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Voykit pocket guide · Germany
Föhr
Spend 2 days on Föhr: one day for the southern beach and Wyk old town, another for windmills, museums and a short hike on the northern marshes.
Föhr is the largest German North Frisian island, reachable by ferry from Dagebüll. Its 12 km southern sand beach, three medieval churches, five windmills and a cultural museum fit comfortably into a two‑day itinerary. Private cars are allowed, but most visitors use the local bus or bike.
- Country
- Germany
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- Avoid
- Nov–Feb (cold, limited ferry services)
- Stay
- 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 €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ 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 | €2–3 |
| Fish sandwich (Föhr specialty) | €5–8 |
| Museum entry (Frisian Museum) | €4.80 adult, €2.50 child |
| Ferry return ticket | €15.50 adult |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- HAM · Hamburg Airport
- Mainland gateway, bus/ferry to Föhr (check)
Typical fares
- Dagebüll → Wyk (ferry)
- about €15.50 adult return (check)
- Bus day pass
- ≈ €5 per person (check)
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
Bus links Wyk with villages; private cars allowed; bicycles popular for short rides along the dike.
See and do
Known for
- 12 km southern sand beach
- medieval churches
- five historic windmills
- Frisian museum
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Amrum (via low‑tide walk) | Walk south from Föhr's southern beach at low tide | ≈2 h round‑trip (check tide times) |
Sleep
- Strandhotel Wyk
- Beachfront, close to Wyk town centre
- Hotel Rackmers Hof
- Rural setting near Oevenum, good for quiet stays
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 menu? | Kann ich die Speisekarte haben?Kann ich die Speisekarte haben? |
| Where is the toilet? | Wo ist die Toilette?Wo ist die Toilette? |
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 from Dagebüll runs about every hour; return ticket €15.50 for adults (2024 price, check for 2026).
- Car ferry is expensive and must be booked in advance.
- Last bus from Wyk returns around 22:00 in winter.
Föhr is generally safe; watch for slippery beach rocks and occasional strong winds on the dunes.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Föhr yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- 12 km southern sand beach
- medieval churches
- five historic windmills
- Frisian museum
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Föhr official tourism: www.foehr.de/
- Wikivoyage: Föhr, revision 5244479 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5244479
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/fohr). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.