Lakolk is a small settlement on the Danish island of Rømø, in the Wadden Sea and connected to the mainland by the Rømødæmningen.[1] It is known for its wide sandy beach, which is one of the best beaches in Denmark for kite flying and beach sailing.[2]
Lakolk | |
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Village | |
 Lakolk | |
  Lakolk | |
| Coordinates: 55°8′22″N 8°29′38″E / 55.13944°N 8.49389°E | |
| Country | Denmark |
| Region | Southern Denmark (Syddanmark) |
| Municipality | Tønder |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 6792 |
History
editLakolk is one of the oldest holiday resorts on Rømø. Its origins date back to the end of the 19th century when the first summerhouses were built. Since then, Lakolk has grown into a popular holiday destination.[3][4]
Geography
editThe town is situated on the west coast of Rømø, facing the North Sea. The beach at Lakolk is one of the widest in Northern Europe, characterized by its hard-packed sand, which is firm enough to support vehicles.[5]
Tourism
editThe main attraction in Lakolk is its beach, which is particularly famous for its hard-packed sand, allowing cars to drive right up to the water's edge. This makes it a favored spot for families, kite surfers, and beach sailors. In addition to the beach, Lakolk has several shops, restaurants, and holiday accommodations.[6][7]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ Agency, Anadolu (2022-09-04). "Creative kites dance in wind at Denmark's Romo festival". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ Magalhães, André (2019-07-15). "Joint exercise with C-130 Hercules takes place on the beach in Denmark". Aeroflap. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ Weisbrod, Katelyn (2023-02-25). "What Denmark's North Sea Coast Can Teach Us About the Virtues of Respecting the Planet". Inside Climate News. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ Gradén, Lizette (2016-05-13). Performing Nordic Heritage: Everyday Practices and Institutional Culture. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-317-08236-1.
- ^ Sørensen, H. E. (2019-09-13). Lakolk (in Danish). Lindhardt og Ringhof. ISBN 978-87-26-19020-5.
- ^ Gradén, Lizette (2016-05-13). Performing Nordic Heritage: Everyday Practices and Institutional Culture. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-317-08236-1.
- ^ Osborne, Caroline; Mouritsen, Lone; Norum, Roger (2010-06-07). The Rough Guide to Denmark. Penguin. ISBN 978-1-84836-962-7.