Danish Beach Trails

Day 1 - Sunday

Riding: No riding.

Arrive late afternoon, from 3pm onwards, and settle into your room at the hotel. Tonight you will meet the rest of the group and get to know each other over a delicious. dinner.

Day 2 - Monday

Riding: 3 - 4 hours

After a hearty breakfast, you will head out to the stables to meet the horses. You will groom and tack up your trusty steed before heading out for a relaxing ride. This is the perfect introduction to the island's uniquely peaceful environment. Trotting through the forests and across the heathlands you will feel all tensions melt away. The ride will bring you back to the stables in time for a leisurely lunch at the inn.

After lunch, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a guided hike through the Waddon Sea National Park. Your guide will talk you through all the natural highlights of the area including the local flora and fauna, much of which appears on your plate!

This evening you will have a BBQ dinner by the fire.

Day 3 - Tuesday

Riding: 4 - 5 hours

This morning we will be heading out on our horses, along with our packed lunches, for a day ride. Following sandy tracks through the fragrant pine trees and climbing the sweeping sand dunes you will discover the joy of this wild and rugged land. The beaches are endless and quiet enough for superb long gallops with the salty sea air coursing through the horses' manes and whipping up their tails so they fly like banners behind you.

Arrive back at the hotel mid-afternoon for coffee before sinking into the hot tub to rejuvenate those muscles with a glass of something cool and refreshing. Following another gourmet dinner cooked by your host tonight's entertainment, should you wish to partake, will be line-dancing!

Day 4 - Wednesday

Riding: 2 hours

After a leisurely breakfast, you will have the chance to try an activity typical of the area and well-suited to the long stretches of sandy beach. This morning you will be trying your hand at Land Sailing! This sport, also known as 'sand yachting' , is very popular here and lots of fun. It basically involves racing on a wheeled yacht that is powered by wind. Land sailing or "wind-driven carriages" have been around as a way of transportation and recreation since the 6th century BC, but it became a sport in Europe during the 1950s. The sport is especially popular in the United Kingdom and the United States. You will spend the morning learning how to hone this craft complete with equipment and guide.

After lunch, you will head back to the stables for a relaxing afternoon ride through the dunes and pine forests along the shore.
At dinner in the evening you can recount the events of the day over some sumptuous food and a chilled glass of wine.

Day 5 - Thursday

Riding: No riding.

Today you will have a break from riding as the group will travel together to the nearby town of Ribe for some culture, sightseeing and shopping! You will depart the hotel after breakfast allowing the group the whole day to explore this fascinating Viking town, which boasts a cathedral, a fortress and a museum dedicated to its Viking heritage. Ribe is also the oldest city in Denmark and has a very pretty medieval old town made up of cobbled streets and quaint, colourful buildings housing coffee shops, restaurants and souvenir shops selling local arts and crafts. After a fun day out it will be time to head back to the hotel for a bit of a rest before dinner.

Day 6 - Friday

Riding: 3 hours

After breakfast, you will head back to the stables for a final ride through the island wilderness. Canter along the sandy tracks of the peaceful woodlands, with the sound of the sea never far away. This island was made for riding - so many perfect opportunities to pick up the pace, and a final blast along the beach is a fitting end to the morning's adventure.

After lunch, the group will have an escorted tour of the World War II bunkers. During WW2, a state-of-the-art and top-secret strategic radar station was located in the north of the island. Today the old bunkers for radar systems, searchlights and anti-aircraft guns are hidden in the TVISMark Plantation and your guide holds the keys to a number of these bunkers. Some have easy access through a door, while others require you to crawl through a narrow passage to enter! The guide will regale you with stories of this hidden life on Romo during the occupation.

Tonight the group will have a farewell BBQ with an open fire. You will enjoy a last splendid meal together and relax to the sound of guitar music, thus releasing your inner hygge!

Day 7 - Saturday

Riding: No riding.

Check out after breakfast. Those who have booked transport will be met at the hotel, those driving will begin their onward journey.

Day 1 - Thursday

Riding: No riding.

