Danish Wadden Islands

The Danish Wadden Sea Islands (Vadehavsøer) are located off the coast of Jutland in the Danish Wadden Sea . The islands are part of the Danish region of Southern Denmark .

The archipelago consists of islands ( Fanø , Mandø and Rømø ), Halligen ( Langli ) and high sands ( Koresand and Jordsand ). Mandø was also a Hallig before the island was dyed. In Germany, some of the islands (although no longer inhabited in Frisian ) are counted among the North Frisian Islands .

The landscape on the two larger islands Fanø and Rømø is characterized by large sandy beaches and coastal dunes . At times the islanders had to struggle with drifting sand . This was one of the reasons for the planting of smaller island forests . The history of the islands is closely linked to the history of the sea trade town of Ribe on the mainland.

The islands are heavily influenced by tourism in summer . Nevertheless, traditions like the Fanødrag (the island costume ) have been able to hold up, especially on Fanø . Jutian dialects are spoken on the islands .