St. Peter-Ording named the most beautiful beach in Germany-but criticism grows!

St. Peter-Ording named the most beautiful beach in Germany-but criticism grows!

St. Peter-Ording, Deutschland - st. Everyone is talking about Peter-Ording! The popular holiday destination on the North Sea has just been named in Germany. This award, which was awarded by the travel group TUI, is based on the evaluation of over 5,000 Google reviews of European beaches. In this way, St. Peter-Ording takes the 12th place in a European comparison and is also the favorite on the German beaches. But the joy of this prestigious title is clouded by shared opinions on social media. Critics question the choice and consider other beaches such as Usedom, Sylt or the Baltic Sea coast. Many also take up the steadily increasing prices in St. Peter-Ording, where the accommodation costs of 58 euros in 2018 are raised to 148 euros today. The tourist tax is also perceived as an additional burden, which leads to a certain dissatisfaction with the visitors. These developments throw a shadow on the objectively identified popularity of the place, which is documented by numerous positive reviews.

The beauty of St. Peter-Ording is estimated by many. As the TUI employee Heide emphasizes, the region is known for its endless beach, the impressive surroundings and the relaxed atmosphere. The beach is not only the largest in Germany, but also offers space for every taste - be it for nature lovers, families with children or water sports enthusiasts. With a width of up to two kilometers and a length of up to twelve kilometers, there is enough space to enjoy the fresh North Sea air.

diverse beach sections

The five beach sections in the Wadden Sea National Park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, make St. Peter-Ording a special destination. The tradition of stilt buildings is more than a hundred years old and offers facilities such as restaurants, toilets and changing rooms. If you go to the northernmost section of the beach, you can enjoy loneliness there and take a look at the Westerhever lighthouse. The range of beach bars is also attractive: the bar 54 ° north, for example, offers a unique panoramic view of the wide sea.

If you want to travel with the family or with dogs, you will find an ideal environment in St. Peter-Ording. Manual or electric sand wheelchairs are available for people with limited mobility at all bathing areas. In addition, dogs can be carried on the beach, whereby there is a leash obligation outside the freewheel zones. Thanks to the guest card, all buses in the region can be used free of charge, which enables a convenient exploration of the beautiful place.

activities and excursion destinations

st. Peter-Ording has more to offer than just a beach! Visitors also find fabric for dreaming in the surrounding places. The distinctive Westerhever lighthouse, which rises 37 meters and offers a breathtaking panoramic view, attracts many tourists. Tönning, a picturesque port site, and the cheerful city of Husum with its ferry connections to the Halligen and Islands are also popular excursion destinations.

The ranking that includes the 15 most beautiful beaches in Germany shows that St. Peter-Ording is not alone. Other North German beaches have also secured a place in the ranking. This variety of beaches and the beauty of nature always attract visitors, even if the opinions about prices and accessibility differ.

This remains to be seen how the situation in St. Peter-Ording will develop. For many, the place remains a point of contact for a relaxed North Sea vacation, as long as you are ready to dig deeper into your pocket for your experience. The discussions on social media may continue to exist, but the popularity of St. Peter-Ording as an attractive holiday destination is undisputed.