Ferry port

Ferries from Hörnum on Sylt

The Wadden Sea port at the southern tip of Sylt - every connection, crossing time and the operating season

Six destinations in the Wadden Sea - from Amrum to Heligoland
To Amrum in 45 minutes: the fastest connection from Sylt
Every connection runs in the summer half-year only

Connections from Hörnum

Every route starting at Hörnum. All of them are operated by Adler-Schiffe and therefore appear in the timetable during the summer half-year only.

The connections from Hörnum

With crossing time, frequency and booking.

Hörnum - Amrum

Seasonal No sailings right now — check next season’s dates

Two to three times a day in the summer season, from Hörnum on Sylt to Amrum in about 45 minutes.

Hörnum - Heligoland

Seasonal No sailings right now — check next season’s dates

Four days a week, a 2½-hour catamaran crossing from Hörnum on Sylt to Helgoland during the summer season.

Hörnum - Hooge

Seasonal No sailings right now — check next season’s dates

Twice a day from Hörnum on Sylt to the Hallig Hooge in a good hour, during the summer season.

Ferries from Hörnum

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Hörnum sits at the southern tip of Sylt and is the island's Wadden Sea port. From late March to early November six destinations appear in its timetable - in the winter half-year, none.

One point of orientation: at Hörnum you sail away from Sylt. If you want to bring a vehicle to Sylt, you take the car ferry from Rømø to List or the car-carrying train; both are covered on faehre-sylt.de.

To Amrum: the fastest connection

Forty-five to 50 minutes, two to three departures per operating day - depending on the day with the MS Adler CAT or the MS Adler-Express. It is the busiest route from Hörnum.

To the halligen and Pellworm

The MS Adler-Express continues to Hooge in 70 to 82 minutes, to Pellworm in a good two hours and to Nordstrand in about two and a half hours. To Hooge two departures per operating day are the norm, to Pellworm usually one.

To Heligoland

The MS Adler CAT sails direct - about two and a half hours, once a day, in 2026 until 21 October.

To Föhr and Dagebüll: with a change

Adler-Schiffe sells both as a through-ticket, but the journey involves a change of vessel: to Föhr in an hour and a half, to Dagebüll in just under two. If you need to reach the mainland year-round, take the route via List and Rømø or the car-carrying train instead.

The seasonal caveat

Hörnum is the port in the region hit hardest by the season: six destinations in summer, none in winter. Before planning, check the timetable to see whether any departure exists for your date at all.

FAQ

Common questions about Hörnum ferry port

Which destinations can I reach from Hörnum? +

In the summer half-year Amrum in 45 minutes, Hooge in 70 to 82 minutes, Pellworm and Nordstrand in a good two hours, and Heligoland in two and a half hours. Sailings to Föhr and Dagebüll involve a change of vessel.

Do ships leave Hörnum in winter as well? +

No. Every connection from Hörnum belongs to the Adler-Schiffe network, which in 2026 runs from 28 March to 1 November. Between early November and late March no scheduled vessel casts off at Hörnum.

Is this the ferry to Sylt? +

No. Hörnum is the Wadden Sea port in the south of the island - this is where you sail away from Sylt, not to it. The car ferry from Rømø to List in the north is a different service; it runs year-round and is covered on faehre-sylt.de.

Can I sail from Hörnum to Heligoland directly? +

Yes, with the MS Adler CAT in about two and a half hours, once a day. In 2026 the timetable reaches to 21 October. Alongside Amrum, Hörnum is the only North Frisian port with a direct link.

Can I take my car from Hörnum? +

The Wadden Sea services from Hörnum are excursion and catamaran sailings for day guests. If you need to move a vehicle, the way is the car ferry to Rømø or the car-carrying train.

All questions and answers