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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Sylt: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Sylt
- One of Germany's most well-known islands is likely Sylt. Do German islands exist? Well, there are a few in both the Baltic and North Seas.
- Many of them are well-liked travel destinations. But there is no island like Sylt in the North Sea.
- The landscape is unique, to start with. The island resembles a narrow strip. The open North Sea is to the east, and the Wadden Sea is to the west, where you can stroll through it twice daily when the tide is low.
- Sylt is a place for nature lovers with its unending white beaches, plush dunes, and extraordinary animal wildlife.
- It's also comparable to the German Hamptons, though. It became a popular destination for the rich and famous in the 1960s.
- Unfortunately, Sylt is one of Germany's most expensive travel destinations because of its fame.
- You should expect exorbitant prices wherever you go, but you won't regret it.
- Capital: Westerland:
- International Airport: Sylt Airport (GWT)
- Population: 13,741
- Currency: euro
- Time: UTC / GMT +2:00 hours
- Driving Side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230v
- Official Language: Söl'ring
- Religion: Roman Catholicism
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Sylt
- Sylt is popular among surfers.
- The Fire Service Museum is a must-see for anyone who enjoys fire engines and flashing lights.
- Sylt Aquarium in Westerland has a diverse programme for children and adults and is a great place to visit on a rainy day.
- The Wadden Sea in the west, where you can go for walks twice daily when the tide is low.
- Nature lovers should visit Sylt.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Sylt
- When humidity is factored in, temperatures are generally pleasant with a chance of rain or snow for most of the year, but they feel cold for about half of the year.
- Concerning pleasant weather, the region ranks in the 21st percentile among tourist destinations worldwide.
- It is less temperate than some other places.
- July, August, and June are the three hottest months to visit Sylt if you're looking for the most comfortable weather.
- Early July is typically the warmest time of the year, with daytime highs regularly around 73.1°F (22.8°C) and nighttime lows hardly ever falling below 53.4°F (11.9°C).
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Sylt
Sylt Aquarium
- On a rainy day, Sylt Aquarium in Westerland is the ideal destination because it offers a varied programme for both young and old.
- Learn about the aquatic realm of native and tropical oceans and seas and the variations and similarities between these habitats.
- You can find more than 2000 marine creatures in 25 seawater-filled tanks. The giant tank at the Sylt Aquarium holds about 500,000 litres of seawater and is called "Coral World."
- Exotic fish in vibrant colours frolic and demonstrate coral reef life. In the second-largest tank, you can view the underwater environment of the German offshore island of Helgoland. Discover the North Sea's aquatic life in 170,000 litres of water.
- A 10-meter acrylic tunnel connects the two tanks, where you can walk through it to enter the world of underwater creatures.
- You can delve into the fascinating details of these inhabitants on the information panels on the tanks. Information kiosks that detail the specifics of the various habitats and the creatures that inhabit them abound.
- You are welcome to participate in feeding or go on a guided tour of Sylt Aquarium if you want to learn more.
- You are invited to unwind and shop at the "Kombüse" cafe and the store, where you can purchase trinkets like stuffed animals or model ships.
Fire Service Museum
- During their Sylt holiday, fans of fire engines and flashing lights shouldn't skip a trip to the Fire Service Museum in Keitum.
- The most miniature museum on the island is located in the former fire engine house of the Keitum fire department, directly across from the old fire station.
- Items related to the fascinating work of the Fire Service have been on display here since 1998. With countless old photographs, uniforms, and historical fire extinguishers, this 1911-built structure showcases 100 years of fire service history.
- Visitors also learn a lot of fascinating information about the risks and potential burn risks associated with the work of the fire service from retired service members.
- Free admission and guided tours are offered, but the organisers and volunteers would appreciate a small donation in appreciation for their tireless efforts.
- Every Tuesday between April and October, the museum is typically open from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm.
- Please contact the Keitum Tourist Service for details on opening hours during the winter or any potential changes.
Cemetery of the Homeless
- A "Friedhof der Heimatlosen" or "Cemetery of the Homeless" was a graveyard primarily for people who had died after being washed ashore due to shipwrecks or severe storms.
- These cemeteries held the remains of those who could not be identified due to a lack of information about them or their hometown.
- These first appeared in the eighteenth century, and by the end of the nineteenth century, at the latest, they had spread to numerous coastal regions.
- Temporary burials of the deceased had been performed in the past to protect visitors from being scared off by the bodies lying around.
- Such a cemetery exists in Westerland. It was constructed in 1855 and served as the final resting place for those who died and were found on Sylt's beaches.
- A wooden cross with the victim's discovery date and the location was placed on each grave. The Queen of Romania visited Sylt at the end of the 19th century, and the victims' plight so saddened her that she had a plaque to remember them.
- It read, "We are a people from the currents of time. Before the Savior takes us home, we are washed onto the earthen isle full of misfortune and heartbreak.
- As fortune changes daily, our paternal house is always close by. The Golgotha Cross serves as a shelter for the homeless.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Sylt Off the Beaten Track
Denghoog
- Visitors to Sylt should not pass up the chance to visit Wenningstedt, the giant burial mound in northwest Europe.
- How this massive stone grave could have been constructed more than 5000 years ago is still a mystery.
