Pollen allergies occur when the body reacts to pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds. Symptoms include itchy eyes, runny nose, and sneezing.
Wyk auf Föhr, on the North Sea island of Föhr, has a unique pollen season. Tree pollen season starts in late March and lasts until May.
Grass pollen season begins in June and ends in July. Weeds pollinate from August to September, causing allergy symptoms to persist.
Pollinating plants in Wyk auf Föhr include birch, oak, and hazel trees, as well as timothy grass and ragweed. These plants release pollen into the air.
When pollen counts are high, we suggest doing these things to help with allergies, especially on windy days when pollen is flying around.