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Things to see in Alkersum (Germany): 29 places and when to go
Alkersum is a town in Germany, and this site lists 29 places in and around it, mainly Architecture (8), History (8), Nature (5). The best known are Amrum Lighthouse, Museum Kunst der Westküste and Knipsand. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 17 h of daylight, and in December, 7 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 54.7082, 8.5097
- Places
- 29 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Architecture (8) · History (8) · Nature (5) · Wildlife (4) · Temples (4) · Food and drink (4)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 154 km as the crow flies
What to see in Alkersum
The places in and around Alkersum, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Amrum LighthouseLighthouse in Amrum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany13 km
- Museum Kunst der WestküsteArt museum in Alkersum on the northfrisian island Før2 m
- KnipsandSandbar at Amrum12 km
- Dagebüll LighthouseLighthouse in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany12 km
- Nordspitze Amrum auf der Insel Amrum im Kreis SüdtondernNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany10 km
- Friesenmuseum Wyk auf FöhrMuseums and art4.1 km
- Hörnum LighthouseLighthouse in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany15 km
- Oland LighthouseLighthouse in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany12 km
- Olhörn LighthouseLighthouse in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany4.8 km
- Saint Clemens churchChurch on Amrum12 km
- St. Nicholas ChurchChurch on the German island of Föhr3.0 km
- Amrumer DünenNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany13 km
- Nebel LighthouseLighthouse in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany12 km
- LembecksburgLowland castle in Lower Saxony, Germany3.4 km
- Leuchtturm NorddorfLighthouse in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany14 km
- Vogelkoje MeeramDuck decoy on the German island Amrum13 km
- Amrum MillSmock mill in Amrum12 km
- Church of LangenessChurch building in Langeneß, Germany10 km
- KönigspeselMuseum in Germany16 km
- RimbertikircheHistory · Temples16 km
- Nordfriesisches WattenmeerNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany14 km
- SylvertSummit5.0 km
- Amrum BadelandWith kids12 km
- AquaföhrWith kids4.6 km
And the other 5, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Biar-Brauhüs, Ebbüller Brauhaus, Hinrichsen's Whisky, Weingut Waalem
- With kids: Storchenpark
When to go to Alkersum
The best time to visit Alkersum is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:33
- FebPossible9:24
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:48
- MayBest time15:50
- JunBest time17:00
- JulBest time16:31
- AugBest time14:42
- SepBest time12:25
- OctBest time10:09
- NovPossible8:05
- DecBest time7:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h of daylight, and in December, 7 h. In June, 29 of the 29 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Alkersum
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 154 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Alkersum?
The best known: Amrum Lighthouse, Museum Kunst der Westküste, Knipsand, Dagebüll Lighthouse, Nordspitze Amrum auf der Insel Amrum im Kreis Südtondern. In all, 29 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Alkersum?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 17 h of daylight, and in December, 7 h.
How do you get to Alkersum?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 154 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Alkersum as the destination and these 29 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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