Langeness

Langeness lies along Germany’s North Sea coast, a long, low Hallig surrounded by the tidal flats of the North Frisian Wadden Sea. Unlike a diked island, much of its land can be flooded during severe storm surges; homes and farm buildings stand on artificial dwelling mounds known as Warften. The Hallig forms part of Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park, within the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea, where tides and seasonal bird migration shape daily life. Its Hallig railway follows an embankment towards Oland and the mainland, reflecting the essential transport links of this exposed setting. Move on to other webcams in Schleswig-Holstein to compare tidal landscapes around the North Frisian Wadden Sea.

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