A summer vacation with a dog on the Danish island of Rømø can be a wonderful experience. The Danish island has one of the largest sandy beaches in Europe. The animals, it seems, enjoy the North Sea feeling just as much as their owners. And they are assigned special tasks.
Rømø is the southernmost Danish island in the North Sea. It is connected to the mainland by road via a 9.2 kilometer long causeway – ideal if you are traveling with your own dog. In terms of area, Rømø is around a third larger than the neighboring German island of Sylt, which can be reached by ferry from Rømø.
What makes Rømø different from Sylt
Yet Rømø is roughly the opposite of Sylt. There are only a few hotel rooms, no luxury hotels at all, comparatively little gastronomy, no high-end restaurants, but sandwiches, soft ice cream, smoked fish snacks. And great cream cakes in the “Antik Café”.
Seeing and being seen plays absolutely no role here. If you’re looking for designer labels, you’re on the wrong island. Rømø is peace, distance, space, beach life, mudflats, heathland, even forest, dunes, salt marshes, a few cows and sheep, a few horses, gnarled spruce trees, cycle paths. Less than 600 inhabitants live here all year round, and those who come as guests stay at a campsite or rent a vacation home in the majority of cases.
Here are some tips and information to help you plan your stay with your dog:
Beaches
Lakolk beach: This beach is one of the best known on Rømø and is very dog-friendly. Dogs are generally allowed to run free here.
Sønderstrand: This stretch of beach is also ideal for walks with your dog.
Activities
Walks and hikes: There are numerous hiking trails and dune landscapes that are perfect for long walks with your dog.
Natural areas: Explore the beautiful nature of Rømø, including the heathlands and forests.
Dog forests: There are special forests where dogs are allowed to run off the lead. Find out the exact locations on site.
Restaurants and cafés
Some restaurants and cafés on Rømø are dog-friendly. It can be helpful to ask in advance or research online which establishments allow dogs.
Rules and regulations
Leashes are compulsory in many areas, especially near protected areas and during the breeding and settling season.
Dog waste bags: It is important to remove dog waste. Always have bags ready.
Vaccinations and health care: Make sure your dog has all the necessary vaccinations and is healthy before you travel.
A summer vacation on Rømø with your dog can be a relaxing and exciting time for both you and your four-legged friend. Enjoy the nature, the fresh air and the relaxed atmosphere of the island!
