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Voykit pocket guide · Germany
Amrum
Spend 1–2 days for beach time and a lighthouse visit; reach by ferry from Dagebüll, then use the island bus.
Amrum is a small North Frisian island (≈12 × 3 km) with long sandy beaches, a historic lighthouse and a nature centre. Summer draws many visitors; off‑season the island is quiet. A day or two lets you enjoy the beach, see the lighthouse and explore the Naturzentrum, with easy bus connections.
- Country
- Germany
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- Avoid
- Nov–Feb (limited services)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Card acceptance has improved but some bakeries, bars and small restaurants are still cash only.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–50 excl. bed · Mid €60–90 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US devices need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.; Bar and café: Round up to the nearest euro.; Taxi: Round up by €1–2.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night, optional.; Free walking tour: €10–15 per person.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Restaurants usually sell bottled water; fizzy (mit Kohlensäure) is the default, ask for 'still' or 'ohne'.
- Toilets
- Station toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers; the 'WC' at motorway rest stops takes coins and gives a voucher.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at café | €2–3 |
| Fish sandwich (Zum Fischbäcker) | €6–9 |
| Ferry foot return | €21.70 |
| Bike ferry return | €11.50 |
| Bus single ticket | €2.60 |
| Bus day ticket | €5.50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- HAM · Hamburg Airport
- Train to Niebüll (≈2 h) then ferry to Amrum
- GWT · Sylt Airport
- Limited flights; bus to Niebüll then ferry
Typical fares
- Ferry Dagebüll → Amrum (foot)
- about €21.70, 90 min (check)
- Island bus day ticket
- €5.50, unlimited rides
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Take the ferry to Wittdün, then the island bus (≈45 min interval) to Nebel and Norddorf. Walk or bike from stops; bike ferry return €11.50.
See and do
Known for
- Sandy beaches
- Amrum Lighthouse
- Naturzentrum Norddorf
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Amrum Lighthouse | Bus to Leuchtturm stop, then 5‑min walk | ≈15 min |
| Naturzentrum Norddorf | Bus to Norddorf, 10‑min walk | ≈20 min |
Sleep
- Hotel Anka
- Family‑run hotel in Norddorf, close to beach and bus stop.
- Mein Inselhotel
- Small hotel in Norddorf, good for short stays.
- Vitalhotel Weiße Düne
- Beach‑front hotel in Wittdün, ideal for a beach day.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | EntschuldigungEntschuldigung |
| Thank you | DankeDanke |
| How much is it? | Wie viel kostet das?Wie viel kostet das? |
| Where is the bus stop? | Wo ist die Bushaltestelle?Wo ist die Bushaltestelle? |
| Can I have a map? | Kann ich einen Stadtplan haben?Kann ich einen Stadtplan haben? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Firm handshake with eye contact; 'Guten Tag' or 'Hallo'; avoid: Hugs with people you have just met
- Names: Herr / Frau plus surname until invited to use first names; avoid: Using 'du' with officials or older strangers
- Punctuality: Arrive on time for tours, dinners and appointments; avoid: Being more than 5–10 minutes late without a message
- Queues and rules: Follow signs, wait at red lights, sort rubbish; avoid: Walking in cycle lanes
- Conversation: Direct and factual; people say what they mean; avoid: Taking directness as rudeness, or joking about the Nazi era
- Home visit: Bring flowers (odd number, not red roses) or wine; shoes off if the hosts do; avoid: Arriving early
- Paying: Say the total including tip as you pay; avoid: Leaving coins on the table and walking off
Scams and watch-outs
- Ferry foot return €21.70 (2024 price, check for 2026).
- Bus tickets €2.60 single, €5.50 day; children under 6 ride free.
- Winter schedules are reduced; confirm times before travel.
Amrum is safe; main risks are occasional strong tides and limited night transport in winter.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Amrum yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Sandy beaches
- Amrum Lighthouse
- Naturzentrum Norddorf
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Amrum official site: www.amrum.de/
- Wikidata – Amrum: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Amrum, revision 5337504 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5337504
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/amrum). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.