Westerland station, Railway terminus in Sylt, Germany
Westerland station is the terminus at the end of the Marsh Railway on Sylt island and serves as the main transfer point for travelers. The station building contains waiting areas, ticket counters, and facilities for daily use by commuters and visitors.
The station opened in 1927 as the terminus of the Marsh Railway and greatly improved transportation connections to the island. It has remained a vital link between Sylt and mainland Germany since then.
The station building stands as a protected cultural monument, reflecting early 20th-century railway architecture from Germany's northern coast. Visitors experience the solid, functional design typical of stations built during this era.
The station building is centrally located in Westerland and easily accessible on foot from the town center. Bus stops and taxi stands are positioned outside the station, along with covered areas for shelter from the weather.
The station marks Germany's northernmost railway endpoint and sits at the end of the remarkable Marsh Railway, which crosses the Hindenburgdamm embankment over the tidal flats. This railway line is considered a remarkable feat of transport engineering.
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