoint 'Stagebjerg', a marked walking route and a rich animal life, which consists of i.a. roe deer, hares and pheasants.
South of the plantation, trees, dunes and heathery areas characterize the holiday area. By the beach a large dune dike protects the area against sand drift.
Towards north you will find the plantation 'Kirkeby Plantage' with pines, a high viewpoint-dune as well as more bridle and walking paths. The plantation 'Tvismark Plantage' by the dam equally invites walking routes and a viewpoint.
The northern part of the island has been laid out as a bird sanctuary for the many wading birds of the Jutland Wadden Sea. Seals also reside on the island, and within the later years more sperm whales have stranded on Rømø.
All over the island you can experience a rich population of birds and animals.

Activities

At the beach 'Sønderstrand' you can drive with kitebuggy. Large kites pull up the small vehicles with high speed. You can also try beach sailing here.
The wide beach also invites swimming, sunbathing, ball games and various other beach activities.
The nearby, scenic plantation areas invite walks and horseback riding.
At 'Kommandørgården Wellnesscenter' you can pamper yourselves with steam baths, Turkish hamam baths, massage, light therapy, zone therapy, facial treatment etc. (2 km).
By the riding centre with Iceland ponies 'Rømø Islændercenter', by the wellness centre, both beginners and experienced riders can join a ride in the forest, in the dunes, in the marsh, on the beach and over the moors.
'Rømø Minigolf', just south of Østerhede, offers 18 different courses, petanque and a croquet-course (2 km).
Anglers will find good fishing opportunities in the fishpond 'Rømø Lystfiskerparadis' in Juvre (10 km).
Every year kite and jazz festivals are arranged on the island.

Worth a visit

Rømø Sommerland by Østerby is an amusement and activity park with more than 40 different activities, f.x. water world and minigolf course (2 km).
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 (6 km).
The national museum 'Kommandørgården' by Toftum is a restored farm from 1748, showing the prosperity, which was brought to Rømø by the commodores (9 km). Denmark's oldest and smallest school is also situated by Toftum. The historic school was used in the years 1784-1874.
In Juvre you can experience a garden fence, which was made out of whale jaws in 1772 (10 km).
Rømø Mini Museum in Lakolk informs about the nature of Rømø and the influence of the tide throughout the years (12 km).

Excursion spots

Skærbæk Museum is a regional museum, which has been established in a former merchant's house from 1909. The culture and history of the district is illustrated (23 km).
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.
Step into the world of the iron age in the park Hjemsted Oldtidspark. The centre contains a museum, an iron age farm, graves, underground passages etc. (24 km).
Play 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).
Treat the family to a day of fun, speed and excitement in the amusement park 'Sommerland Syd' in Tinglev. Here you will find i.a. action park, water world and an animal park (67 km).

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