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Fanø Beach — Denmark
Cold-water coast

Fanø Beach

Rindby, Fanø · 🇩🇰 Denmark

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One of Northern Europe's widest beaches — a vast firm sand flat on the Wadden Sea island of Fanø, big enough for cars, kites and sail-karts.

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Sea temperature
~17°C in the warm season
Water
Shallow, cool Wadden Sea that retreats far at low tide
Sand
One of Northern Europe's widest beaches — a vast firm sand flat
Swimming
Shallow and gentle, but the tide goes a very long way out
Surf
Wind sports on the wide flats
Best time to visit
Jun-Aug
Setting
The immense west-facing beach of the Wadden Sea island of Fanø, off Esbjerg
Beach type
Cold-water coast
Region
Europe

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Fanø Beach: frequently asked questions

Where is Fanø Beach?

Fanø Beach is at Rindby, on the coast of Denmark.

What is the sea temperature at Fanø Beach?

In the warm season the sea at Fanø Beach reaches about 17°C. Shallow, cool Wadden Sea that retreats far at low tide.

When is the best time to visit Fanø Beach?

The best time to visit Fanø Beach is Jun-Aug. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Fanø Beach have?

Fanø Beach has one of Northern Europe's widest beaches — a vast firm sand flat.

Is Fanø Beach good for swimming?

Shallow and gentle, but the tide goes a very long way out.

Can you surf at Fanø Beach?

Wind sports on the wide flats.

Photo: Ragnar1904 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source