Rømø Island

Rømø is a unique Wadden Sea island in the far south-west of Denmark, part of Tønder Municipality and the southernmost of the country's Wadden Sea islands. It is joined to the mainland by a causeway, making it easy to reach by car from Skærbæk. The island is famous above all for its extraordinarily wide beaches: at Lakolk and Sønderstrand the flat sand stretches so far that you can actually drive your car right onto the beach, a rare and memorable experience. Beyond the sand, Rømø offers charming villages of traditional thatched houses, good cycling routes and superb birdlife in the tidal flats of the Wadden Sea, a vast and internationally important nature area. The island belongs to the historical region of Southern Jutland; it became part of Prussia after 1864 and was reunited with Denmark in 1920, and from 1899 to 1940 a horse-drawn tram line once ran across the island from Kongsmark to Lakolk. Access to the island and its beaches is free, and it is open at all times. Summer is ideal for the beach, while spring and autumn are best for birdwatching in the Wadden Sea. To get there, simply drive across the Rømø causeway from Skærbæk. A local highlight is the international kite festival held in September, when the huge beach fills with colourful kites, a fantastic sight against the sky. With its wide horizons, driveable sands and rich nature, Rømø is one of Denmark's most distinctive island escapes.