Lakolk Strand

The wide open windswept expanse of Lakolk Strand is just across the border from Germany on the small barrier island of Rm. Often battered by the North Sea's wind and waves, this beach is both a place to feel at one with nature and a great family beach in the summer.

It borders a UNESCO nature preserve, so if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and relax in some of Northern Europe's most beautiful cathartic and restful areas, this is the place to go.

The fact that this area combines natural beauty with a modern beach scene is part of what makes it unique. Modern campsites, as well as a few cafés and restaurants, can be found throughout the area.

At Lakolk Strand, you'll have plenty of room to run around, play beach sports, and ride horses, which are available for rent from May to October. Kites abound on Lakolk Strand, especially during the first weekend of September, when one of Europe's largest kite festivals takes place in the Rm area.

• Location: South Jutland