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| Rømø | ||
| region | Southern Denmark | |
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| Residents | 575 (2018) | |
| height | 3 m | |
| Tourist info web | www.toender.dk | |
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Rømø is one of the Danish Wadden Islands. It is not far from the German island Sylt. The popular holiday island with its long sandy beach is also suitable for families with children.
background
From a geological point of view, the island is an alluvial layer of sand created by the sand movements of the North Sea. The largest elevation in Rømø is a sand dune around 20 m high. Larger stones are rare.
In terms of tourism, Rømø is a paradise for kite surfers, buggy kiters and fans of stunt kites - the seemingly infinitely long sandy beach on the west side offers enough space for all these extensive sports, and you can also drive your car with the equipment right out onto the beach.
In addition to this distinctive sandy attraction on Rømø, there is little worth seeing, tourists in the numerous holiday homes or on the three campsites enjoy the beach life and the tranquility of the island, which are a relaxed contrast to the hustle and bustle of the southern neighboring island Sylt offers.
getting there
By boat
1 Sylt ferry terminal: You can take the car and passenger ferry SyltExpress on the Rømø-Sylt-Linie from Havneby to Cunning translate in the north of the island of Sylt
By car
The island is connected to the mainland by a 9.2 km long causeway. A two-lane paved road leads over the dam. There are two petrol stations at the transition from the dam to the island.
By bicycle
In both directions of travel of the Rømødamm there is a cycle path next to the roadway, which is not secured by guard rails from the lanes. You should also keep in mind that you are exposed to wind and possibly sun unprotected on the entire route, with a headwind the 9 km can be very exhausting.
mobility
Dynamic cardsOn the island there are some roads on the eastern edge, the western edge with the beaches is connected by spur roads. Both in the north and in the south of the island there are firing ranges for the Danish army. The usage plans are posted at the driveways. If the signal balls are raised, the area may not be entered. Usually the driveways are then guarded. Some of the extremely wide sandy beaches can be accessed by car. However, it is recommended not to deviate from the heavily trafficked paths so as not to get stuck. On days when the beach is heavily frequented by motorists, the local youth earn one or two euros by dragging tourists.
The unauthorized areas are cordoned off with rows of wooden stakes.
Tourist Attractions
- Rømø Kirke
- Kommandørgården
- Tønnisgård Nature Center
activities
- Swimming
- Beach sailing
- Kite surfing
- Windsurfing
There is a designated beach section for surfers and kite surfers, which is located north of the Lakolk beach entrance. The former surf spot on the middle section of the beach (between Lakolk and Süderstrand) has given way to a nature reserve. You can drive almost to the water and park there, taking into account the running water. The island was also created by drifting sand and damage from sand in the car and the paintwork is to be expected.
- Kite buggy
The southwest beach is reserved for buggy drivers. The 2.5 km wide sandy beaches are smoothed by the interplay of water and wind and are quite firm due to the wetness of the sand. Until April 1st, when the bird sanctuary begins, the army uses the firing range quite often, so that you are only allowed on the beach after 6:00 p.m.
In the high season there are sanitary facilities on the beach of Lakolk (2 DKK or 50 ct.) And on the south beach west of Havneby.
trips
A hike through the restricted area in the north is possible alone. There are also guided hikes to the oyster beds and bird sanctuaries, and a hike to the highest point overlooking the white sand dunes gives an overview of the island's flora and landscape.
- The neighboring island Sylt can be reached by ferry from the port Havneby for a day trip.
- For all other excursion destinations you have to cross the dam back to the mainland, where trips are worthwhile, for example Ribe, Tønder or to Legoland Billund.
- A visit to the largest city on the west coast of Denmark is also recommended Esbjerg. (Approx. 1 hour drive away)
horse riding
There are 3 riding stables on Römö, where everyone from beginners to professionals gets their money's worth. Rides through the forest and beach rides are also possible for advanced riders.
- Thomsen equestrian center, Vråbyvej 3, DK 6792 Havneby Rømø.
- Kommandørgården ISLÆNDERCENTER, Borrebjergvej 15, DK 6792 Rømø.
