Ship to Sylt
Ship Nordstrand - Hörnum
The Adler-Schiffe Wadden Sea line between Strucklahnungshörn and Hörnum harbour - pier, parking, bus, bikes and dogs
- About two and a half hours with the MS Adler-Express, calling at Hooge and Amrum
- Twice a day each way from 28 March to 1 November 2026 - no sailings in winter
- Passengers only: be at the ship 15 minutes before departure, boarding closes five minutes before it casts off
Route guide
Ship Nordstrand - Hörnum at a glance
Table of Contents
Everything about the Nordstrand - Hörnum ship connection in both directions: the MS Adler-Express run by Adler-Schiffe, the Strucklahnungshörn and Hörnum piers, parking, bus, bikes and dogs.
Getting there and the terminal
On Nordstrand, the MS Adler-Express docks at Strucklahnungshörn harbour on the western edge of the peninsula (Hörnstraße 1, 25845 Nordstrand). Nordstrand is linked to the mainland by a causeway, so you can drive right up to the pier; paid parking is available behind the dyke within walking distance, with day and monthly passes. Without a car, take the train to Husum and the local bus to Nordstrand, about 30 minutes. On Sylt, the ship arrives at Hörnum harbour at the southern tip of the island (Hafenstraße, 25997 Hörnum). Tickets are sold there at the Adler-Schiffe kiosk, a free customer car park sits right at the pier, and the Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft's Line 2 bus stops opposite at the Hörnum Hafen stop; buses to Westerland are timed to the ship's arrivals.
Check-in and departure
Be at the ship at least 15 minutes before departure; boarding closes five minutes before it casts off. Show your ticket on your phone. Adler-Schiffe reserves the right to change the schedule due to weather - check the timetable on the day of travel before you set off.
On board
The MS Adler-Express is Adler-Schiffe's fast ship in the Wadden Sea and runs the line between Nordstrand and Sylt. There's catering on board, and a wheelchair can travel free of charge; passenger and wheelchair are brought on board separately via the gangway. Along the way the ship calls at Hallig Hooge and at Wittdün on Amrum.
Vehicles, bikes and pets
A car can't come along - the Adler-Express is a passenger ship. Adler-Schiffe carries only a limited number of bikes and only with advance booking, so book early. Dogs travel for a fee, and large dogs must wear a muzzle.
Arrival and onward travel
In Hörnum you're at the southern end of Sylt; reach Westerland by local bus from the stop at the harbour. In Nordstrand, your car is waiting at the pier, and the local bus runs on to Husum.
Tickets and fares
Adler-Schiffe sells the crossing as a day ticket, a family ticket, and a return ticket for a holiday trip, with an online discount versus the counter. At the counter you pay by cash, credit card or debit card; cancellations are handled by email with a pro-rata charge depending on timing. Bikes and dogs are charged separately. The price overview explains the fare structure.
Nordstrand - Hörnum
Across the Wadden Sea - from Nordstrand to the southern tip of Sylt
The MS Adler-Express, run by Adler-Schiffe, links Strucklahnungshörn harbour on Nordstrand with Hörnum harbour on Sylt. Along the way the ship calls at Hallig Hooge and at Wittdün on Amrum, which is why the crossing takes about two and a half hours. It runs from 28 March to 1 November 2026, twice a day each way - out from Nordstrand in the morning and back in the late afternoon, plus a midday sailing each way; the Monday sailing is dropped in spring, and the line doesn't run in winter.
The line is designed as a day trip to Sylt, but Adler-Schiffe also sells return tickets for a holiday journey. A vehicle can't come along: Hörnum is the passenger port at the southern end of Sylt, while the car ferry to Sylt runs from Rømø to List - more on that on the Hörnum harbour page.
- Crossing time
- about 2.5 hours
- Operator
- Adler-Schiffe, MS Adler-Express
- Season
- 28 Mar to 1 Nov 2026, 2× daily
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FAQ Nordstrand - Hörnum
Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers about the Nordstrand - Hörnum ship connection
How long does the trip from Nordstrand to Hörnum take? +
About two and a half hours on the MS Adler-Express, since the ship calls at Hooge and at Wittdün on Amrum on the way. The same time applies in the other direction.
When does the ship to Sylt run? +
From 28 March to 1 November 2026, twice a day each way; not on Mondays between mid-April and mid-May. There are no sailings from November to the end of March. The day's departures are listed in the timetable.
What does the ship to Hörnum cost? +
Adler-Schiffe sells day and family tickets as well as return tickets, with a discount for online booking; bikes and dogs cost extra. The booking window shows the current price, and the price overview explains the fare structure.
Can I take my car to Sylt? +
No. The MS Adler-Express carries passengers only. To bring a car to Sylt, use the car ferry from Rømø to List or the car train - details are on the Hörnum harbour page.
Can I bring a bike and a dog? +
Adler-Schiffe carries only a limited number of bikes and only with advance booking, so book early. Dogs travel for a fee, and large dogs must wear a muzzle.