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Westerland

Schleswig-Holstein, Germany · Europe

About Westerland

Westerland is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Keitum, 34km from Rømø Causeway.

Westerland is a town located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. With a population of 12,500, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Westerland sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Westerland to your route.

About Westerland

Westerland (German pronunciation: [ˈvɛstɐlant] ; Danish: Vesterland; Söl'ring North Frisian: Weesterlön’) is a seaside resort and a former municipality located on the German North Sea island of Sylt. Since 1 January 2009, Westerland has been part of the municipality Gemeinde Sylt. Westerland is part of the

Read more Nordfriesland district in Schleswig-Holstein. It is the largest resort on the island, the local transportation hub and the centre of Sylt's tourist industry.

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Where is Westerland located?

Westerland is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 54.9079 latitude, 8.3033 longitude.

What is the population of Westerland?

Westerland has a population of approximately 12,500 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
12,500
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Schleswig-Holstein
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
54.9079, 8.3033

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Westerland

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Sylt Island

Germany's glamorous North Sea island, known for its long sandy beaches, red cliffs, thatched-roof houses, and upscale resort culture.

2 km · about 5 min drive

beach

Rømø & Wadden Sea

A UNESCO tidal-flat island with one of Europe's widest drive-on beaches and dramatic starling 'black sun' flocks.

31 km · about 35 min drive

coastal drive

Rømø Causeway

Ten-kilometre road causeway across the Wadden Sea tidal flats to Rømø island, where cars may drive onto the wide beach.

34 km · about 40 min drive

cathedral

Ribe Cathedral

Romanesque cathedral in Ribe, Denmark's oldest town, with a climbable tower overlooking the Wadden Sea marshes.

55 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Ribe

Denmark's oldest town dating to AD 710, with beautifully preserved medieval streets, a towering cathedral, and a Viking centre.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Westerland

  • 34 kmRømø CausewayTen-kilometre road causeway across the Wadden Sea tidal flats to Rømø island, where cars may drive onto the wide beach.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Westerland.

Tinnum

🇩🇪 Germany

2 km awayPop. 2,997

Keitum

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 1,250

Morsum

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 1,100

List

🇩🇪 Germany

15 km awayPop. 2,642

Højer

🇩🇰 Denmark

26 km away

Emmelsbüll-Horsbüll

🇩🇪 Germany

27 km awayPop. 1,038

Neukirchen

🇩🇪 Germany

28 km awayPop. 1,363

Wyk auf Föhr

🇩🇪 Germany

29 km away

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