- Rømø pony farm, Rimmevej / Sønderstrand, DK 6792 Rømø.
shop
At the beach entrance to the middle beach there is a small shopping mile with cafes and restaurants as well as small shops for daily needs. Otherwise there are shops along the road to the harbor in the south and in front of the harbor in the south. The tourist information and holiday home offices are also located there.
There is a smaller supermarket in Havneby, for larger purchases a trip to Skærbæk on the mainland is worthwhile.
The typical Danish stalls selling home-made vegetables, fruit and honey can be found on the side of the road. You can pay here in cash or via Mobilepay.
- 1 Let-Køb - Den Gamle Købmandsgård - TLF. 7475 5131
kitchen
fish
- 1 Otto & Anni Fisk TLF. 7475 5306
Coffee shop
- 2 Cafe Fru DAX TLF. 7475 7509
- 3 Rømø Bageri TLF. 7475 5244
accommodation
Vacation homes
There are plenty of holiday homes for rent, the three largest holiday home providers on the island are listed below:
The above-mentioned holiday home providers are each commissioned with the rental of approx. 300 - 500 holiday homes and only broker their own properties. Via holiday home booking portals such as roemoe.de All holiday homes of these providers are listed and bookable on Römö.
Campsites
- 4 Kommandørgardens Camping og Feriepark. Tel.: 45 74 755 122. Kommandørgardens Camping is the only campsite on the Wadden Sea side of the island.
Hostel / youth hostel
Weather & tide
The following are two free websites that provide information about wind, tide, weather and moon. Current weather can also be found on information monitors in the tourist information.
Practical advice
post
There are red post boxes in various places on the island, so for a postcard to Germany you need a stamp as well as a stamp "Airmail" Stickers in green. Postage stamps are available in supermarkets.
telecommunications
WiFi (WLAN)
WiFi is free in various places on the island and there is WiFi in some holiday homes.
phone
There are public telephones (telephone booths) no on the island, cell phones or smartphones (2G, 3G & 4G) work. 4G, however, not everywhere.
Radio & TV
Radio reception is no problem for VHF (FM), LW, MW and KW. DAB and DAB could not be tested. German FM radio stations are easy to receive, especially RSH-Sylt (broadcast from Westerland) and the programs of the NDR.
TV reception is possible in many holiday apartments and houses via DVB-T. In addition to ARD, ZDF, NDR, ARTE, 3SAT and Phönix is possible.
literature
travel Guide
- : Denmark North Sea coast. Dumont, 2015, ISBN 978-3-7701-7428-7 .
- : Island trip to Romo and Fano. Travel know-how, 2017, ISBN 978-3-8317-2965-4 .
History of the island
- : The North Sea island of Rom. Nature, history, present. Tinglev, 2008.
- ; Historisk Samfund for Sønderjylland (Ed.): Rømø - et vesterhavspræget samfund; Vol.bind 1-6. Aabenraa, 1999.
- ; Nordfriisk Instituut (Ed.): Rømø - shaped by the North Sea. Bredstedt / Braist, 2008, ISBN 978-3-88007-344-9 . German edition
- : Vadehavsbønder på Rømø. Esbjerg: BYGD, 1986, ISBN 87-87293-33-1 .
- : Röm - Memoirs of an Island. Husum, 1980, ISBN 3-88042-100-5 .
- ; Historisk Samfund for Sønderjylland (Ed.): Rømø - a report on the history and description. Aabenraa, 1979, ISBN 87-7406-026-0 .
- : Rømø - nature, people and landscape. Esbjerg: BYGD, 1978, ISBN 87-87293-38-2 .
- : Rømø's history. Skærbæk: Forlaget Melbyhus, 1977, ISBN 87-87481-07-3 .
- : Röm - stories and legends. Kellinghusen: Grammark Publishing House, 1976, ISBN 3-921637-00-7 .
- : History and history from Rømø. Skærbæk: Forlaget Melbyhus, 1976, ISBN 87-87481-40-5 .
Web links
- official website from Rømø Tourist Information
- ANDROID APP visit Rømø APP
- Detailed information on Römös sights, activities and holiday home portal
- 40 holiday activities on the island of Romo
