Place to visit
Knipsand, Germany: what it is and when to go
Knipsand is a sandbar at Amrum in Germany (Alkersum). Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 16 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 7 h. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Sandbar at Amrum · Beaches
- Where
- Germany
- Best time
- June to September.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 157 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 54.66014, 8.35023
What it is and where
Knipsand is a sandbar at Amrum in Germany (Alkersum). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Alkersum, where this site lists 29 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 54.66014, 8.35023; the nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 157 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Beaches places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Knipsand is June to September.
- JanBetter not7:34
- FebBetter not9:24
- MarBetter not11:28
- AprPossible13:48
- MayPossible15:49
- JunBest time16:59
- JulBest time16:30
- AugBest time14:42
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:10
- NovBetter not8:06
- DecBetter not7:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 7 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Saint Clemens churchChurch on Amrum878 m
- Amrumer DünenNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany1.1 km
- Amrum MillSmock mill in Amrum1.3 km
- Vogelkoje MeeramDuck decoy on the German island Amrum1.7 km
- Nebel LighthouseLighthouse in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany1.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Beaches
- Lütje Hörn: East Frisian Island
- Kachelotplate: sandbar in the North Sea
- Schwärzesee: lake in Germany
- Ostseebad: Beach
- Vinetabank: reef in the Baltic Sea before the isle of Usedom
- Kulk: lake in Germany
Every Germany place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Knipsand?
It is a sandbar at Amrum in Germany. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Knipsand?
June to September. In June there are 16 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 7 h.
How do you get to Knipsand?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 157 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Saint Clemens church, Amrumer Dünen, Amrum Mill. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Alkersum29 places to see in and around Alkersum, Germany: Amrum Lighthouse, Museum Kunst der Westküste, Knipsand. Best time: April to October and December.
- Beaches19 places for beaches in Germany, from Lütje Hörn to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Knipsand on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.