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 Wraksem / Vriksum | |
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 The windmill in Wrixum | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Wrixum Wraksem / Vriksum within Nordfriesland district  | |
  Wrixum Wraksem / Vriksum  Wrixum Wraksem / Vriksum | |
| Coordinates: 54°43′N 8°32′E / 54.717°N 8.533°E | |
| 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] | |
| • Total | 597 |
| • Density | 79/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 25938 |
| Dialling codes | 04681 |
| Vehicle registration | NF |
| Website | www.wrixum.de |
Geography and traffic
editWrixum 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.
Politics
editThe WWG holds all nine seats of the municipal council since the elections of 2008.
Arms
editBlazon: Or. In a hill vert over a wavy base argent, therein waves azure, a wind mill argent. In chief two oystercatchers proper, facing.
Town twinning
editWrixum has been twinned with Aub in Lower Franconia since 1998.
Economy
editThere are many small enterprises in Wrixum, yet tourism remains the most important economic factor.
Sights
editA landmark of Wrixum is the wind mill which was erected in 1851.
