Northern Friesland

Germany's northernmost North Sea coast, featuring the sand dunes and red cliffs of Sylt and the unique landscapes of the World Heritage Wadden Sea mudflats.

Northern Friesland is located in northwestern Schleswig-Holstein, bordering the North Sea, and includes islands like Sylt and Amrum, as well as the Wadden Sea coast. Sylt is a famous German holiday island, featuring the Rotes Kliff (Red Cliff) in Kampen, Westerland beach, the shifting sand dunes of List, and the Ellenbogen peninsula. The thatched-roof cottages in Keitum and Kampen are highly elegant, and the Hörnum Lighthouse stands at the southern tip of the island. The Wadden Sea is a World Heritage site where visitors can join guided mudflat hikes. May to September is the best time to visit, while spring and autumn are ideal for birdwatching. Sylt can be reached by train via the Hindenburgdamm to Westerland, or by flying into Sylt Airport; Amrum requires a ferry.

Destinations

• Sylt
• Sankt Peter-Ording
• Schleswig

Itineraries

• North Sea to Baltic Coast Loop: 14-Day Self-Drive Itinerary – Embark on a road trip from Hamburg around the North Sea and Baltic Sea, covering Sylt, Viking heritage sites, and Rügen…
• Schleswig-Holstein Lakes & Viking Heritage: 7-Day Railway Itinerary – Take the train from Lübeck through the lake district and Kiel to Schleswig, exploring the Baltic Sea and Viking heritag…