Hallig Gröde 2003

Arrival

After a short trip from the mainland with the MS Rungholt, Hallig Gröde comes into sight. [More ...]

First Contact

Second day on Gröde, first impressions. [More ...]

Birds 1

The real stars on this holm are - of course! - the birds. [More ...]

At the Sea during High Tide

Other than on the mainland or the larger islands, the sea is always within view and reach. [More ...]

Birds 2

And many, many more birds [More ...]

Salt Meadows and Landscape

Not protected by any dyke, the typical salt meadow plant flourish. [More ...]

Dwelling Mounds, Houses and Landscape

The Knudtswarft and Kirchwarft with their thatched houses harmonically fit in the surrounding landscape. [More ...]

High Tide at the West Jetty

On Hallig Gröde the sea is not far away. Even if the wadden sea normally looks flat and calm, high tide and a little bit of wind will change that and quickly remind you of the natural forces. [More ...]

Birds 3

And even more birds. ;-) [More ...]

Sheep

Another prominent species on Gröde are sheep. [More ...]

Morning Mood

The early morning directly after sunrise is particularly idyllic. [More ...]

Hallig Church

The holm's church within the same building as the school on the Kirchwarft ist a real treasure. [More ...]

Sunset

Free view of the horizon and beautiful sunsets. [More ...]

Wood Remains in the Tidal Flats

Not wooden junk washed ashore, but the remains of an old forest. [More ...]

At the Sea during Low Tide

Out onto the tidal flats during low tide. [More ...]

Departure

Departure from Hallig Gröde after two wonderful weeks. [More ...]

Miscellaneous Impressions

Unsorted, some last impressions from Gröde. [More ...]

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