Nature is the main attraction on this sliver of an island in the north sea (reached by car train). It is a place of wind, sand dunes, heavy surf, sea birds, and fine hotels and restaurants. It has long been a hideaway for Germany's rich and is a complete change of pace from the rest of the country. Take warm clothing, even in summer.

Best Towns: 
• List
• Westerland
• Keitum
• Kampen.

Top Sights: 
• The sand dunes and beaches
• Keitum's Heimatmuseum

Suggested Activity: 
• Beach walks and bike rides
• Drive north to List, Germany's northernmost town

A Place to Stay: 
• Hotel Benen-Diken-Hof, (tel. +49/04651/938 30, fax 93 83183, email: info@benen-diken-hof.de) in Keitum. Doubles $135 to $233

A Place to Eat: 
• Restaurant Sansibar, Hàrnumerstr., Rantum, tel. +49/04651/964646, fax 964647