Rømø
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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37 places
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Cafe Hattesgaard
Very cosy cafe and antique shop. Big selection of cakes. Free Wifi.
Closed · opens 10 am tomorrow40 kr cakes
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Cafe Midtpunkt
A cafe on the west of the island which claims to have the best ice creams on Rømø.
Every day, 10:00-20:0020 kr for tea, 23 kr for one scoop ice cream
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Havsand Lå
Swim in this natural swimming pool which is filled at every high tide. The water is warmer than at the beach.
at high tide
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Høstbjerg
Climb the highest point on Rømø (19 meters) to have a magnificient view over the surrounding heathlands. On a clear day you can see to Esbjerg in the north and south to the island of Sylt.
free
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Juvre Engsø
10 ha artificial lake with a large concrete bird hide created in 2024
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Kirkeby Plantage Hundeskov
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.
free
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Kommandørgård Museum
Kommandørgården
Mansion house of the Thaden family, built in 1749 and remodelled later. Free WiFi.
May - October50 kr
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Lakolk Beach
Kitesurfing and windsurfing at the north end (go right then you get on to the beach).
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Military area at Juvre Sand
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.
free
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Naturcenter Tønnisgård
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.
Mar-Oct: Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00; Nov-Mar: Mon-Wed 10:00-15:0022 kr
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Otto & Ani's Fisk
Very informal place with excellent fresh fish. The luxury seafood platter is a bargain.
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Pick you own oysters
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.
Sep-Aprfree
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Rømø Church
Sankt Clemens Kirke
Church from 1200. Notice the seven model ships and the hat hooks.
Daily 08:00-16:00Free entrance
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Rømø Mini Museum
Tells the history of the Rømø’s formation, from a sandbank to its present size.
Free entrance
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Sønderstrand
South Beach
The south beach is the place for beach sailing (blokarts and kitebuggies). But also interesting to explore on foot.
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Whalebone fence
Fence made of whalebones. Made in 1722 when wood was a scarce resource on Rømø.
free
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Bunker tours
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.
75 kr
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Nationalpark Bussen
5-hour bus tour visiting sights in the Wadden Sea (departs from Tønder on Tuesdays).
Wednesdays from July to October245 kr
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Seal Safari
4-hour guided boat tour watching seals, harbour porpoises, and birds.
235 kr
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Cafe Retro
Friendly place with burgers, spareribs, etc. Dogs welcomed
Fri Sat 11:00-20:00, Sun 11:00-19:30DKK 100
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Dagli Brugsen
The largest grocery shop on Rømø.
7:00-21:00 in the summer, less in the winter
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Frankel 5
Very traditional Danish food.
Mon-Thu 12:00-20:00; Fri 12:00-21:00; Sat Sun 11:00-21:00150 kr
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Havneby Kro
Solid Danish food. Good seafood.
200 kr, in the summer all-you-can-eat buffet for 178 kr
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Holms
Popular seafood restaurant.
200 kr for a typical main course
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Kommandørgården
Steaks and fish. Has a huge buffet.
200 kr
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Marskdestilleriet
Microdistillery with a focus on specialty gin and rum.
Tue-Fri 11:00-17:00, Sat Sun holidays 11:00-16:00Tastings by reservation F 15:00-16:00, Sa 11:00-12:00 150 kr for tour and 3 tastings; at other times min. 10 people
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Produce Stand
Fresh potatoes, tomatoes, eggs, onions, strawberries, etc., depending on the season.
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Ristorante Europa
Pizzas and pasta. Eat at tables inside and outside.
to 22:00DKK 80
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Rømø Bakery
Rømø Bageriet
Havnebyvej 214
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Rømø Butcher
Rømø Slagteren
Butcher and delicatessen. Very helpful. Try the local lamb.
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