Sønderby on Rømø – Beach, Nature and History

Sønderby is located in the far southwest of Rømø between Havneby and Sønderstrand. The village is part of the Rømø South area and combines surroundings characterised by forest and heathland with special nature, beach and historical experiences. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home on Rømø can choose between nature-based discoveries, active days at the beach and historical traces here.

Forest, Heathland and Wadden Sea Nature

The Sønderby area is characterised by forest; heathland is also part of its character. These landscapes give the choice of location its own direction: you are not planning your stay solely around individual destinations, but can also view the surroundings themselves as part of the holiday experience. Most of the Kentish plovers that breed in Denmark can be observed at Klitdiget near Sønderstrand. The species is endangered, giving this area particular importance for nature enthusiasts.

At the southern end of Rømø lies the Stormengene nature reserve. It covers 36 hectares of unembanked Wadden Sea marshland and beach meadows. This means that, alongside forest and heathland, an open landscape on the Wadden Sea is also available for planning your trip. There is also a paved cycle path between Havneby and Sønderstrand. If you enjoy taking excursions by bicycle, this connection is a specific factor to consider when choosing your accommodation and planning individual days of your holiday.

Sønderstrand and Experiences with Children

Sønderstrand is up to 3 km wide and is suitable for walks. Activities such as blokarting, land sailing and horse riding take place there. This makes it possible to combine different ideas for the day: an extended walk along the beach, sporting activities or a horseback ride. The shortest possible route to the South Beach and the Rømø Pony Farm is also cited as an advantage of Sønderby's location. When looking for a holiday apartment in Sønderby, this aspect may be important if the beach and riding experiences are among your preferred holiday activities.

The Rømø Pony Farm offers horseback rides to the beach and into nature. Small children from the age of two can experience Shetland ponies there. Another way to get to know the landscape is offered by the Tønnisgård Nature Centre: guided tours and educational activities for children, families and adults are offered in the Wadden Sea surroundings. Depending on your interests, you can therefore choose between independent days at the beach and accompanied nature experiences without limiting Sønderby's landscape to just one type of holiday.

Historical Traces in Sønderby

Sønderby also has a noteworthy military history. South of Stagebjerg, a bunker and several barracks sites from the Second World War formed part of the German positions at Sønderby. In 1945, a naval gun emplacement with four 7.5 cm cannons was also built in Sønderby; it was ready for combat in March 1945. These remains add a historical perspective to the area's natural and beach character. Travellers who are interested not only in landscapes but also in the history of Rømø can thus gain a more varied picture of the village.

Guidance for Choosing Your Accommodation

The nearest supermarkets and restaurants to Sønderby are located in neighbouring Havneby and can be reached by bicycle or car. This is a practical point to consider when choosing accommodation. Those who particularly appreciate forest, heathland and historical themes will find different points of interest in Sønderby than travellers who want to spend their days on the wide Sønderstrand, on the cycle path or at the pony farm. When searching, therefore, check which focus best suits your planned holiday days.

Other Places for Planning Your Trip

If you would like to compare other places besides Sønderby, you will find additional destinations here: Højer, Rudbøl, Skærbæk, Løgumkloster, Tønder, Bredebro, Brøns and Emmerlev.

For the overarching travel overview: Tønder Municipality.