Kitebuggies, blokarts and beach cruisers on Fanø and Rømø
We are pleased to announce that beach sailing has been legalized on Fanø as of Tuesday, May 27.
Friday 28th February 2025:
On Friday 28th February 2025, the local police banned the use of kite buggies, blokarts and beach cruisers on the beaches of Fanø and Rømø, effective from 1st March 2025.
Sunday 2nd March 2025:
The official tourist organization Destination Vadehavskysten is applying immediately for temporary permission to drive on existing areas on Fanø.
At the same time, it is proposed to increase safety in the short term by having all users sign an extended and binding declaration of responsibility, which all beach sailors must carry.
The application for exemption and the accompanying proposal for an extended and binding declaration of responsibility will be submitted to the local police authority on Sunday 2nd March 2025. We have reason to believe that it will be processed quickly.
Monday 10th March 2025:
We have had a meeting with the Police in South and South Jutland. Unfortunately, they maintain that it is illegal according to the Danish Traffic Act to drive beach cruisers on the beaches in Denmark.
As Destination Vadehavskysten, we have already politically raised the matter with the Minister of Transport Thomas Danielsen. The Ministry is working hard to find solutions that can accommodate everyone, including beach cruisers. It is still unknown when a solution will be available in the long term.
In the meantime, we are working on solutions in the short term to apply for a permit for Easter. We will announce it as soon as possible when we know more.
Thursday 27th March 2025:
Meeting about the test period for beach cruiser activities. Practical formalities and final approval are missing. We hope that we can do beach cruiser activities by Easter.
Monday 31st March 2025:
Beach cruisers, politicians, and representatives met with Transport Minister Thomas Danielsen (V) in Grindsted, where they discussed beach surfing on Fanø and Rømø.
On Tuesday, 1st April, the Transport Minister will begin work on a solution that will ensure the use and legalization of wind-powered vehicles, so that beach sailing has a future.
Sunday 6th April 2025:
This weekend, the beach cruisers were back on Rømø, and it is expected that they will also be back on Fanø soon.
A regulation will probably normalize the conditions at the beginning of May. Until then, approval is required.
Wednesday 7th May 2025:
If everything goes as expected, the new announcement will be made on May 16, 2025. This means that wind-powered vehicles such as blokarts, buggies, and sand yachts will be legally permitted, subject to the conditions announced at that time. They will be allowed to drive again in the known and designated areas on the beach.
This is subject to a small reservation, as we don't have it in writing yet. The Minister of Transport and the Ministry of Transport have shown great goodwill in this matter, and we feel confident that the announcement will be made as described above.
Thursday 15th May 2025:
The Danish Ministry of Transport is still working hard to get the Order into force, after which the previously marked area, for example on Fanø Beach, will once again be allowed to be used by buggies, blokarts and beach cruisers.
Everyone - including the police - has a great interest in the Order coming into force as soon as possible.
A final clarification is expected in week 21. Follow our LinkedIn page, where we will bring the news when there is clarification.
Monday 26th May 2025:
We are pleased to announce that beach sailing has been legalized on Fanø as of Tuesday, 27th May.