Havneby – Nature, Harbor and Ferry Connection to Rømø

Havneby is the largest town on Rømø and has a number of shops and other tourist facilities. If you are looking for a hotel in Havneby, you can plan your trip around specific interests: birdwatching, the connection to Sylt, cycling, or harbor life. These different themes offer different points of reference when choosing a destination and planning your journey.

Nature and National Park

South of Havneby lies Helms Odde, a coastal meadow area suitable for observing wading birds during migration and the breeding season. For nature enthusiasts, it combines a specific landscape with a seasonal birdwatching opportunity. Another nature attraction is the Tønnisgård Nature Center at Havnebyvej 30, 6792 Rømø. It is one of the six gateways to the Wadden Sea National Park. Thus, seasonal birdwatching at Helms Odde and the nature center’s connection to the national park offer two distinct ideas for planning your trip.

Bus, Ferry and Cycle Path

Bus route 285 runs between Skærbæk on the mainland and Havneby on Rømø. Route details may change, so check the current timetable before travelling. Another connection crosses the water: FRS Sylt ferries SyltExpress and RömöExpress run daily between the port of List in northern Sylt and the Danish port of Havneby on Rømø. The ferry journey between Rømø and Sylt takes about 40 minutes. Check the timetable for this connection too when planning your trip.

The bus and ferry offer different points of reference: Skærbæk is the mainland connection for the bus route, while List is the port on Sylt that the ferries connect with Havneby. In addition, a paved cycle path connects Juvre and Havneby. So, as well as connections by land and water, these two places on Rømø are useful points of reference when planning a cycling trip.

Rømø Harbor: History and Current Activities

The decision to build Rømø Harbor was made in 1960, and the harbor was inaugurated four years later. Horse shrimp are still caught and landed there. Both its history and its continuing fishing activity are part of the harbor’s character. Rømø Harbor also welcomes recreational anglers at its quays.

Golf on Rømø

Golf also offers a specific connection to the island: Rømø is home to Rømø Golf Links, right by the Wadden Sea. Rømø Golf Links comprises an internationally recognized 18-hole links course and a 9-hole pay-and-play course. The course formats differ in the number of holes and in type. Check the current access and playing conditions before you travel. If golf is one of your travel interests, you can consider this offering as a separate aspect of planning your stay on Rømø.

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