Ellenbogen, Northern peninsula in List auf Sylt, Germany.
Ellenbogen is a peninsula that extends 4.5 kilometers into the North Sea, featuring sand dunes, heathland, and two lighthouses at its northern tip. The landscape consists of open spaces and natural formations that slope gently toward the shoreline.
The peninsula served as a strategic military location during World War I and World War II, with railway lines connecting various defense installations. These military structures were gradually dismantled and removed through the 1960s.
The land is managed by a private community of owners who keep sheep grazing on the natural grasslands. This traditional practice shapes how the landscape looks and is maintained today.
Access to the area is via a toll road, but cyclists and pedestrians can enter without paying fees. Plan your visit around the tides and weather, which can change quickly on this exposed coastal location.
Germany's northernmost point sits on this peninsula, offering views across to the Danish island of Rømø just 4 kilometers away. This position makes it a rare border location where you can see another country from German soil.
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