Digging, swimming, running around, and marveling: On the beach at St. Peter-Ording, every family can find its own special North Sea moment. Discover the kilometer-long sandy beach, the stilt houses, beach playgrounds, and plenty of adventures for beach lovers of all ages. The beaches of St. Peter-Ording offer space for classic beach days and little adventures—all at your own pace.
At the Ording Nord beach section, you'll find a wide stretch of beach, a nudist area, and a dog-walking area. For anyone looking for some peace and quiet.
Every year, you’ll find lots of exciting events on the Ording beach. You can drive right up to the beach and let off some steam at the playground! A beach perfect for energetic adventurers.
Not only is the Surfvibes School waiting for you here, but there’s also a wide variety of other experiences and events.
At the beach in the local district "Bad", our 1.3-kilometer-long pier will take you straight to the heart of the beach. You can check out the playground as a family or take a stroll toward the dog-friendly beach!
Most mudflat hikes start at Südstrand in the local district "Dorf". There’s a swing between the stilt houses, and the greenery meets the North Sea.
The fifth beach awaits you in the local district "Böhl". It’s known for its gentle entry into the North Sea and plenty of opportunities to relax. You can drive right onto the beach and let the kids run around on the playground.
At all five beach sections in SPO, you can let off some steam at a beach playground—with sand between your toes and the North Sea breeze in your nose.
Safety is as much a part of a relaxing and enjoyable day at the beach as fish are to the North Sea. When can you go swimming? What if we need help? What rules do we need to follow? You’ll find the answers here.
DLRG wristbands are available for children on the beach. If children need help or get lost, they can go to the DLRG lifeguards. A number is registered with the wristband; lifeguards can call this number to access the contact information you’ve provided. You’ll be contacted immediately, and your child will wait with the lifeguards until then.
In the Wadden Sea, people live in tune with the rhythm of the tides. About every 6 hours, the seabed becomes visible here, which can lead to strong currents between tides. Therefore, please always stay within the designated buoys marking a swimming area or follow the instructions of the lifeguards. You can go on mudflat hikes under the guidance of an experienced leader or only if you have very good local knowledge. You’ll find many dates for mudflat hikes in our calendar of events.
There are lifeguards on duty at the beaches and many swimming areas in Eiderstedt, whom you are welcome to contact at any time. Please also pay attention to the current notices posted on signs, etc.
A great day at the beach isn’t complete without snacks and delicious food. Whether it’s restaurants, ice cream, or a cold drink: you’ll find it all at the beach in St. Peter-Ording.
Round off your energetic day at one of the stilt house restaurants, or treat yourself to some ice cream on your way to the water. It’s simple and hassle-free!
In St. Peter-Ording, you pay your visitor’s tax using the guest card. This card gives you access to many benefits, such as free events, beach admission, free bus rides, and much more. Children under 18 are free. Depending on the season, the fee is 3 euros per person per night/day, or 4 euros during peak season.
Ride your bikes along the wooden paths right up to the water’s edge, take a stroll along the pier, drive right up to the beach, or get dropped off at the beach for free by bus using your guest card. Choose the best way to get there to kick off the perfect day at the beach.
In town, you’ll find various places where you can rent a bike. You can also ride along the wooden paths with bike trailers.
In St. Peter-Ording, revenue from the visitor’s tax helps maintain high standards for tourism. It is used, for example, to fund lifeguard services, public facilities, maintenance, cleaning, and recreational activities in SPO. You can find detailed information on our page about the guest card and visitor’s tax.
No. The visitor’s tax is calculated based on the number of people and, as before, must be paid in addition to the parking fee. The visitor’s tax can be paid at several locations on the beach and in town. Those who already have a valid guest card or are residents of St. Peter-Ording do not need to pay this fee. There will be an increase in random checks for the visitor’s tax.
You can also purchase a day visitor card at the ticket machines or online via the website. Our staff at the tourist information centers or at the ticket booths at the beach entrances are, of course, also happy to assist with advice and sales.
Use of the beach parking lots is permitted exclusively from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. during the period from March 15 to October 31 of each year. Outside these hours, parking and overnight stays are prohibited, and violations will be penalized. Digital camera technology is also used for this purpose.
Wooden boardwalks lead directly to the beach at all five Bad areas and can be easily accessed by wheelchair, walker, or on foot. The pier at the Bad area also connects the Bad area to the town center and the promenade, leading across the salt marshes and through the dunes to the beach.
To help you get an idea in advance, we’ve outlined the conditions of the beach access points and the dikes for each beach section in the flyer “Tips for an Accessible Stay” (page 7).
You can find all flyers and brochures in our brochure order section.
The camera-based parking system is used at the following locations:
In the web app, you can find your guest card for St. Peter-Ording, get information, discover activities, and book tickets.
