Schleswig-Holstein (North Frisia), Germany • North Sea

St. Peter-Ording Beach

A colossal 12-kilometer long and up to 2-kilometer wide sandy plain in the UNESCO Wadden Sea, world-famous for historic restaurants built on 7-meter wooden stilts (Pfahlbauten).

St. Peter-Ording Beach in Schleswig-Holstein (North Frisia), Germany

Photo: Jörg Braukmann (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons source

Local Notes & Setting

  • Dine 7 meters above the waves in iconic historic stilt-house restaurants (Pfahlbauten) on the sand
  • Germany's premier mecca for land-sailing, kite-buggying, and kitesurfing
  • Walk barefoot on the firm white sand highway or take a guided Wadden Sea mudflat walk at low tide

Water & Beach Specifications

Peak Summer Sea Temp 18.2°C (Peak Air: 21°C)
Monthly Sea Temps (May–Oct) May: 11.5°C · Jun: 15.2°C · Jul: 17.8°C · Aug: 18.2°C · Sep: 15.8°C · Oct: 12.1°C
Best Months June, July, August
Sand & Shoreline Fine White Sand • Shallow & Gentle
Water Clarity Deep Azure (Clarity: 4.55/5 • Scenery: 4.2/5)
Daily Cost Guide €45/day (Sunbeds: €14)
Coordinates 54.3167°N, 8.6°E

Explore complete 12-month NOAA climatology curves for this coastline in our Germany Sea Temperature Guide →

Amenities

Watersports: Active
Naturist: Designated / Tolerated
Free Parking: Available
Bathrooms: Available
Showers: Available
Food / Tavernas: Available
Good for Kids: Safe Entry
Lifeguard: Seasonal Duty
Sunbed Rentals: Available
Natural Shade: Exposed
Wheelchair Accessible: Accessible

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

INTL · 40m drive

Convenient highway or local transit access across Schleswig-Holstein (North Frisia), Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Peter-Ording Beach

What is the water temperature at St. Peter-Ording Beach?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at St. Peter-Ording Beach averages 18.2°C (65°F), based on 30-year NOAA OISST satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is St. Peter-Ording Beach?

St. Peter-Ording Beach is classified as a fine white sand shoreline located in Schleswig-Holstein (North Frisia), Germany.

Is St. Peter-Ording Beach good for families with kids?

Yes, St. Peter-Ording Beach is suitable for families and children with manageable water entry.

Are there parking and facilities at St. Peter-Ording Beach?

Free parking is available. Restroom facilities are present.

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