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Voykit pocket guide · Germany
Pellworm
One day is enough to see Pellworm's lighthouse, St. Salvator church and walk the tidal flats; stay overnight only if you prefer a quiet night.
Pellworm is a tiny North Frisian island (≈6 × 7 km) with about 1 200 residents. Its main attractions – the historic lighthouse, the 13th‑century St. Salvator church and the Wadden Sea tidal flats – are all within easy walking or cycling distance, so a single day covers the highlights. Public transport is limited; bikes are the most convenient way to get around.
- Country
- Germany
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight, ferry runs every 2 h)
- Avoid
- Nov–Feb (stormy sea, reduced ferry frequency)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 (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 Leuchtfeuer | €2–3 |
| Fish & grill snack at Leo's | €5–8 |
| Ferry ticket (walk‑on, no bus) | €15 |
| Ferry ticket with bus transfer from Husum | €27.60 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GWT · Sylt Airport
- About 3–4 h by ferry and train from Pellworm; check connections.
- HAM · Hamburg Airport
- About 3 h by train to Husum, then ferry; check connections.
Typical fares
- Ferry Pellworm ↔ Strucklahnungshörn (walk‑on)
- about €15, every 2 h in high season (check schedule)
- Ferry + bus from Husum
- about €27.60, includes bus to the harbour (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
Bike on paved streets; limited on‑demand bus after calling the ferry operator. Walking the tidal flats is possible at low tide.
See and do
Known for
- Pellworm lighthouse
- Alte Kirche St. Salvator
- Wadden Sea tidal flats
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Amrum | Ferry from Pellworm to Amrum via Strucklahnungshörn (check connections) | About 2–3 h |
| Sylt | Ferry from Pellworm to Strucklahnungshörn, then bus/train to Sylt | About 3–4 h |
Sleep
- Hotel Friesenhaus
- Central location, simple rooms, good for a night stop.
- Hotel Kiek ut
- Family‑run, close to the harbour.
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 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
- Tide retreats every few hours – check the Wadden Sea schedule before walking on the sea bed.
- Ferry runs every 2 h in high season, less frequent in winter; plan connections to Husum train station.
- The small airstrip is not open to the public.
Pellworm is very safe. The main risks are the tidal flats (check the schedule) and cycling on narrow roads in low light.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Pellworm yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Pellworm lighthouse
- Alte Kirche St. Salvator
- Wadden Sea tidal flats
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Gemeinde Pellworm official site: www.gemeinde-pellworm.de/
- Wikidata – Pellworm: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1244375
- Wikivoyage: Pellworm, revision 4941142 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4941142
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/pellworm). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.