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St. Peter-Ording — Germany
Cold-water coast

St. Peter-Ording

Schleswig-Holstein · 🇩🇪 Germany

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Kilometres of tidal North Sea sand dotted with stilt-legged pile dwellings and kitesurfers.

In season the water at St. Peter-Ording (Schleswig-Holstein, Germany) reaches about 19°C. Best months: Jun-Sep.

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Sea temperature
~19°C in the warm season
Water
Shallow North Sea over huge tidal flats
Sand
Vast flat pale sand
Swimming
Very shallow with big tides; a vast flats-and-wind beach
Surf
Kite and land-sailing hub
Best time to visit
Jun-Sep
Setting
Germany's largest beach, famous for stilt houses out on the tidal sand
Beach type
Cold-water coast
Region
Europe

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St. Peter-Ording: frequently asked questions

Where is St. Peter-Ording?

St. Peter-Ording is at Schleswig-Holstein, on the coast of Germany.

What is the sea temperature at St. Peter-Ording?

In the warm season the sea at St. Peter-Ording reaches about 19°C. Shallow North Sea over huge tidal flats.

When is the best time to visit St. Peter-Ording?

The best time to visit St. Peter-Ording is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does St. Peter-Ording have?

St. Peter-Ording has vast flat pale sand.

Is St. Peter-Ording good for swimming?

Very shallow with big tides; a vast flats-and-wind beach.

Can you surf at St. Peter-Ording?

Kite and land-sailing hub.

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