Wrixum
Wraksem / Vriksum | |
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The windmill in Wrixum
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Location of Wrixum Wraksem / Vriksum within Nordfriesland district  | |
 
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| Coordinates: 54°43′N 8°32′E / 54.717°N 8.533°E / 54.717; 8.533 | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Schleswig-Holstein |
| District | Nordfriesland |
| Municipal assoc. | Föhr-Amrum |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Heidi Braun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.55 km2 (2.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population
(2022-12-31)[1]
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| • Total | 597 |
| • Density | 79/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes |
25938
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| Dialling codes | 04681 |
| Vehicle registration | NF |
| Website | www.wrixum.de |
Wrixum (German pronunciation: [ˈvʁɪksʊm] ⓘ; Fering: Wraksem, Danish: Vriksum) is a municipality on the island of Föhr, in the district of Nordfriesland, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
Wrixum is one of eleven municipalities on Föhr and it is situated directly at the town limits of Wyk auf Föhr. The place enjoys a good bus service and features several bicycle rentals.
The WWG holds all nine seats of the municipal council since the elections of 2008.
Blazon: Or. In a hill vert over a wavy base argent, therein waves azure, a wind mill argent. In chief two oystercatchers proper, facing.
Wrixum has been twinned with AubinLower Franconia since 1998.
There are many small enterprises in Wrixum, yet tourism remains the most important economic factor.
A landmark of Wrixum is the wind mill which was erected in 1851.
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