Braderuper Heide / Sylt

The Braderuper Heide spans 140 hectares between Braderup and Kampen, featuring wooden paths and stairs through natural vegetation near the Wadden Sea.

The area received protected status in 1979 to preserve the last remaining heathland in Schleswig-Holstein, which decreased to 0.5% of its original coverage.

Local conservation groups organize guided walks and educational programs to teach visitors about the ecological importance of heathland preservation on Sylt.

Visitors can access the reserve through bus lines 1, 3, and 3a with designated parking areas at Üp di Hiir, while admission remains free throughout the year.

The heathland contains three heather species - crowberry, bell heather, and broom heather - which bloom simultaneously between August 8 and September 9.

Location: Wenningstedt-Braderup

Location: Kampen

Inception: 1979

GPS coordinates: 54.94140,8.35750

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:14