Discover Tümlauer Koog: Bird migration, dikes and harbour views

Discover Tümlauer Koog from different perspectives: learn about storm surges at the dike, explore the birdlife at Tümlauer Bay and enjoy the view from the harbour towards Westerhever Lighthouse. Car-free paths and the dike also offer opportunities for cycling through the Koog.

Understanding storm surges at the dike

A high-water mark in Tümlauer Koog illustrates the danger that arises when North Sea storm surges push water against the dike, threatening people and land. Check the condition of the marker on site before your visit.

Birdwatching and harbour views

Tümlauer Bay is a recommended spot for birdwatching. Especially during the autumn migration, large numbers of migratory birds gather in the salt marshes and search for food in the Wadden Sea. Which species, and how many birds, you see can vary. The autumn migration is a particularly good time for birdwatching.

Tümlau Harbour on Tümlauer Bay serves as a mooring and port of call for motorboats and sailing boats. From there, the view stretches towards Westerhever Lighthouse. This view is known as the “Westerhever view”. The bay thus offers two distinct highlights side by side: seasonal birdwatching and the view from the harbour towards the lighthouse.

Cycling through the Koog

Car-free paths and the dike offer opportunities for cycling through Tümlauer Koog. Along the way, you can enjoy views of the North Sea, grazing sheep, thatched houses, farmland and pastureland. If you enjoy experiencing landscapes on the move, this offers a different perspective from a stay at a single observation spot.

Path conditions and access may vary depending on maintenance, weather and coastal works. Check the current conditions before setting out.

North Frisia as a wider region

The wider travel destination of North Frisia opens up a view of a larger landscape region with 441 kilometres of coastline. The five North Frisian islands in the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park include Sylt, Föhr and Amrum. North Frisia also includes ten Halligen, distinctive landforms within the national park. The North Frisian Wadden Sea is an official nature reserve and is also part of the national park. The islands, Halligen and Wadden Sea are therefore regional themes that can help guide your planning beyond a single destination.

There are also named cycling routes in the wider North Frisia region. The Beltringharder Route is 27 kilometres long and starts in Lüttmoorsiel. The Stollberg-Koog Tour covers 35 kilometres; its starting point is at Amsinck-Haus in Reußenköge. Comparing the route lengths gives you a concrete reference point when choosing regional tours by distance.

The Schlüttsiel information centre offers another perspective on the natural environment: it has a natural history exhibition and guided tours of the Wadden Sea and nature conservation almost every day. In suitable weather, a guided walk along the sea dike follows. National park information centres in North Frisia also offer exhibitions and events about the national parks and the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site.

Discover more destinations: Westerhever, Galmsbüll, Seeth, Gröde, Sönnebüll, Tetenbüll, Simonsberg, Drage.

Go to the overview of the wider travel region: North Frisia.