The bird hide is located directly on the mudflats, about 2 kilometers from Kampen.
As an interactive experience center, modern museum, bird and nature reserve, and cultural monument, it captivates visitors of all ages.
The bird hide lies in a somewhat enchanted setting in the small wooded area by the mudflats. A circular path leads visitors through a floodplain forest, into the bird hides, over the dike, and along a pond. There are 35 information panels along the path that introduce visitors to the fascinating flora and fauna and also explain the bird hide's exciting history. Our younger guests can explore the bird hide in a playful way with the help of a puzzle. The entire bird hide area has been a nature reserve since 1935, making it one of five protected areas in the immediate vicinity.
What we can tell you before your visit to the bird hide…but shhh:
250 years ago, the people of Kampen received their official "duck-trapping permit" from the Danish king. Decoys were used to lure wild ducks into resting on the freshwater ponds during their journey. As soon as they were guided over the trapping whistle brought by whalers from Holland, their fate was sealed. In some years, up to 25.000 ducks were caught. By 1912, only 99 remained, and the bird hide had to be closed.
The entire area was revitalized in the 80s thanks to the efforts of Christian Hansen, who rebuilt the complex with the help of sponsors. The museum is operated by the Söl'ring Foriining, the Sylt Association for Cultural Affairs, Landscape Protection, and Monument Preservation.
If you want to learn more interesting and useful information about the bird hide, you should head out there, because at the moment it is still a real insider tip!
Good to know
opening hours
Mon-Fri 10-16 clock
Sat, Sun and public holidays 11am-16pm
May to September:
Mon-Fri 10-17 clock
Sat, Sun and public holidays 11am-17pm
October:
Mon-Fri 10-16 clock
Sat, Sun and public holidays 11am-16pm
Closed from November to March
Price information
Children (6-14 years) 2,- €
Groups:
Adults (10 or more people) per person 3,50 €
Children (10 or more people) per person 1,50 €
Sylt schools visit the facility free of charge
Guided tours for groups after registration: €30 plus admission.
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Pets Allowed
suitable for seniors
for children (any age)
Suitable for prams
for children (0-3 years)
for children (3-6 years)
for children (6-10 years)
for children (from 10 years)
foreign languages
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Arrival & Parking
Car: From the direction of List and Wenningstedt you can reach Kampen via the main road.
Bicycle: The old island railway line provides a north-south connection as a cycling and hiking path. A cycle path runs alongside Braderuper Weg from Keitum/Braderup to Kampen.
On foot: You can reach Kampen from the Westerland/Wenningstedt and List directions both via the beach and along the hiking trail along the former island railway line. From Wenningstedt, a wooden walkway leads through the dunes over the Red Cliff to Kampen. From the Braderup/Keitum direction, you can walk along the heathland paths along the mudflats.
Bus: You can reach Kampen with line 1 from Westerland and List.
The nearest stop is Vogelkoje / Klappholttal.
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