Pellworm, North Sea island in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Pellworm is a North Sea island in Schleswig-Holstein that lies within the Wadden Sea National Park and covers several dozen square kilometers. Tides shape daily rhythms on this flat landmass, whose coastline is marked by dikes and wide salt marshes.
This island took shape after the Burchardi flood in the year 1634 tore apart the larger landmass called Strand. Pellworm and Nordstrand emerged from the remnants and were defended by newly built dikes.
The Old Church houses an Arp Schnitger organ dating from 1710, still played during services. Its freestanding tower bears the name God's Finger and serves as a guide for sailors approaching from the water.
Regular ferry connections bring travelers to the Nordstrand peninsula and back. The crossing takes roughly half an hour and depends on tidal schedules.
A facility combines solar panels, wind turbines, and biogas for electricity production and ranks among the largest hybrid renewable energy projects in Europe. Residents use this power directly on the island and feed surplus into the grid.
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