Pellworm

On Pellworm, a cycling route of around 27 km and a wide range of cultural topics go hand in hand: churches, the island’s history and seafaring. You can tailor your stay to whether you prefer being outdoors, discovering historic furnishings or learning about the island’s history.

Cycling between dike views and points of interest

A cycling route of around 27 km runs along the dike around Pellworm, offering views of the sea and the Halligen. Along the way, it passes the lighthouse, the Old Church of St. Salvator, the Nordermühle and the Vogelkoje. There are also opportunities for birdwatching along the route. Scenic views, distinctive landmarks and nature watching give the tour a variety of highlights. The Vogelkoje is currently closed; bear this in mind if you plan to visit this stop.

Churches, museums and maritime history

The Old Church of St. Salvator dates back to the 11th century. A ruined tower and an Arp Schnitger organ have been preserved; organ concerts are held there weekly in summer. If you would like to attend a concert, plan your visit for the summer season and check the specific date in advance. This helps distinguish the seasonal music programme from the building’s historic features.

In the centre of Pellworm stands a hall church dating from the 17th century. Its furnishings include a late Gothic carved altar from communities lost in the Great Flood. The churches each offer a different historical perspective: at St. Salvator, its great age, ruined tower and organ stand out; at the central hall church, the altar and its origins draw attention to a different story.

The island museum explores the island’s settlement and cultural history. The Rungholt Museum displays artefacts collected on the coast of Pellworm and on the surrounding tidal flats. A maritime exhibition in the old harbour steam shed focuses on the island’s seafaring history and sea rescue. Together, these offer different ways to explore the island’s history, finds from the coast and tidal flats, and maritime topics. Opening hours may vary depending on the time of year; check them before your visit.

North Frisia as a wider travel destination

Looking at the wider travel destination of North Frisia brings a larger coastal and island region into view. North Frisia has 441 kilometres of coastline. The five North Frisian islands in Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park include Sylt, Föhr and Amrum. North Frisia also encompasses ten Halligen, distinctive landscape formations within the national park. The North Frisian Wadden Sea is an official nature reserve and forms part of Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park.

North Frisia also offers a wider cultural scene: among Schleswig-Holstein’s districts, the region has the highest density of museums and the largest number of registered cultural monuments. A local speciality in northern North Frisia is Pharisäer: hot coffee with a shot of rum and a dollop of whipped cream.

To compare cycling routes, you can set Pellworm’s loop of around 27 km alongside regional tours. The Beltringharder Route in North Frisia is also 27 km long and starts in Lüttmoorsiel. The 35 km Stollberg-Koog Tour begins in Reußenköge at the Amsinck House. This makes it easy to compare the routes by length first.

For nature and the Wadden Sea, the Schlüttsiel Information Centre offers a natural history exhibition and guided tours of the Wadden Sea and nature conservation almost daily. In suitable weather, a guided walk along the sea dike follows. Hallig Südfall can only be visited as part of a guided tour: on guided walks or with the Wadden Sea carriage drivers.

Discover more destinations

Stedesand, Breklum, Schwesing, Rantrum, Hooge, Friedrich-Wilhelm-Lübke-Koog, Wittdün, Südermarsch

Go to the main travel overview: North Frisia.