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The North Sea is Europe's most important shipping lane and major fishing area. As Germanys only outlet to the Atlantic ocian it has been of strategic importance.

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A single house on a mound in a meadow with cows grazing on the Hallig island of Hooge

A single house on a mound in a meadow with cows grazing on the Hallig island of Hooge

Why Germany's Hallig islands are unique

Why Germany's Hallig islands are unique

In Germany, there are 10 islands that flood during storms — leaving the houses high and dry.

Luftaufnahme Borkum ostfriesische Insel

Luftaufnahme Borkum ostfriesische Insel

North Sea drilling plan raises concerns

North Sea drilling plan raises concerns

Driven by the consequences of the war in Ukraine, Germany is giving the green light for drilling in the North Sea.

09.2015 Best of Bundesländer Teaser Bremen

09.2015 Best of Bundesländer Teaser Bremen

Germany's 16 states: Bremen

Germany's 16 states: Bremen

The city-state of Bremen in northern Germany displays maritime flair and Hanseatic history.

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Sylt – A stunning island in the North Sea 

Sylt – A stunning island in the North Sea 

Biking, swimming, surfing – Sylt has plenty to offer nature lovers and active vacationers.   And did you know that Germany’s only migrating sand dunes can be found there?    

Germany, people wearing face masks on a pier in North Fresia

Germany, people wearing face masks on a pier in North Fresia

Travel with reservations

Travel with reservations

Germany has started experimenting with a tourism test region in North Frisia — under strict stipulations.

Sylt Abwanderung Friesenhaus

Sylt Abwanderung Friesenhaus

A brief portrait of the island of Sylt

A brief portrait of the island of Sylt

The sights on the North Sea island between the mudflats and the west beach.

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