Foehr - Föhr

Foehr Feer (Föhrer Frisian (Ferring)) For (Danish)
federal state	Schleswig-Holstein
Residents	8.223 (2019)
height	13 m
Tourist info	49 (0)4681 3086 www.foehr.de
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Foehr

Foehr (Föhrer Frisian (Ferring): Feer, Danish: For) is one of the North Frisian Islands in the North Sea and belongs to the district of North Friesland in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

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Map of Foehr

background

Föhr is among the German islands without road or rail connections to the mainland, the largest island in terms of area with the highest population. It is the fifth largest German island and the second largest German North Sea island. Föhr is also called "the green island" because it is in the slipstream of Amrum and Sylt is relatively protected from the stormy influences of the North Sea. Föhr is a popular holiday destination and is mainly dependent on tourism, as are the neighboring islands. A 15-kilometer-long sandy beach stretches from the Wyk ferry port on the southern edge. Protection zone I of the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park lies north and northwest of the island. The main town Wyk is a state-recognized North Sea spa.

Population: as of March 31, 2019 (source: Statistics Office North)

language

In addition to High German, Fering, the Föhr dialect of North Frisian, is spoken on Föhr. Föhr Frisian is still widespread in everyday life, especially in the island's Westerland. In addition, Low German (Low German) and Danish are sometimes spoken on Föhr.

Frisian is now being taught again in schools on the island, and there is also a small Danish island school.

getting there

The island of Föhr can only be reached by air or water. The journey by train or car happens via the place 54.7336111111118.714444444444413 Dagebüll. From there the W.D.R.

The ferry North Frisia is a classic ferry on the Dagebüll - Föhr - Amrum line. The ship has a capacity of 1190 passengers and up to 53 cars. The 67.8 m long and 15 m wide ferry can reach up to 12.5 knots (= 23 km / h). Sister ships that are also regularly on the island line: the modern one MS Uthlande from 2010, the MS Rungholt as well as the MS Schleswig-Holstein. All ships have at least one ship catering facility.

By train

The mainland station for the island of Föhr is called 54.729918.69091 Dagebüll Mole. This station is served by the private one North German Railway Company (NEG) via an approx. 14 km long branch line Niebüll. The train arrival and departure times are very good on the ferry departures of the W.D.R ferry coordinated, whose ferries take 45 minutes for the crossing. It is only a few meters from the train platform to the ferry terminal, which makes traveling by train quite comfortable.

Every day up to 4 intercity trains from all over Germany have through coaches, which are moved in Niebüll, so that no suitcases have to be dragged here. These through coaches are very busy, especially on the weekends when there is a change of guests on the islands of Föhr and Amrum, and an early reservation is therefore recommended. If you can no longer get a seat ticket, you can of course also use the underpass in Niebüll and thus overcome the short distance between the platforms on foot. Tickets can be purchased from all German train stations, including the NEG and the ferry to Wyk auf Föhr.

The NEG does not wait for Deutsche Bahn intercity trains that are severely delayed. In such cases, the through cars are then transported to the next scheduled train to Dagebüll Mole. A delayed arrival on Föhr of up to 2 hours should be taken into account in the planning and clarified with the host on Föhr in advance how they can be reached in such cases.

When you arrive on Föhr, you can either take the island bus or a taxi to continue your journey to the quarter. Taxis can quickly become scarce after the ferry arrives, so a reservation should be considered. The island bus is operated by W.D.R, whose website also includes the Timetables can be downloaded.

By plane

• The 54.686111118.529166672 Wyk Airport (EDXY)(IATA: EAR) has two crossed landing & runways. The space is also used for rescue flights to and from the Wyk Hospital and is intended for supply in the event of major incidents. Airplanes up to 5700 kg can land here. Föhr receives twice a day from the Westküstenflug GmbH of Sylt, Husum and Flensburg from. There are also sightseeing flights over the North Frisian Islands offered.
• The nearest regional airport is the 54.9133333333338.34055555555563 Sylt Airport(IATA: GWT)Type obtained from Wikidata.
• The 53.6302789.9911114 Hamburg Airport(IATA: HAM) is the closest commercial airport.

In the street

• Is the ferry port 54.730528.690625 Dagebüll pier. From here the runs car ferry Towards Föhr or Amrum. The ferries also carry vehicles to the islands. But you can also drive your car in Dagebüll 54.7328.70196 Island parking lot park and take the shuttle bus to the ferry terminal.

By boat

• The Car ferries run reliably Dagebüll pier. You can also go over quite laboriously with a detour and a necessary change Amrum from 54.68188.754614 Schlüttsiel arrive.
• in the 54.69548.575887 Marina, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful harbors on the west coast of Schleswig-Holstein, there are around 40 guest berths on the northern pier I. Other free berths are marked with green signs and can also be used by guests. Contact: Port Office Tel .: 49 (0) 170 4485685

mobility

There are regular buses on the island. There is city traffic in Wyk and an island line that opens up the small villages in the west. You can take the ferry to Föhr, Amrum, Dagebüll and the Halligen. Buses run to the resettlements in the north at noon on school days. Timetable and line map are on www.faehre.de to find. The island has a well-developed road network, but it can also be explored very well by bike. The cycle path network is also well developed. There are numerous bike rentals.

