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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- avoid Nov–Feb (limited services)
- Airports
- HAM · GWT
- Nights
- 1–2
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 Amrum110 ▾
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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 Amrum, 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
- SafetyAmrum is safe; main risks are occasional strong tides and limited night transport in winter.
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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.
- AirportHAM Hamburg Airport (Train to Niebüll (≈2 h) then ferry to Amrum).
- Getting aroundTake the ferry to Wittdün, then the island bus (≈45 min interval) to Nebel and Norddorf.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealFish sandwich (Zum Fischbäcker)€6–9 (≈ US$7–11)
- Metro or bus rideBus single ticket€2.60 (≈ US$4)
- Budget bedHotel double room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €60 (≈ US$70) · High €90 (≈ US$110)
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 (Train to Niebüll (≈2 h) then ferry to Amrum) · GWT Sylt Airport (Limited flights; bus to Niebüll then ferry)
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
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Amrum: 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
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°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
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.
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 Lighthouse
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Bus to Leuchtturm stop, then 5‑min walk
Climb 297 steps; entry €8.00.
Naturzentrum Norddorf
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Bus to Norddorf, 10‑min walk
Nature centre, free entry.
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.
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.
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
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €60 | €120 |
| Ferry foot return (Dagebüll–Amrum)2 × €22 · check | €44 |
| Island bus day ticket2 × €6 · check | €11 |
| eSIM data week2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €33 |
| Trip total≈ €179 per person per day, bed included | €358≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and mainland transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Fish sandwich (Zum Fischbäcker) | €6–9 (≈ US$7–11) |
| Ferry foot return2024 price, check | €21.70 (≈ US$30) |
| Bike ferry return2024 price, check | €11.50 (≈ US$14) |
| Bus single ticket | €2.60 (≈ US$4) |
| Bus day ticket | €5.50 (≈ US$7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry foot return €21.70 (≈ US$30) (2024 price, check for 2026).
- Bus tickets €2.60 (≈ US$4) single, €5.50 (≈ US$7) day; children under 6 ride free.
- Winter schedules are reduced; confirm times before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Bitte zu dieser AdresseTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
US consulate in Hamburg; German emergency number 112.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Dagebüll → Amrum (foot): about €21.70 (≈ US$30), 90 min (check)
- Island bus day ticket: €5.50 (≈ US$7), unlimited rides
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 einen Stadtplan haben? — Can I have a map? (Kann ich einen Stadtplan haben?)
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 Amrum. 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 (limited services) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry‑to‑bus link: Dagebüll → Wittdün (ferry) → island bus (Wittdün‑Nebel‑Norddorf).
- Bike rental at ferry terminal for exploring beaches.
Sources
- officialAmrum official site
- fieldWikidata – Amrum
- secondaryWikivoyage: Amrum, revision 5337504 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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