Country Germany District Nordfriesland Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) Area 13.21 km² Population 129 (31 Dec 2008) Dialling code 04865 | State Schleswig-Holstein Elevation 0 m (0 ft) Postal codes 25881 Local time Saturday 8:10 AM Postal code 25881 Municipal assoc. Eiderstedt | |
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Westerhever (Danish: Vesterhever) is a municipality in Nordfriesland in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein.
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Map of 25881 Westerhever, Germany
Geography
Westerhever lies on the northwestern tip of the Eiderstedt Peninsula. The Westerheversand Lighthouse is a major landmark on the peninsula which is surrounded by salt marshes. The saltmarshes, lighthouse, and beaches attract about 80,000 visitors every year.
History
The island Westerhever was first settled by humans in the 12th Century. The first humans there built a ring dike to protect the land.
References
Westerhever Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA