Whaling has a long tradition on the island of Föhr, dating back to the Viking Age. It was an important industry, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries. Famous whalers like Matthias Petersen contributed to the prosperity. Traces of this era can still be found today in cemeteries and in the museum in Wyk.

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Nice little highlight along the way.

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Michael

January 27, 2026

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On the island of Föhr, whaling had a long tradition; even the Vikings used all parts of a whale when hunting it.

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1. Harbor view Wyk on Föhr – Nieblum village centre loop from Utersum

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2. View of the Borgsum Windmill – Nieblum village centre loop from Wyk auf Föhr

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3. View of the Borgsum Windmill – Goting Cliff loop from Utersum

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Whaling Sculpture on Föhr

1. Harbor view Wyk on Föhr – Nieblum village centre loop from Utersum

2. View of the Borgsum Windmill – Nieblum village centre loop from Wyk auf Föhr

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