Sankt Peter-Ording is in Schleswig Holstein.
Unlike many other German North Sea destinations, Sankt Peter Ording is rather exposed to the sea, as it sits at the western edge of the peninsula of Eiderstedt (named for the river Eider, that is the southern border of the peninsula). Owing in part to its exposed position, it is one of Germany's prime destination for surfing and kite-surfing but also popular with people who enjoy bathing or the unique climate of the North Sea, that is said to be a cure for many ailments, especially respiratory diseases.
Sankt Peter Ording is moderately famous in all of Germany as a daily soap dealing mostly with surfing was shot here in the mid 1990s.
Many people are enthralled by the sheer natural beauty of the white sandy beaches. Sunsets are especially spectacular, but if you want to see the beach (almost) empty, come for sunrise.
- Aussichtsplattform "Maleens Knoll". Wooded platform view point in the dunes providing view of the dunes and the North Sea.
Aussichtsplattform "Maleens Knoll". Wooded platform view point in the dunes providing view of the dunes and the North Sea.
The main draw of Sankt Peter Ording is its beach. Bear in mind that unless you are staying in town (in which case use of the beach is included in the Kurtaxe) you have to pay to go to the beach.
Depending on the time of day a visit to the beach may not be the same as a visit to the north sea, as the tides can push back the water quite a bit.
Walking across the mudflats (especially bare-footed in the summer) has its own appeal. Just make sure never to walk out alone and be mindful of the tides. There are regular cases of individuals walking out never to return, having been overtaken by the water flowing back or having lost their orientation.
- Westerhever lighthouse. Landmark and symbol of the Eiderstedt peninsula.
Westerhever lighthouse. Landmark and symbol of the Eiderstedt peninsula.