Bike Tour along the North Sea Coast

There is hardly a better place to set off on a bike tour in North Friesland than Husum. The interplay between the tides in Husum's inland port on its own would be worth a visit. Across  centuries, the town grew into a small metropolis located at the North Sea. 

Husum is the gateway to North Friesland offering culinary and cultural delights – as such it is the perfect spot to start your bike tour.

The first day of your cycle tour in North Friesland begins with a train ride to St. Peter-Ording. Its 12-kilometre-long sandy beach is ideal for sunbathing and watching the kitesurfers racing across the waves pulled by the wind.The beach houses 100year old pile dwellings which prove food and drinks for beach goers. Cycle along the coast to Westerhever. Its famous red and white striped lighthouse awaits you. You'll see the landmark of the Eiderstedt peninsula from afar.

Leisurely explore the Nordstrand peninsula at lunchtime take the ferry to Hallig Hooge. The Hallig islands are small marsh islands where flooding regularly causes complete submersion – known as landfall . Thanks to its artificial mounds - the islands is habitable all year round. Hooge is the second largest Hallig island in the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea. Visit the Storm Surge Cinema, showing a landfall on the big screen. Also worth a visit is the Königspesel, an originally preserved captain's house. Return to Nordstrand in the evening. A transfer will take you back to Husum.

Your bike tour around Husum takes you through Südermarsch to Friedrichstadt. Leave your bike behind and stroll along the numerous canals of the Dutch town. On your way to Tönning, you will pass North German villages and the Herrenhaus Hoyerswort. It is Schleswig-Holstein's only noble estate on the west coast. Then you continue on to Tönning an idyllic harbor town. The Multimar Wattforum takes you into the world of the Wadden Sea and the North Sea. Treat yourself to a hearty fish sandwich at the harbor. Then take the train back to Husum.

Today begins with a train journey from Husum via Niebüll to the island of Sylt. The largest North Frisian island impresses with miles of sandy beaches, cliffs, dune areas and thatched houses. The island boasts more 200 kilometers of bike lanes. As such it is perfect for a short or even an extended bike tour. Cycle along the former railroad line, to the Hörnum lighthouse, to the Red Cliff near Kampen or visit List and enjoy a fish sandwich. Arrange the day to your liking. In the evening, take the train back to Husum.

Your bike tour in Northern Friesland ends after breakfast. If you like extend your stay in Husum for another night.