Major city · 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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, limited ferry services)
- Airport
- HAM
- Nights
- 2
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Germany ↗Germany is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Germany ↗Nazi symbols and gestures are criminal offences, including as jokes or souvenirs.
- Germany ↗Many city centres are low-emission zones: a car needs the right sticker (Umweltplakette) to enter.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Föhr110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Föhr, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Germany-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.Germany-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Germany-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.Germany-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Germany-wide
- SafetyFöhr is generally safe; watch for slippery beach rocks and occasional strong winds on the dunes.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers…Germany-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and public holidays nearly everywhere except stations and airports.Germany-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckHAM Hamburg Airport (Mainland gateway, bus/ferry to Föhr (check)).
- Getting aroundBus links Wyk with villages; private cars allowed; bicycles popular for short rides along the dike.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealFish sandwich (Föhr specialty)€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Frisian Museum)€4.80 (≈ US$6) adult, €2.50 (≈ US$3) child
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room€55 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €55 (≈ US$65) · High €80 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HAM Hamburg Airport (Mainland gateway, bus/ferry to Föhr (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Föhr: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Bus links Wyk with villages; private cars allowed; bicycles popular for short rides along the dike.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Amrum (via low‑tide walk)
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip (check tide times)
Walk south from Föhr's southern beach at low tide
Only possible when tide is low and weather calm.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Strandhotel Wyk
Beachfront, close to Wyk town centre
Hotel Rackmers Hof
Rural setting near Oevenum, good for quiet stays
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 2 nights × €120 | €240 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €55 | €220 |
| Ferry Dagebüll ↔ Wyk (adult return)2 × €16 · check | €31 |
| Bus day pass2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €50 |
| Trip total≈ €138 per person per day, bed included | €551≈ US$650 |
2026 estimate in euros; transport to island not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Fish sandwich (Föhr specialty) | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Museum entry (Frisian Museum) | €4.80 (≈ US$6) adult, €2.50 (≈ US$3) child |
| Ferry return ticket | €15.50 (≈ US$19) adult |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry from Dagebüll runs about every hour; return ticket €15.50 (≈ US$19) 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.Last bus from Wyk returns around 10:00 PM in winter.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Bitte zu dieser AdresseTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
US consulate in Hamburg (check address); German emergency number 112.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dagebüll → Wyk (ferry): about €15.50 (≈ US$19) adult return (check)
- Bus day pass: ≈ €5 per person (check)
Say or show
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry (Entschuldigung)
- Danke — Thank you (Danke)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much is it? (Wie viel kostet das?)
- Wo ist die Bushaltestelle? — Where is the bus stop? (Wo ist die Bushaltestelle?)
- Kann ich die Speisekarte haben? — Can I have a menu? (Kann ich die Speisekarte haben?)
- Wo ist die Toilette? — Where is the toilet? (Wo ist die Toilette?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Föhr. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, limited ferry services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add car‑ferry ticket for private vehicle (check price).
- Buy a 2‑day bus pass for unlimited island travel.
Sources
- officialFöhr official tourism
- fieldWikidata – Föhr
- secondaryWikivoyage: Föhr, revision 5244479 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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