Föhr

The island of Föhr (one of the most beautiful islands in Germany), located just below Sylt and the Danish border, is Germany's second-biggest North Sea island and a popular seaside getaway. But don't be fooled by this description; at only 12 by 7 kilometers, it's still rather little.

The Wadden Sea, one of the country's must-see UNESCO sites, surrounds the island. It is the world's biggest continuous system of intertidal sand and mudflats, located in a unique tidal basin. Visitors may stroll from island to island in millimeter-deep water, scarcely getting their footwear wet. Keep an eye out for oysters and their much rarer bounty, pearls, as you go.

The seagrass meadows protect the various creatures that live on Föhr, including harbor seals, porpoises, and migrating birds. Visit during the Migratory Bird Days in October, when an estimated 10-12 million birds pass through the island.

On this one-of-a-kind island, there are several things for people of all ages to enjoy. With the Gulf Stream warming the islands' waters, the younger or more energetic members of the family may enjoy the 15 kilometers of white sandy beach and participate in a growing variety of popular water sports. Have a different night out if you're visiting in the summer. Enjoy a chilled bottle of wine with a beach BBQ before retiring for the night in one of Föhr's distinctive beach sleeping baskets.

Location: Föhr, 25938, Germany