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Spiekeroog Essentials

Discover the car-free North Sea island of Spiekeroog through its most significant historical and natural landmarks. This selection spans from the 17th-century Alte Inselkirche to the unique horse-drawn tram, Germany's only remaining service of its kind. Highlights include the Nationalpark-Haus Wittbülten with its sperm whale skeleton, the haunting Drinkeldodenkarkhof memorial for shipwreck victims, and the traditional brick architecture of the island's oldest residential houses.

Spiekeroog Essentials — Kartta

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Alte Inselkirche

Built in 1696, this is the oldest church on the East Frisian Islands. The interior features a Renaissance pulpit and a late-Gothic winged altar.

Eilaender / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Cafe Westend - Old Laramie

A long-standing pub and cafe located on the island's western edge, known for its rustic maritime atmosphere and outdoor seating.

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De Utkieker

A 3.5-meter bronze sculpture by Hannes Helmke, situated on a high dune providing panoramic views of the North Sea.

Kurt Wichmann / CC BY 3.0

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De Drinkeldodenkarkhof

Also known as the 'Cemetery of the Homeless,' this site serves as a memorial for the victims of the 1854 shipwreck of the 'Johanne.'

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Bahnhof Historische Pferdebahn

The station for Germany’s only horse-drawn tram, which has carried passengers between the village and the Westend since 1885.

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Das Alte Inselhaus

Dating back to 1705, this is one of the island's oldest houses. It features a traditional 'floating roof' and now operates as a regional restaurant.

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Nationalpark-Haus Wittbülten

An environmental education center featuring a 15-meter-long sperm whale skeleton and interactive exhibits about the Wadden Sea ecosystem.

Jürgen Howaldt / CC BY-SA 2.0 de

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Sankt Peter

A modern Catholic church completed in 1970, notable for its unique tent-like architectural design and minimalist interior.

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Verona

The site of an English steamship that ran aground in 1883. Its remains are occasionally visible on the beach during low tide.

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alter Rettungsschuppen 2

A historical lifeboat shed that once housed rescue equipment for the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service.

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