Place to visit
Museum Kunst der Westküste, Germany: what it is and when to go
Museum Kunst der Westküste is an art museum in Alkersum on the northfrisian island Før in Germany. Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 17 h of daylight, and in December, 7 h. It has articles in 8 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
- Art museum in Alkersum on the northfrisian island Før · Museums and art
- Where
- Germany · Hauptstraße 1, 25938, Alkersum
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 154 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Su 10:00-17:00
- Website
- mkdw.de
- Run by
- Det Paulsen Legaat gemeinnützige GmbH
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 54.7082, 8.50966
What it is and where
Museum Kunst der Westküste is an art museum in Alkersum on the northfrisian island Før in Germany. It has articles in 8 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, 2 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 54.7082, 8.50966; 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 covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Det Paulsen Legaat gemeinnützige GmbH
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Museums and art 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 Museum Kunst der Westküste is April to October and December.
- 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. 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
- Weingut WaalemWinery2.8 km
- St. Nicholas ChurchChurch on the German island of Föhr3.0 km
- LembecksburgLowland castle in Lower Saxony, Germany3.4 km
- Biar-BrauhüsBrewery3.6 km
- Friesenmuseum Wyk auf FöhrMuseums and art4.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Museums and art
- Pergamon Museum: museum building in Berlin, part of the Museumsinsel, presents the Vorderasiatisches Museum, the Museum für Islamische Kunst and parts of the Antikensammlung
- Deutsches Museum: museum of science and technology in Munich, Germany
- Town Musicians of Bremen: fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm
- Alte Pinakothek: art museum in Munich, Germany
- Sachsenhausen concentration camp: Nazi concentration camp in Oranienburg, Germany (1936-1945)
- Neues Museum: Name of one of the museum buildings on the Museum Island in Berlin, Germany
Every Germany place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Museum Kunst der Westküste?
It is an art museum in Alkersum on the northfrisian island Før in Germany. It has articles in 8 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 Museum Kunst der Westküste?
April to October and December. In June there are 17 h of daylight, and in December, 7 h.
How do you get to Museum Kunst der Westküste?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 154 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 Weingut Waalem, St. Nicholas Church, Lembecksburg. 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.
- Museums and art932 places for museums and art in Germany, from Pergamon Museum to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October and December. Each with its own season by alti
- 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 Museum Kunst der Westküste on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.