Wrixum

Wrixum ( Frisian: Wraksem ) is a municipality in the district of North Friesland Schleswig -Holstein.

Geography and transport

Wrixum is located on the North Frisian island of Foehr at the border to Wyk. The place has a bus connection as well as several bicycle rental.

History

Wrixum built in the 15th century as a village in the long march.

Policy

Since the local elections of 2013, the voters Wrixumer Community ( WWG ) occupied all nine seats in the municipal council.

Coat of arms

Blazon: " In Gold over Silver Wellenschildfuß, in a blue wave beam, a green hill in a silver windmill. Top two supplied turned Oystercatchers in natural tincture. "

Twinning

  • Aub in Lower Franconia (Bavaria), since 1998

Economy

Tourism is the main industry Wrixums. In the town there are many small businesses.

Attractions

The landmark of the village is the Wrixumer mill. This is a 1851 built, octagonal Dutch windmill that was in use until 1960. In 1971, restored the then owner, W. Amerongen, already dilapidated mill.

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