Country Germany District Nordfriesland Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) Area 2.6 km² Local time Tuesday 11:49 PM Dialling code 04682 | State Schleswig-Holstein Elevation 0 m (0 ft) Postal codes 25946 Population 688 (31 Dec 2008) Postal code 25946 Municipal assoc. Föhr-Amrum | |
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Wittdün (Öömrang: Witjdün, Danish: Vitdyn) is a municipality on the island of Amrum in the district of Nordfriesland in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
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History
Unlike the other villages of Amrum, Wittdün is a relatively young settlement. It was founded in 1890 as a seaside resort next to a new ferry port connecting the island to mainland Nordfriesland. The reason for founding this new village was the fear of many islanders of a decline of their Frisian culture due to the influx of tourists from the south. So, many Amrumers thought that concentrating the emerging seaside tourism in a single village would protect the local community from malign influences.
Until December 31, 2006, the Wittdün municipality, together with Nebel and Norddorf formed the Amt Amrum.
Politics
Since the municipal elections of 2008, the Wittdüner Bürgerblock holds five seats of Wittdün's council, the CDU holds two.
Economy
Wittdün is a seaside resort, tourism is the main source of income. In 2005, 374,000 lodgings were registered. There is a sea water swimming pool and a centre for thalassotherapy. Moreover, Amrum's youth hostel is located in Wittdün. The village hosts Amrum's only ferry terminal.