Arrive after 3pm and check into your comfortable hotel overlooking the sea. You can spend Thursday afternoon as you wish, exploring the island, enjoying an ice cream in Lakolk, taking a walk on the beach, and just generally leaving the journey you had to get here behind you and starting to enjoy this fabulous island. In the evening, you will be served a 2-course meal in the hotel restaurant.

Day 2 - Friday

Riding: 3 hours

This morning breakfast is served at 8.00. You will meet up at the stables at 9.30 (walking distance from the hotel) and after a short briefing about what to expect and riding experience the horses will be chosen for you and you will get ready for your first ride. This ride will introduce you to the miles of splendid riding right on the doorstep. After the ride, you'll have lunch at the guesthouse and the chance to relax and rejuvenate in the hot tub. If the weather is nice you could opt for a dip in the north sea, you will feel young and fresh afterwards! 17.00 is cocktail hour: delicious cocktails will be served in the cosy lounge area followed by a special dinner featuring local and seasonal ingredients.

Day 3 - Saturday

Riding: 3 hours

After breakfast you will head back down to the stables. Today you’ll ride through the pines forest, admire the dune landscapes, and enjoy a blast across the vast sandy beach. This tour is only for experienced riders because the beach invites to gallop! Following this morning's exhilarating ride you will have the opportunity to try the Danish fish specialty for lunch, called “Shootingstar”. In the afternoon the group will take a trip to Lakolk for shopping and ice cream before another sumptuous dinner at the hotel's restaurant.

Day 4 - Sunday

Riding: 3 hours

On Sunday guests will enjoy a final ride out on the island before checking out at 1pm.

Day 1 - Sunday

Riding: No riding.

Arrival after 3pm and check in at the hotel before enjoying a welcome dinner with the group to discuss the week ahead and type of horses you would like to ride.

Days 2 to 5

Riding: 3 - 5 hours

Each day starts with breakfast at 8 AM which consists of a delicious and varied buffet. During breakfast, you will also talk through the day ahead. At 9 AM, the group will head to the stable where you’ll prepare the horses together and go for a ride.

The daily rides will take you through the forests and heathlands of the island. Riding on small sandy paths through the pine trees, you can enjoy your horses' paces at walk, tölt, trot, canter or gallop – riding here is simply so much fun as the terrain is perfect for and many beautiful stretches of beach also showcase the wild and rugged nature of the unspoilt island perfectly. As you ride along the water with the horses, it’s quite possible you might find some amber, and if you don’t find any amber during the ride, there’s another chance in the evening, in the darkness, using special blacklight flashlights that make the amber search even more fun!

You'll be able to enjoy plenty of delicious coastal delicacies; from lamb and North Sea fish, as well as homemade pizza, cakes, and desserts on the menu. The all-inclusive package ensures exciting days where you can indulge in the finest treats. Seasonal, locally sourced food and treasures are just one part, but the hot pot will ensure your well-being too.

For the riding tours, a packed lunch will be prepared and on the other days, Helle will take care of providing a delicious cooked lunch for you. Water, tea, coffee, and juices will be available during meals. Beer, wine, and soft drinks can be purchased at our café. Boredom is never a concern here. When you're not riding, you can explore World War II bunkers, visit Denmark’s oldest and smallest school, and even stop by the cosy café known for its delicious cakes.

On the last evening, come together once again to celebrate the week and share your experiences and photos with each other. Cherish the memories you’ve made and look forward to meeting again in the future.

Day 6 - Non-riding day

Riding: No riding.

During the week there will be one day when you won't ride. The exact timing of this day will depend on your hosts and the tides.

As a special highlight of this holiday, you will enjoy an oyster and seal safari - a full-day tour that starts at the Kammerslusen lock in Ribe (about a 40-minute drive from Rømø), depending on the tides. Here, the amphibious boat Mandøpigen awaits you. The group will sail through the old lock and into the Wadden Sea. During the tour, you'll encounter various bird species, seals, and if you're lucky, even the rare sea eagle. Docking at a sandbank you will disembark to pick oysters. The team will provide you with waders, buckets, and gloves to do this. The freshly picked oysters will be enjoyed on-site, accompanied by a glass of sparkling wine. In the evening, they will be gratinated with herbs and served with baguette at dinner

Day 7 - Saturday

Riding: No riding.

Departure after breakfast.