Hörnum flood bank

Sea levels are rising. To ensure your feet don't get wet in the future, we've set up a symbolic flood bank here, where you can enjoy the magnificent view for a few more decades. You can see how high the water would be on the island during storm surges without coastal protection measures at markers in Westerland, Hörnum, Morsum, and List.

Storm surges occur when storms push North Sea waters onto the coast, causing the water level to rise briefly. Small storm surges occur every year, but occasionally extreme events occur where water levels can reach several meters above normal high tide. While the Sylt dikes and the Westerland seawall effectively protect against flooding, we sometimes forget how close the water actually is to us.

The bank was founded by the Kühl Carpentry donated.