Here on the Eiderstedt Peninsula and in St. Peter-Ording, the North Sea wind blows even stronger in the fall, the North Sea grows rougher, the sun sits lower in the sky, and the leaves on the wind-swept trees turn the most beautiful colors.
We’ve put together the best tips for you to enjoy wonderful fall moments on the peninsula and in SPO.
Pirates are taking over the historical island in St. Peter-Ording!
Every October, the pirates return to St. Peter-Ording to set up their pirate camp and recover from their stormy days on the high seas.
They bring along good food, delicious drinks, torches, souvenirs, live music, a fire show, exciting stories, and, of course, plenty of good cheer.
As soon as the next date is set, you’ll find all the event details in our calendar of events.
Discover lantern-making, a lantern parade, and a spooky event in St. Peter-Ording. Halloween will be celebrated at the leisure and adventure pool on October 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Look forward to fall-themed activities for the whole family, spooky surprises, and glowing lanterns. Choose an activity and learn more.
Information on lantern-making
Details on the lantern parade
Halloween at the leisure and adventure pool
In the local district "Bad" of St. Peter-Ording, you can take a walk through the pine forest and the beautiful dune landscape to the "Maleens Knoll" observation tower.
From the top, you’ll enjoy a unique view.
There are so-called “ride-share benches” in Eiderstedt! If you sit down there and wait a little while, with a bit of luck, a friendly driver will stop and give you a ride part of the way. It’s a simple, sustainable, and friendly way to get around the peninsula—and maybe even meet some new people along the way.
No problem! We've put together some tips specifically for bad weather.
There’s something for everyone!
Tips for "Schietwetter" (typical saying for bad weather / north sea weather)
