Friedrich-Wilhelm-Lübke-Koog: History and Landscape

Friedrich-Wilhelm-Lübke-Koog is closely connected with the history of land reclamation in Schleswig-Holstein: it was the last Koog to be created there through land reclamation. The continuity of family-run farms also shapes the area: around half of the farms are still run by families of the first settlers, now in the second or third generation. The Koog’s origins and its present-day landscape offer different ways to get to know the destination better.

Origins and settlement

The dike was closed on 21 October 1954, enabling the new Koog to be settled and farmed. The newly reclaimed area provided 1,350 hectares of fertile farmland. An 8.5-kilometre-long dike was built across the mudflats. The area was settled between 1957 and 1959.

Around half of the 41 farms established in the Koog were allocated to refugees. Around half of the farms are still run by families of the first settlers, now in the second or third generation. Together, these two perspectives show both the initial allocation of the farms and a family continuity that extends to the present day.

Another cultural point of interest is the Werner Weckwerth Museum. Founded in 2001, it houses the legacy of the painter Werner Weckwerth. This adds an artistic dimension to the history of land reclamation and the farms.

Landscape and nature in the Wiedingharde

Numerous wind turbines shape the Koog’s appearance today. Together with the fertile farmland and dikes, they are an essential part of the landscape that defines the area.

Friedrich-Wilhelm-Lübke-Koog is part of the Wiedingharde. There, you can experience nature in the national park, walk along the dike and watch birds in a nature reserve near the Wadden Sea. In the nearby Rickelsbüller Koog, thousands of migratory birds stop over between autumn and spring. What you can observe varies from year to year.

Guided walking, wildlife-watching and cycling tours are offered in and around the Rickelsbüller Koog. At Gotteskoog Lake, guided walks cover around 2.5 kilometres. The activities therefore differ both in format and in the stated distance. Availability depends on the current programme, so check the dates in advance.

The Wiedingharde Information Centre in Klanxbüll offers visitor tips, regional services and bicycle hire. If you are planning a visit, check the opening hours in advance.

North Frisia as the wider setting

In the wider destination of North Frisia, the coastline stretches for 441 kilometres. The five North Frisian islands in Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park include Sylt, Föhr and Amrum. North Frisia also encompasses ten Halligen, distinctive landscape formations within the national park. These regional features broaden the view beyond Friedrich-Wilhelm-Lübke-Koog: the Koog represents land reclamation, farms and agricultural landscape, while the islands and Halligen are other types of landscape within the wider destination.

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Go to the main travel overview: North Frisia.