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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.

See
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Do
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Eat
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Drink
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Buy
5

37 places

  1. Eat

    Cafe Hattesgaard

    Very cosy cafe and antique shop. Big selection of cakes. Free Wifi.

    Closed · opens 10 am tomorrow40 kr cakes

  2. Drink

    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

  3. Do

    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

  4. Do

    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

  5. See

    Juvre Engsø

    10 ha artificial lake with a large concrete bird hide created in 2024

  6. Do

    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

  7. See

    Kommandørgård Museum

    Kommandørgården

    Mansion house of the Thaden family, built in 1749 and remodelled later. Free WiFi.

    May - October50 kr

  8. Do

    Lakolk Beach

    Kitesurfing and windsurfing at the north end (go right then you get on to the beach).

  9. Do

    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

  10. See

    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

  11. Eat

    Otto & Ani's Fisk

    Very informal place with excellent fresh fish. The luxury seafood platter is a bargain.

  12. Do

    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

  13. See

    Rømø Church

    Sankt Clemens Kirke

    Church from 1200. Notice the seven model ships and the hat hooks.

    Daily 08:00-16:00Free entrance

  14. See

    Rømø Mini Museum

    Tells the history of the Rømø’s formation, from a sandbank to its present size.

    Free entrance

  15. Do

    Sønderstrand

    South Beach

    The south beach is the place for beach sailing (blokarts and kitebuggies). But also interesting to explore on foot.

  16. See

    Whalebone fence

    Fence made of whalebones. Made in 1722 when wood was a scarce resource on Rømø.

    free

  17. Do Not mapped

    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

  18. Do Not mapped

    Nationalpark Bussen

    5-hour bus tour visiting sights in the Wadden Sea (departs from Tønder on Tuesdays).

    Wednesdays from July to October245 kr

  19. Do Not mapped

    Seal Safari

    4-hour guided boat tour watching seals, harbour porpoises, and birds.

    235 kr

  20. Eat

    Cafe Retro

    Friendly place with burgers, spareribs, etc. Dogs welcomed

    Fri Sat 11:00-20:00, Sun 11:00-19:30DKK 100

  21. Buy

    Dagli Brugsen

    The largest grocery shop on Rømø.

    7:00-21:00 in the summer, less in the winter

  22. Eat

    Frankel 5

    Very traditional Danish food.

    Mon-Thu 12:00-20:00; Fri 12:00-21:00; Sat Sun 11:00-21:00150 kr

  23. Eat

    Havneby Kro

    Solid Danish food. Good seafood.

    200 kr, in the summer all-you-can-eat buffet for 178 kr

  24. Eat

    Holms

    Popular seafood restaurant.

    200 kr for a typical main course

  25. Eat

    Kommandørgården

    Steaks and fish. Has a huge buffet.

    200 kr

  26. Drink

    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

  27. Buy

    Produce Stand

    Fresh potatoes, tomatoes, eggs, onions, strawberries, etc., depending on the season.

  28. Eat

    Ristorante Europa

    Pizzas and pasta. Eat at tables inside and outside.

    to 22:00DKK 80

  29. Buy

    Rømø Bakery

    Rømø Bageriet

    Havnebyvej 214

  30. Buy

    Rømø Butcher

    Rømø Slagteren

    Butcher and delicatessen. Very helpful. Try the local lamb.