Tourist Attractions

Out and about in Wyk

Pedestrian zone with a bell tower

If you are looking for something, you will find cozy alleys like this one in Wyker's old town ...

or this one too.

Old town of Wyk

In the old town, designated as a pedestrian zone, you can find cozy alleys. Here you will find various refreshment stops and shopping opportunities. A walk along the beach promenade is also worthwhile. The bell tower built in 1886 is a landmark.

Churches

• 54.69348.491131 St. Johannis in Nieblum

• 54.716298.435182 St. Laurenti Church in the south end in the west of the island.

• 54.69588.550423 St. Nicolai Church in Boldixum - Romanesque building from the 13th century with a beautiful interior

Museums

• 54.68728.561944  Frisian Museum, Rebbelstieg 34, 25938 Wyk. Tel.: 49 (0)4681 25 71, Fax: 49 (0)4681 74 84 20, Email: [email protected]. .The museum is a cultural and historical museum with a variety of collections (including the history of the island, the natural world and fauna of Föhr) and, thanks to the large open-air area, it is also an open-air museum with several buildings worth seeing and 2 reconstructed, prehistoric burial chambers. Another focus of the museum is whaling, on which many of the residents of Föhr used to live. A rose garden with over 100 different roses invites you to linger.Open: 1st Nov-15th March: Tue-Sun 2: 00-5: 00 p.m.; March 16-Jun. Sep 1 to Oct 31: Tue-Sun 10: 00-17: 00; 1st July to 31st August: daily 10: 00-17: 00.Price: adults € 4.80, children (6-17 years) € 2.50, families € 11.00, reduced with a tourist card.last change: May 2019
• 54.691098.571125 Föhr National Park Center - The 300 square meter interactive exhibition is located in the town hall of Wyk. Admission: € 2.50
• 54.70828.516 West Coast Art MuseumType obtained from Wikidata in Alkersum

Windmills

• Post mill of the Frisian Museum in Wyk - The mill comes from Hallig Langeness and is now in the outdoor area of ​​the museum.

• 54.69888.549327 WindmillType obtained from Wikidata in Wrixum - The "Großer Erdholländer" type mill was rebuilt in 1950 after a fire and has seen an eventful history since then. The upper part of the mill has largely been preserved in its original state. The former grain elevators, the old millstone and the impressive large cogwheels are still visible. In 2016 the municipality of Wrixum bought the mill to save it from further deterioration. At the same time, the Wrixumer Mühlenverein e.V. was launched.

• 54.698818.454298 Windmill in Borgsum (privately owned)

• 54.728928.450819 Windmill in Oldsum (privately owned)

• 54.686128.5671510 Windmill Venti Amica in Wyk (privately owned)

various

• 54.70968.4566911 Lembecksburg ring wallType obtained from Wikidata north of Borgsum. The earth wall is about 8 m high and 95 m in diameter. It is the remnant of a Saxon hill fort that was built in the 9th century to protect against the Vikings.

• Salt marshes and resting places for sea birds on the north coast. On the calm north coast of the island, in the dyke area, there are several bird berths for bird watching. From Wyk it is about 10 km to the north coast (nice bike ride).

activities

• Swimming - In the Wyk area there is a 4 km long, very well-kept sandy beach with a good infrastructure. Other sandy beaches can be found at Nieblum and Utersum. The beaches slope very gently into the water, so that children can swim well. However, at low tide the water drops sharply (several hundred meters) on many stretches of the beach and bathing is then not possible from the beach. It is best to bathe when the tide comes in (from approx. 3 hours before high tide) and in the first two hours after high tide. If you run out to bathe in the mudflats at low tide, you should remember that when the water returns, the troughs can quickly fill up and then have a strong and dangerous current. Information on the current water temperatures on Föhr can be found on the website of the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency to find. Fans of nudist bathing will be disappointed at the only stretch of beach (29) on Wyker Südstrand that is designated for it. The beach section is by far the least attractive.

• To go biking - The relatively large island offers nice opportunities for cycling. There are some quiet back roads and traffic-free agricultural paths. Bicycles can be found at many on the island Rental stations borrow. Especially those in the island villages are usually characterized by a pick-up and delivery service and slightly lower prices. E-bikes are also on offer. However, due to the extremely small height differences, the inexpensive 3-speed bikes are usually sufficient. If the headwind is too strong for you, you can simply shorten the route. There is a bike map available for a fee, but the variant that is available free of charge in many places also works. That too Downloading GPS data is possible. If you don't want to just set off, you can choose one of the five marked circular routes, which are described in detail on the Internet:

