Rømø is an island in the North Friesian Islands archipelago. There is the largest sandy beach in Europe, 3 km wide at low tide. The island is overgrown with moors and only inhabited by a few hundred inhabitants living in small settlements.
The island is connected to the Jutland Peninsula by a 10 km long causeway. In high season, it also has a ferry connection to the German island of Sylt. It is a popular vacation spot for the inhabitants of Denmark and Germany, although there is no developed infrastructure here. Campsites and campsites dominate, and tourists, apart from sunbathing, can also practice paragliding, buggy riding, cycling and long walks on the moors.
The main attraction of the island are the two huge sandy beaches, Rømø Beach and Sønder Beach. Due to their vastness, they can be accessed by cars. These are tidal beaches that enlarge at low tide and can be up to 3 km wide.
Rømø is located within the Wadden Sea National Park, which is on the UNESCO list. It is a shallow body of very high tides, which is a refuge for waterfowl and marsh birds. There are nature trips organized from Rømø for bird watching. Find out more about the nature of the island at the Tønnisgård Nature Center.
In the northern part of the island there is a training ground for the Danish Air Force. On its premises, the German fortifications from the Second World War, including the "Mammut" Bunker, are available for guided tours. Tourists can also watch the military exercises taking place on the training ground.
