Planning a trip to Romo

Getting There

By Train -- Skærbæk is linked by rail to the towns of Tønder, Ribe, and Esbjerg.

By Bus -- You can take a bus south from Ribe to Skærbæk and then bus no. 29 across the tidal flats to Rømø.

By Car -- Take the 10km (6 1/4-mile) stone causeway from mainland Jutland, a half-hour's drive on Route 175 from either Tønder or Ribe (there are no tolls en route).

By Ferry -- If you'd like to continue your trip to Sylt from Rømø, a car ferry departs six times daily from the Danish fishing village of Havneby to the far northern German town of List (trip time: 1 hr.). For schedules and more information, call Rømø/Sylt Linie (tel. 74-75-53-03). The price for a car (up to five passengers) is DKK320 to DKK400 ($54-$68/£32-£40), depending on the size of the car.

Visitor Information

Rømø Turistbureau, Havnebyvej 30 (tel. 74-75-51-30; www.romo.dk), is open June to August daily 9am to 6pm. It's closed every Sunday off season November to April.

Getting Around

By Bicycle -- The best way to get around Rømø is by bike. Rentals, costing from DKK50 ($8.50/£5) a day, are available at Garni, Nørre Frankel at Havneby (tel. 74-75-54-80).