Naturpfad Vogelkoje Kampen
Nature reserve directly on the dike, with an educational trail and two small exhibition houses on the former duck trapping on Sylt.
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About the museum
A Vogelkoje (duck decoy) is a facility for catching wild ducks. Kampen’s Vogelkoje goes back to Sylt’s first duck-trapping installation, for which the Kampen skipper Johann von der Heide received a royal Danish permit in 1767. For decades large numbers of ducks were caught here; operation ended only in the early 20th century.
In 1935 the site was placed under nature protection. Today it is looked after by the association Sölring Foriining, which has developed it into a natural idyll with an educational trail. Parts of the historic trapping installation, including two decoy huts and a decoy pipe, were reconstructed true to the original in the 1980s.
The exhibitions in the houses “Natur” and “Kultur” explain how a decoy works and the nature of the site, without showing the actual trapping, which makes them suitable for children. The nature trail belongs to the Sölring Museen, which operate four facilities on Sylt.
Highlights
- Nature reserve on the dike since 1935
- Educational trail with puzzles and facts about Sylt’s nature
- Exhibition houses “Natur” and “Kultur”
- Reconstructed parts of the historic duck-trapping installation
- View from the dike
Permanent exhibition
- Ausstellungen in den Häusern „Natur“ und „Kultur“ – Two reconstructed decoy huts show how the Vogelkoje once worked and explain the nature of the reserve, supplemented by games for children.
- Operated by
- Sölring Foriining e. V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | –Severely disabled people from 75% (50% reduction) |
| Children & teens | €2free up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 15. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · 50% reduction for severely disabled people from 75%. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €4.50 per personChildren in groups: €1.50 per person. |
| Adults without guest card | €10 |
| Group guided tour (plus admission) | €50For registered groups. |
| Museumsinsel Sylt (1 adult) | €16Combination ticket of the Sölring Museen. |
| Museumsinsel Familie (2 adults + 2 children) | €34.50Combination ticket of the Sölring Museen. |
| Museumsinsel Sylt+ (1 adult + 2 children) | €19Combination ticket of the Sölring Museen. |
The price of €5 applies to adults with a guest card; without a guest card, admission costs €10. Admission is free for, among others, children under 6, all Sylt school classes and kindergartens, and members of the Sölring Foriining, the Freundeskreis (friends’ group), the German Museums Association and ICOM.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Because of the historic buildings, a visit may be difficult for people with mobility impairments, wheelchair users and families with strollers, the Sölring Museen point out. Questions are answered by the service line 04651 32805.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The nature trail has many puzzles, and the two exhibition houses offer games. During the Easter and autumn school holidays, the Sölring Museen take part in the Sylt Family Weeks with family tours.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Vogelkoje/Klappholttal
Bus stop “Vogelkoje/Klappholttal” right at the nature trail.
By car
Parking available
Car parking is generally available at all four Sölring Museen facilities; there are areas for bicycle parking.
Connections and fares are provided by NAH.SH and the Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
You may bring a picnic basket.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for groups of 1 to 20 people maximum are available by prior registration (fee €50 plus admission). Public tours follow the events calendar. Dogs may be brought along on a leash. |
