Sønderby between forest, heath and beach
Sønderby lies in the far southwest of Rømø, between Havneby and Sønderstrand. The area is characterised by forest and includes heathland. When looking for a holiday apartment, this location offers a clear point of reference: Sønderby combines a landscape characterised by forest and heath with the two named landmarks on Rømø.
Beach and activities
Blokarting, land sailing and horse riding take place at Sønderstrand on Rømø. The beach, which is up to 3 km wide, is also suitable for walks. This means there are different options side by side: a walk along the beach or one of the activities mentioned. If you are specifically planning to go blokarting, land sailing or horse riding, check the current offerings in advance, as individual providers may change.
Rømø Pony Farm offers rides to the beach and into nature. Children aged two and over can meet Shetland ponies there. For planning with younger children, this age requirement is a specific point of reference; the rides are a separate offering from the pony farm.
Nature watching on Rømø
Most of the Kentish plovers that breed in Denmark can be observed in the area around Klitdiget near Sønderstrand. The species is endangered. For nature enthusiasts, this is a different focus from the beach activities: it is about a special habitat and the birds found there.
At the southern tip of Rømø, the Stormengene nature reserve covers 36 hectares of ungroyned Wadden Sea marsh and beach meadows. While the focus at Klitdiget is on observing an endangered bird species, Stormengene refers to a different type of landscape. Both nature-related themes offer different points of interest for planning a trip, without describing the same area.
Traces of local history
South of Stagebjerg, a bunker and several barracks sites near Sønderby were part of German positions during the Second World War. A naval gun emplacement with four 7.5 cm guns was also built in Sønderby in 1945 and was ready for combat in March. Together, these details provide a concrete historical context for the area.
Amenities and getting around
The nearest supermarkets and restaurants for Sønderby are in neighbouring Havneby and can be reached by bicycle or car. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can use Havneby as a point of reference for planning shopping and restaurant visits. There is also a paved cycle path between Havneby and Sønderstrand.
More Wadden Sea experiences
In the Wadden Sea area, Naturcenter Tønnisgård offers guided tours and educational activities for children, families and adults. This offering complements the specific beach activities with an educational and guided-tour focus. It is a separate option for travellers who are also interested in the Wadden Sea.
Discover more destinations: Brøns, Toftlund, Emmerlev, Buntje-Ballum, Bredebro, Tønder, Sønder Sejerslev, Bedsted
Go to the main travel overview: Tønder Municipality.
