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North Sea Coast (Schleswig-Holstein), Germany
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Nordstrand (North Frisian: di Ströön) is a peninsula and former island in North Frisia on the North Sea coast of Germany. It is part of the Nordfriesland district in the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein. Its area is 50 km² and its population is 2,300 (2022). Nordstrand has two municipalities, Nordstrand and smaller Elisabeth-Sophien-Koog, which are part of the Amt Nordsee-Treene. Translates to "North Beach"
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Odenbüll
Evangelical-Lutheran. The oldest building on Nordstrand, the oldest parts of the current building, the inner walls of the central nave, date back to the 13th century. Most of the Gothic and Baroque furnishings were purchased in the 18th century. The most important piece of the furnishings is the three-winged carved altar from around 1480 in late Gothic style. Exterior has a large granite engraved stone dating back to before 1639.
Roman Catholic
The church was built in 1866 and thoroughly renovated in 1929. The parish of St. Knud auf Nordstrand belongs to the Archdiocese of Hamburg and, in addition to Nordstrand, includes the island of Pellworm and the Halligen Nordstrandischmoor, Südfall and Süderoog.
AltCath.
Although the Old Catholics have only existed since 1870, there has been a Catholic parish on Nordstrand since 1654. In 1662, the Oratorians had built a small church in the middle of the island. Since that time, it has served as a parish church for the Catholics on the island. In 1887 a thorough renovation of the church was necessary. The Catholic parish of St. Theresia on Nordstrand belonged to the Archdiocese of Utrecht from 1681 to 1920. The church has been a listed building since 1972 and is closely linked to the history of Nordstrand.
Built in 1889, the Dutch windmill was in operation as a windmill until 1942. A storm on 23 December 1954 threw off the cap and wind rose and sealed them with a flat roof. It remained in operation until 1970. In 1970, the café "Glück zu" was set up in the mill house. The mill was restored at great expense in the following years, and on September 11, 1982, the "maiden race" could begin.
It's not only in bad weather that a visit to the Nordstrand Island Museum is worthwhile. The island museum gives an insight into the history of Nordstrand, which was given its special shape by severe storm surges and their consequences.
Price: free of charge (donations are welcome).
In the Wadden Sea Conservation Station, you can discover the Nordstrand area with different water levels in an inviting exhibition on a 3D model. In addition, a learning island on the subject of seals and an interactive map, which shows where birds typical of the Wadden Sea can be found in the National Park, invite visitors to discover in a playful way. In addition, guided tours and mudflat hikes are organized on an ongoing basis. Open: Jun-Sep: M-W 10:00-16:00, F Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 10:00-14:00, Oct-May: F Sa 13:00-17:00, Su 10:00-14:00.
Small sandy beach among many rock reinforced dike walls
Public sandy beach.
Carriage Rides
The Wadden coachmen organizes carriage rides, a highlight for the North Sea holiday, to the Hallig Südfall, a protection zone 1 in the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park. On this 3.5-hour trip, you can enter the Hallig with authorized guides. An indispensable retreat for breeding and resting birds in the North Sea with a blooming vegetation of lilac, sea carnation, wormwood, sea asters. The stay on Südfall takes about 1.5 hours. Starting times are tidal and vary from day to day.
Hotel
The Pharisäerhof can look back on a long tradition and, as historically proven, is the origin of the North Frisian speciality "Pharisees". The Pharisee farm was founded in 1743 and has been family-owned for generations. Today, the farm is a restaurant, hotel, café and farm shop.
Engelmühle
Gourmet café, master confectionery and chocolaterie in the Engel windmill.
The campsite offers space for caravans, motorhomes and tents directly on the outer dike just a few steps from the North Sea. Feature: paid Wi-Fi.
Stylish hotel with 28 double rooms. For guests with dogs, there is a large and fenced approx. 6,000 m² dog free run and "dog spa hut" available. Features: free Wi-Fi, café, restaurant, sauna, free parking, dogs allowed.
Family-run apartment hotel, located in the countryside in quiet surroundings with 13 rooms/apartments. Almost all rooms have a fully equipped kitchenette, are located on the ground floor and have a view of the spacious and partially covered terrace with adjoining garden, endless pastures where cows graze in summer and sheep in winter, in the beautiful garden with fruit trees, roses and garden pond or on the neighboring farm. Features: free Wi-Fi, bicycle parking, breakfast buffet, free parking, pets not allowed. Check-in: from 15:00. Check-out: until 11:00.
By train
From Hamburg you take the Marschbahn to Husum. Continue by bus.
By bus
Nordstrand can be reached by public transport via the regional bus line R 140.
By car
From Hamburg, take the motorway to Heide. From there, continue on the road to Hattstedt. Continue on the K 81/L 30 to Nordstrand.
By boat
By bicycle
The North Sea Coast Cycle Route leads via Nordstrand. The route from Husum to Strucklahnungshörn is 26 km long.
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