A seaside spa town in Schleswig-Holstein, St Peter Ording has long been popular with city dwellers seeking rest and relaxation. The largest town on the Eiderstedt peninsula, this North Sea destination also has a well-established reputation for friendliness and charm — as is reflected in the best places to stay in St Peter Ording. Brilliant for summer holidays, this corner of northern Germany will delight beachgoers and outdoors enthusiasts alike.
There’s no end to the possibilities on St Peter Ording’s 12 kilometres of golden sands. Build sandcastles, splash around in the North Sea, take refreshing dips or hone your windsurfing, kite surfing and sailing skills. Long beach walks are glorious, as is horse riding through the dunes or the shallow waters of the Wadden Sea. Cyclists and ramblers will find myriad trails through town, along the coast and into the vast marshland of this delicate ecosystem. Bird watchers, too, will be in their element: there is so much for nature lovers to discover out in the wild, at the Amber Museum or in the Natural History Museum.
St Peter Ording’s other big draw is its sulphur spring — a rare addition to a seaside resort town in this region. Take long soothing soaks in hot spring pools, enjoy restorative treatments at serene spas, or kick back in the swimming pool at the best place to stay in St Peter Ording. Step outside to see day give way to night in the summer, when evenings are long, crisp and appealingly clear.