Amrumer Lammtage

Sheep as Island Identity

The Amrumer Lammtage, held in mid-June, are arguably the most atypical island event on the North Sea: a festival that puts sheep at its center. On the island of Amrum, one of the larger islands in the North Frisian Wadden Sea, sheep are far more than just livestock — they are coastal protectors (they keep the salt marshes and dykes short, compacting the soil and helping the dykes withstand storm surges), landscape shapers, and a culinary resource all at once. The Lammtage celebrate precisely this multifaceted role.

Opening Festival on the Hüttmannwiese

The kickoff in 2026 is the Opening Festival on Saturday, June 13th, starting at 12 PM on the Hüttmannwiese in Norddorf. What to expect:

• Various lamb dishes from regional restaurateurs (lamb bratwurst, lamb goulash, island recipes)
• Performance by the Amrumer Trachtengruppe in North Frisian traditional costume
• Vintage tractor parade with historic island tractors
• Sheep shearing demonstrations — watch live how a sheep is shorn in minutes
• Children's program with painting and crafts (AmrumTouristik)
• Market stalls with arts and crafts and regional products
• DJ set to set the mood

Admission is free.

Concert 'The Gregorian Voices'

The highlight of the festival week is the concert on June 16th, 2026: 'The Gregorian Voices — Gregorian Chant meets Pop'. The Bulgarian male ensemble combines Gregorian chant with pop standards from ABBA to Adele — an extraordinary concert experience in one of the island's churches. Advance tickets €26, door €29. A free shuttle service across the island will be available after the event.

Amrum and the North Frisia District

The island of Amrum is located in the North Frisia district, in the state of Schleswig-Holstein. It is reached by ferry from Dagebüll (approx. two hours). With its vast sandy beaches — the Kniepsand near Norddorf is considered the widest sandy beach on the North Sea — and its tranquil, dune-rich landscape, Amrum is a classic destination for holidaymakers seeking relaxation. Sheep farming has been an integral part of island life for centuries and shapes the salt marsh culture.