1. Big island tour (approx. 40 km). This tour can also be varied by cycling the north side of the island along the dike from Wyk harbor to Utersum. You can experience the lonely and quiet landscape in an excellent way. In Utersum you will meet the signposted route again.
2. Föhr contemporary witnesses (approx. 21 km)
3. Klaar-Kimming (approx. 15 km)
4. Art Trail (approx. 21 km)
5. March route (approx. 28 km)

• water sports - Due to its sheltered location behind the island of Amrum, there is usually hardly any surf on Föhr and the wind strength is also low. Nevertheless, water sports centers offer a comprehensive selection of water sports activities on various beach sections (e.g. Wyk Südstrand). Surf and sailing courses as well as training in kite surfing are offered there. Sea kayaks and SUPs (stand-up paddles) can be borrowed. Beach surfing is also offered during the approx. 2-hour dry-fall period. Sailing and surfing are very tide-dependent.

• Mudflat hiking - Föhr with its extensive tidal flats at low tide offers excellent conditions for long hikes through the tidal flats. The W.D.R regularly offers a guided mudflat hike between Föhr and Amrum at. After a bus transfer to the dike parking lot in Dunsum, it is about 8 km through the tidal flats (you have to cross a waist-high tidal creek, which is why appropriate clothing is advisable). On Amrum there is a bus transfer to the ferry terminal. Then take the ferry back to Föhr. Occasionally, guided mudflat walks to the mainland are also offered. More detailed information can be found in the official event calendar. From the south beach you can enter the mudflats at almost any point on the beach. However, important rules should be observed:

1. Start of the hike approx. 2 hours before low tide
2. Run back in time and watch out for (fast) full tides
3. Don't forget sun protection
4. Never stop in the mudflats in fog. You will inevitably run in circles and thereby put your life at risk

• Island tours with the Friesenexpress - From the harbor in Wyk you can start a 2-hour island tour with the "Friesenexpress". Timetable and fares can be found on the operator's website.

• golf - The 54.68458.52191 Golf Club Foehr has an 18-hole course.

• Foehr marathon - Since 2011, the Foehr marathon instead of.

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Wyk beach and promenade

shop

In Wyk there are good and cheap shopping opportunities for everyday life. In addition to an Edeka market in Boldixumer Straße (close to the center), there is a. a Lidl (Hemkweg) and a Sky market (Koogskuhl). There are also a large number of small, fine specialist shops in the pedestrian zone around the sand wall.

kitchen

The Föhr cuisine offers the tourist the complete selection that he can expect from a holiday and health resort. Matjes dishes, North Sea prawns and mussels are particularly popular at the North Sea, which can be enjoyed in, for example Klatt's good rooms in Wyk. In this village there is also the Friesenstube, Lüttje Kok, Zum Walfisch and the restaurant Austernfischer im Duus Hotel.

According to the Michelin Guide, Föhr's star restaurant "Alt-Wyk" offers upscale cuisine at a great price-performance ratio.^[1]

A great This page provides an overview and recommendations for restaurants on Föhr.

nightlife

• Olympic disco - Koogskuhl 6 in Wyk, the only discotheque on the island.

accommodation

Accommodations are in Accommodation directory of Föhr Tourismus GmbH as well as at numerous other providers. On Föhr you have a large selection of pubs, restaurants and hotels.

health

• hospital - The clinical supply represents the 54.68548.564311 Inselklinik Föhr-Amrum Safe in Rebbelstieg 24 in Wyk.

Practical advice

Föhr-Tourismus has four tourist information offices on the island:

• Föhr Tourismus, Tel .: 49 (0) 4681 300, Fax: 49 (0) 4681 3086, E-Mail: [email protected], www.foehr.de

trips

• Mudflat hike to Amrum

• Day trips by ship to Amrum, Hörnum on Sylt and on the Hallig Langeneß and Hallig Hooge.

• Day trip to Heligoland - From April 3rd, 2018 there are again possibilities for day trips to Helgoland. The Catamaran Adler Cat runs Monday to Thursday at 09:00 from Wyk via Amrum and Hörnum and allows a stay of about 3 hours.

• with the wheel are highly recommended. There are a variety of ways to rent a bike for one or more days across the island. Föhr Tourismus GmbH has a bicycle map with five themed tours between 15 and 40 kilometers. But it is also worth exploring Föhr by bike on your own. Once around the island it is a good 40 kilometers and you can see that this island has "different faces". You should pay attention to the wind strength and direction of the wind: it often goes lively and as if by itself to the east, whereby the way to the west can be extremely arduous!

literature

• "Amrum-Föhr-Langeneß" hiking and cycling map - scale 1: 40000, ISBN 978-3-85491-141-8 , published for 4.95 euros in Compass Publishing House

• Island thriller "Finale on Föhr", Martin Dodenhoeft, Prolibris Verlag, ISBN 3935263562

Web links

• http://www.foehr.de/ - Official website of Föhr
• ferry from Dagebüll via Föhr to Amrum
• North Sea tourism Schleswig-Holstein - official national website
• National Park "Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea"
• Föhr family island Video of the WDR from the series Beautiful

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