Name: Amrumer Leuchtturm-Tage 2026
Start: 2026-07-06T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-08T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Amrumer Leuchtturm, Wittdün

Leuchtturm-Tage

About Leuchtturm-Tage

The Amrumer Leuchtturm-Tage are the annual island festival centered around the lighthouse on Amrum, built in 1875 — the tallest accessible tower on the German North Sea coast. From July 6th to 8th, 2026, the landmark will open its doors for extended hours (9:00 AM–4:00 PM), complemented by a festival area in Wittdün with market stalls, live music with Danny Guitar, and a children's drawing competition. This is the 17th edition of a tradition organized by AmrumTouristik AöR.

Dates 06 Jul — 08 Jul 2026

Venue Wittdün auf Amrum (01054)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Leuchtturm-Tage — edition 2026

The 17th Amrumer Leuchtturm-Tage will take place from Monday, July 6th to Wednesday, July 8th, 2026, in Wittdün on Amrum. Extended lighthouse opening hours (daily 9:00 AM–4:00 PM), a festival area at the tower with market stalls, live music with Danny Guitar, and a children's drawing competition with an award ceremony on July 8th.

As in previous years, the Amrum Lighthouse will open its doors for longer daily hours during the Leuchtturm-Tage — climbing the tallest accessible tower on the German North Sea coast will be possible throughout the three days. The program at the festival area around the tower will be varied daily, with the highlight being the award ceremony for the children's drawing competition on the final day.

Highlights Leuchtturm-Tage 2026

17th edition around the tallest accessible tower on the German North Sea coast (41.8 m), live music with Danny Guitar, children's drawing competition with attractive prizes (incl. Amrum Hoodie, MS Eilun excursion, AmrumBadeland ticket), extended lighthouse opening hours.

Programme Leuchtturm-Tage 2026

Monday, July 6, 2026 — Festival Kick-off

9:00 AM — Lighthouse and festival area open
Throughout the day — Market and snack stands operating
Midday — First performance by Danny Guitar
12:00 PM — First drawings accepted for the competition
4:00 PM — Lighthouse and stands close

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 — Main Visitor Day

9:00 AM–4:00 PM — Continuous festival activities
Live music alternating with breaks
Peak participation in the drawing competition

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 — Final Award Ceremony

9:00 AM–4:00 PM — Last day of the festival
12:00 PM — Submission deadline for the drawing competition
2:00 PM — Solemn award ceremony for the children's drawing competition (Amrum Hoodie, MS Eilun excursion, AmrumBadeland family ticket)
4:00 PM — Closing of the 17th Leuchtturm-Tage

Detailed program available at amrum.de and nordseetourismus.de.

Prices Leuchtturm-Tage 2026

Festival area is free to enter. Climbing the lighthouse costs €3 for adults (children reduced).

Practical information

Practical information — Leuchtturm-Tage

Getting There

By ferry from WDR (Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei) departing from Dagebüll (mainland) — crossing takes about 90 minutes. On the island, take a bus or walk to the lighthouse (approx. 15 minutes walk from Wittdün harbor).

Admission

Festival area is free to enter. Climbing the lighthouse requires a regular admission fee (€3 adults, children reduced).

Opening Hours

July 6–8, 2026, lighthouse and festival area daily 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Contact

AmrumTouristik AöR, Inselstraße 14, 25946 Wittdün | +49 4682 9403-0 | [email protected].

The Lighthouse — Amrum's Landmark

The Amrumer Leuchtturm in Wittdün is one of Germany's most famous lighthouses: commissioned in 1875, 41.8 meters high, it is the tallest accessible tower on the German North Sea coast. Those who climb the 297 steps are rewarded with a unique view over the entire island of Amrum, the neighboring islands of Föhr, Sylt, and the Halligen islands of Hooge and Langeneß. On clear days, the view extends to the Danish coast.

17th Edition

The Leuchtturm-Tage have been celebrated annually for over 17 years. 2026 marks the 17th edition — and thus an established tradition linked to the lighthouse's 150th anniversary (2025). The event aims to make Wittdün's landmark more visible and offer a summer highlight for island vacationers.

Three Days of Island Festival

Over the three days, several activities will take place simultaneously:

Extended Lighthouse Opening Hours — daily 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (instead of the usual shorter summer opening hours)
Festival Area at the Lighthouse — with snack stands, beer garden, drinks, crêpes, fish rolls
Market Stalls — featuring island crafts, souvenirs, and maritime art
Live Music with Danny Guitar — a well-known Amrum musician who enhances the festive atmosphere with his guitar and voice
Children's Drawing Competition — submit drawings daily by 12:00 PM, award ceremony on the last day at 2:00 PM

Children's Drawing Competition

A drawing competition with attractive prizes is organized especially for children aged 4 and up:

Amrum Hoodie as the main prize for the most beautiful drawings
Family trip with MS Eilun (classic excursion boat)
Family ticket for the AmrumBadeland (indoor swimming pool on the island)

Participation: Drawing and craft sheets are available at the festival area. Drawings are accepted daily until 12:00 PM, with the award ceremony taking place on the last day of the festival at 2:00 PM.

Wittdün on Amrum — The South of the Island

Wittdün is the southernmost of Amrum's three municipalities (along with Nebel and Norddorf) and also the main center for island tourism. It's home to the ferry port, the island's tourist information center, and the lighthouse. With around 700 inhabitants, Wittdün is small — but during the summer months, the population triples due to holiday guests. Amrum belongs to the district of Nordfriesland and is part of the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park (UNESCO World Heritage).