Havneby is the largest town on Rømø and also a harbour town with a ferry connection to Sylt. Different topics can shape your travel plans here: birdwatching south of the town, a cycle path between Juvre and Havneby, harbour history and golf on Rømø. If you are looking for accommodation in Havneby, you can first consider whether the town’s amenities, the journey or a particular activity is most important to your choice.

Considering Havneby as a place to stay

The town has a range of shops and other tourist facilities. You can consider the other topics separately, for example by season, route or preferred activity.

Birdwatching and the national park

South of Havneby lies Helms Odde, a coastal meadow area that is suitable for observing waders during the bird migration and breeding seasons. If this nature-related interest is a deciding factor in your trip, plan around these periods. The focus is on waders in this area, making it a clearly defined seasonal interest.

Another connection to the Wadden Sea National Park is the Tønnisgård Nature Centre at Havnebyvej 30, 6792 Rømø. It is one of the six gateways to the national park. Together, Helms Odde and the nature centre offer two different points of reference for the nature-focused side of a stay: a coastal meadow area with seasonal birdwatching and a designated gateway to the national park.

Travelling by bus and ferry

Bus route 285 runs between Skærbæk on the mainland and Havneby on Rømø. For connections from Sylt, the FRS Sylt ferries SyltExpress and RömöExpress run daily between List Harbour in the north of Sylt and the Danish harbour at Havneby. The ferry crossing between Rømø and Sylt takes about 40 minutes. The two connections differ mainly in their starting points; the approximate crossing time is another useful detail for planning your trip. Check the latest bus or ferry timetable before travelling.

Cycling between Juvre and Havneby

A paved cycle path connects Juvre and Havneby. If you are factoring cycling into your choice of accommodation, you can consider this route as a separate activity option alongside seasonal birdwatching.

Harbour, fishing and angling

Rømø Harbour also brings its own history to the trip: it was inaugurated four years after the decision to build it was made in 1960. Horse shrimp are still caught and landed there.

Recreational anglers are also welcome at the quays. Follow the marked areas and the harbour’s instructions. These conditions are important to consider when planning if angling is one of your interests.

Golf on Rømø

Rømø has Rømø Golf Links, with an internationally recognised 18-hole links course and a 9-hole pay-and-play course right by the Wadden Sea. At Enjoy Resorts, you can play the 9-hole pay-and-play course without being a member of a golf club. The course format and membership requirement give you specific factors to consider when choosing. Check the current access and playing conditions before your visit.

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