Great cycling vacation on the North Sea

Your cycling vacation on the North Sea begins in Niebüll. The town's name is derived from the Frisian for new settlement. In the Friesian Museum, you can learn more about their historical way of life, the Natural History Museum provides insights into the nature and landscape on both sides of the German-Danish border.

The first day of your cycling vacation on the North Sea takes you to the island of Föhr. The trip begins at the ferry in Dagebüll. The ferry (not included) takes you to Föhr. Germany's fifth-largest island also known as the green island  referring to its lush vegetation. If you choose to explore the island of Amrum  (not included), you have the opportunity to cycle around the entire island or simply enjoy the sound of the North Sea on its south beach. The ferry takes you back to Dagebüll in the evening.

From Niebüll, take the train to Sylt, the Queen of the North Sea. After arriving in Westerland, hop on your bike and explore the island to your hearts content. With a bike path network of over 200 kilometers, the island offers plenty of opportunities for a variety of bike tours. Treat yourself to a fish sandwich in List before taking the ferry to the Danish island of Rømø. Rømø's beaches form the largest sandy beach in Northern Europe. You will spend the night in Havneby, the island's main town.

Today's stage of your cycling vacation on the North Sea takes you from Rømø via the Rømødæmningen to the Danish mainland. The North Sea is still in sight once you arrive at Højer. The village is home to the largest wooden Dutch mill in Northern Europe. You continue to Møgeltønder which is well known for the most enchanting lanes and Schackenborg Castle until you reach the town of Tønder. The town once gained national fame for its lace-making. In Drøhses Hus located in the historic town center, you can learn more about the centuries-old artisan craft.

Once you cross the  German-Danish border and have returned to North Friesland. The Emil Nolde Museum in Seebüll is well worth the detour. It provides insights into the life and work of the expressionist painter. A visit to the Gotteskoogsee lake north of Niebüll is also worthwhile. The lake landscape is home to many rare animal and plant species. Enjoy the peace and quiet and take a walk for a bird-watching tour. You will spend the night in Dagebüll or Schlüttsiel.

Today, on your cycling vacation at the North Sea another excursion awaits. Take the ferry from Schlüttsiel to Hallig Hooge. Enjoy the fresh breeze and the seemingly endless view across the sea. Hooge is the largest Hallig in the North Sea. It is wonderful to explore by bike or simply on foot. Visit the Storm Surge Cinema and the Königspesel, which introduces you to the North Frisian residential and seafaring culture of the 17th and 18th centuries. Take the ferry back to Schlüttsiel.

You follow the North Sea coastal bike path takes to the south. In Husum, the inland port of your destination for the day, you can experience the interplay of high and low tide up close. Treat yourself to a delicious fish sandwich or a slice of Frisian cake. Husum-born writer Theodor Storm once described his hometown as a grey town by the sea. Thanks to its colorful harbor facades and diverse cultural offerings, the city is anything but dull and monotonous.

From Husum, your cycling vacation by the North Sea first takes you to Friedrichstadt. In the old town, criss-crossed by canals and gabled houses, you will feel as if you had been transported to the Netherlands. The Dutch town owes its townscape to the Dutch immigrants who settled here in the 17th century. Take a walk or a canal cruise before cycling to Tönning. In the town on the Eider, the Multimar Wattforum takes you into the world of the Wadden Sea. You will spend the night in Tönning or Lunden.

Your cycling day begins with a train ride to St. Peter-Ording. The seaside resort is known for its 12-kilometre-long and seemingly endless sandy beach. Here you can relax and watch windsurfers ride the waves. Or how about whizzing across the beach in a sailing car yourself? You can indulge in culinary delights in one of the striking pile dwellings at the seaside before cycling inland along the coast. You will spend the night again in Tönning or Lunden.

Cross the Eidersperrwerk and cycle along the North Sea coast to the North Sea spa town of Büsum on your great cycling vacation at the North Sea. The harbor town is known nationwide for its crabs. The route continues inland to Meldorf. You can already see the imposing Meldorf Cathedral from afar, which also impresses from up close with its early Gothic architecture. The landmark of today's destination St. Michaelisdonn is the Edda Dutch windmill. Swap your bike for a short hike, as Edda is easier to access on foot. 
 

You follow an even bike paths through the Dithmarschen to Brunsbüttel at the mouth of the Kiel Canal. The canal was built at the end of the 19th century and is one of the busiest waterways in the world. At the Brunsbüttel Lock Museum you can learn more about the importance and the inner working of the canal. You reach Glückstadt located at the north-eastern bank of the Elbe river. The town, which was built in the 17th century according to the plans of King Christian IV, is famous for its Glückstädter Matjes, a culinary specialty. 
 

You cycle along the Elbe towards Hamburg on the last stage of your cycling vacation at the North Sea. Just outside the city gates take a break at the ship hospitality center in Wedel. It welcomes and bids farewell to large vessels arriving or departing from the international port of Hamburg. Hamburg welcomes you with a wealth of sights and a diverse culture. Enjoy the maritime flair of the Hanseatic city!
 

Your cycling vacation at the North Sea ends after breakfast. We are happy to extend your stay with an extra night.