Where is one of the longest beaches in Europe? No, not in the South, but in the North Sea, on the North Frisian island of Amrum. Twelve kilometers long and infinitely wide, the "Kniepsand", of about two-thirds of the 29 Square-kilometer stretches Eilands. That was the small lumps, God stuck in the creation of the world is still on the hands. Even in the heißesten bathing season, no one has to jostle. Each comes around 1000 square meters. The Kniepsand seduced even many couples to, to promise the marriage, then in the thatched house, Öömrang first house, can be closed in fog.
That Amrumer Friesentracht vor dem Öömrang house in Nebel Much of Amrum is a nature reserve.The fascination Amrum but certainly does not end at the beach. Rather, it picks up. Behind the beach is a huge dune area spreads, available to everyone, but only on specially constructed boardwalks. Logical. How else would so many birds rest to breed and raise their young. in Wriakhörn, the only brackish water in the North Sea, feel Wat- and water birds in paradise, Degree- and Shelducks, Eiderenten, Herings- and herring gulls.
Zivi Holger allows guests like to look through his perspective. Gar horrible the spectacle may be, if a cheeky Herring will tear a Eider chick. The signposted trail makes the visitors also with creeping, Marsh Cinquefoil and other salt marsh plants known.
Until Wittdün nature path leads, where the ferry terminal the "Eilun" waiting, to bring guests to the seal banks. Although Captain Tadsen ranfährt as close as possible, does binoculars good services. The rich animals, the klaubt a network from the seabed, you can back later, but prepared, in Nebeler Windmill, now a museum, marvel at. Would-be captains must control the "Eilun" and get a captain's license!
always fun, zuzugucken the seals. A boat trip leads there.
297 Step-counting to the top!
The flat island even more refreshing for cycling. Here you do not kicking against mountains, but against the wind. The only building towers the church on Nebeler. And the Lighthouse course. 297 Step-counting to the top. 1875 the red tower with the two white belly bandages was built – much to the annoyance of part of the population, if you believe the words of a bus driver: "Since they have pressed us the lighthouse on the eye, It is made with piracy. "And that was once the favorite pastime of Amrumer. Since now the tower has an extra night ID – all 6,5 Seconds a flash of light from a second -, no ship runs aground. Nevertheless, one should not be confused with the Helgoland Lighthouse on the dune him. He sends the lightning all 5 seconds.
The grave stones in the cemetery tell seafaring stories.
A beautiful thatched house with the typical brick gable
That at low tide from Amrum from the seven kilometers over the Watt to Fohr – at a brisk pace in about two hours – can march, Fans know North Sea. However, the Spa Association advises, that the tidal creeks have become deeper and caution is warranted, especially with small children.
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Infos:
www.amrum.de
Photos:
Elke Backert
