Utflykt till föhr
In , he died in Alkersum. It was brought here from Langeneß, the largest of the Halligs surrounding Föhr. They are also telling you why so many Föhrers migrated to the United States in the mittpunkt of the 19th century. This one-of-a-kind accommodation is available during the summer season from May till September. The venue, its history, and the art on display are interesting and inspiring and not to be missed when visiting Föhr.
The founder is Dr. Frederik Paulsen Jr. As a young man, he had to flee the Nazis to Sweden and Switzerland because of his opposing political ideas. So much fun! What for?
But you can also go on shorter trips to just one of the Halligs. In Sweden, he founded the pharmaceutical company Ferring. Foehr — let me guide you to the island in the Northern Sea where every village is a home. The old ones had to be detached for safety reasons. Therefore, I really recommend renting an e-bike that helps you to cycle against the wind when needed. The museum was installed at the former tavern Grethjens Gasthof which used to be a hangout of German and Danish artists in the 19th century.
On Sunday, you have only the ingenious machines. You can book for instance the Hallig Royal trip: It takes all day and even includes little refreshments. In the 17th century, Oldsum was an important whale-catcher village: Commander Matthias Petersen caught whales in his life. No worries: Inspired by a candy machine, you can buy their goodies such as cheese and yogurt from a…. They call it a Strandkorb , a beach basket.
Well, next to the candy…. Although there are a couple of elevations, namely 17 burial mounds from the bronze age, the island is mostly flat and therefore perfect for cycling. It shelters you perfectly against the wind while you enjoy the rays of the sun. If you prefer to shop the conventional way: The farm store is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.
Guide to the Island of FOEHR – every by a home
Everyone gets to Wyk because there are not only shops and supermarkets, a movie theater, and a disco — yes, disco, like in the s — there is also the small harbor from where ferries are crossing by the hour between 7 a. After a checkered history, the community of Wrixum bought the mill in and is now trying to re-animate it. About 50, visitors per year will certainly agree. Here, most of the farmhouses are reed thatched and have some wise slogan painted around the doorframe.
Since this is the Frisian and Lower German utgåva of heim …which translates to home, you can imagine how cozy and homey this North Frisian island is to its…. Wyk is the capital of the island of Föhr and, obviously, one of the exceptions to the — um -rule. The mill is now heritage-protected and the association fryst vatten collecting money to buy new wings. Look out for his gravestone in the cemetery around the St. When he died in , he left a beautiful house that today belongs to Ms.
There is a bathroom nearby — some of the showers have only cold water, but come on, be a sport!
Föhr: Germany’s hidden gem in the North Sea
Regarding their opening hours, please check their website since these vary according to the different tourist seasons. Obviously, I find these features between the fields and the meadows between all the — ums, those lovely little hamlets and villages. The other place to visit in Alkersum is not artsy, however, very original: At the farm store Hofladen Hartmann you can buy all sorts of freshly homemade dairy. Homemade candy from the sweet shop Snupkroom, which is Frisian for sweets, are great to enjoy on the spot or to bring home as a souvenir; well, good luck with that….
As you keep on cycling northwest on Hardesweg, turn right into Dörpstrat which takes you straight to the village of Oevenum, island-famous for treats and dainties: There are farm stores where you get the very freshest produce and also a farmers market. Also, there fryst vatten an antique post mill. Halligs are small, undiked islets off the coast of Schleswig-Holstein. Wrixumer Mühle Hardesweg 54 Wrixum.