- The Denghoog stage of the Neolithic is the name given to the burial mound. The name "Denghoog" means "Thing Hill" in Söl'ring, a form of the Frisian language used on Sylt. In old German law, public and court gatherings were referred to as "Things" (ing).
- These gatherings were held on elevated ground and always in the open. It's also possible that people held court hearings here in the past.
- However, the Denghoog was first constructed as a burial site in the 4th century B.C.
- The vault, which served as a burial chamber at the time, measures 3 metres in width, between 1.5 and 1.9 metres in height, and is just under 5 metres long.
- Heavy boulders from the Ice Age weighing 18 tonnes make up the chamber. Rather than using the original entrance, a small corridor, today's visitors access the tomb from above.
Local History Museum
- Keitum's Sylt Local History Museum is housed in a former captain's home that dates back to 1759. Here is an impressive collection of artefacts from Sylt's past.
- Numerous examples of Frisian culture are vividly displayed throughout the museum, including traditional clothing, jewellery, home furnishings, and tools.
- The museum's lower jaw entrance allows visitors to enter and immediately begin learning about the island's turbulent past.
- Visitors to the museum's Geology Section are fascinated by Sylt's turbulent evolutionary past. Visitors learn how Sylt's core formed during the second most recent Ice Age and how, over the centuries, repeated changes in the sea level shaped the island—which, by the way, wasn't always an island—and repeatedly drove inhabitants to leave.
- Many megalithic tombs attest to the region's earliest Neolithic settlements. The wealth of those people is evidenced by the ornate burial items from the Bronze Age.
- Visitors learn more about the history of sea travel, trips to Greenland, and whaling through model ships, images, and instruments.
- The Sylt Local History Museum's art gallery features works by notable Sylt artists like Dierks, Feddersen, and Weidemann. Weidemann was skilled at capturing Sylt's personality in vivid paintings.
- The "Sylt Personalities" section includes individuals like constitutional reformer Uwe Jens Lornsen.
- History buffs must visit the Sylt Local History Museum, but everyone should take advantage of the chance to see Sylt's treasures.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Sylt Culture and Traditions
- Sylt is full of culture. No wonder because the unique beauty of nature inspires art and culture creators to this day.
- Whether painting, music, literature or arts and crafts, you can discover Sylt's lively art and culture scene in many places.
- The Kampen Art and Culture Trail is a tribute to the numerous painters, publishers, writers, musicians, poets, and thinkers who worked in Kampen on Sylt and still serve as an inspiration to people today.
- Numerous locations on Sylt offer value to art enthusiasts. You must not overlook these: The Kaamp Hüs in Kampen is more than just a treat for the eyes.
- There are several houses in Sylt where one can experience the culture. From February to December, the kursaal3 on Wennigstedter Cliff presents a vibrant schedule of readings, music, and comedy.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Sylt: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Food
#Food
- Unlike most major cities, Sylt offers a greater variety of cuisines. Dishes made with local ingredients from the island's herb gardens and fishing nets are at the top of the delectable menus.
- The oysters on Sylt are the freshest anywhere because they are grown on the only oyster farm in Germany, which occupies a 30-hectare area in the Wattenmeer mudflats off the coast of List.
- Local goods are very well-liked. Therefore, "FEINheimisch" was established by producers and consumers.
- Perhaps the two most well-known members of this group are Johannes King from Söl'ring Hof and Alexandro Pape from Brot & Bier.
- "FEINheimisch" was joined by the Johannsen family from the Keitum hotel Benen-Diken Hof as well as Britta Wonneberger and Rüdiger Meyer with their beach restaurant.
- Even outside the island's boundaries, Sylt is renowned for its hospitality. Numerous Sylt restaurants have received top honours repeatedly from respected food publications like Michelin and Gault Millau.
- But it's not necessary to consume caviar every day. It can also be lovely to end the day watching the North Sea sunset from the terrace of a beach cafe while sipping wine.
Fashion
#Fashion
- Everything is available in Sylt, from the most prestigious brands to handcrafted goods. There are lots of places to shop all over the island.
- Whether for kids, grownups, or even dogs. Everybody can find their ideal shopping experience.
- Shopping in the island's capital is a fantastic experience thanks to its hip shops and laid-back atmosphere.
- Sylt's capital Westerland offers the most cosmopolitan flair with its Friedrichstraße, which runs from the train station to the promenade.
- Both large fashion labels and numerous small owner-managed shops can be found there.
- The Strandstraße, which runs parallel, has a wide variety of shops and stores for everyone.
Fun
#Fun
- All fans of beach sports can find volleyball goals and nets at Brandenburg Beach.
- At the Fun Beach hut, you can play other sports like Boccia and Frisbee and borrow the equipment for no charge.
- Children's and young adults' tournaments are given special attention to foster ambition and fair play.
- In Sylt, there are many brand-new, attractive playgrounds. The playgrounds in Sylt are listed below so kids can play to their hearts' content and let off some steam. Which one would be the most practical for you? Learn more!
- A horse's saddle (or pony) is the most contented place on earth. The island locals have established some riding schools and stables where you can participate in guided pony rides, treks for novices and experts, lunging lessons, and pony tours around the tidelands because they also recognise the wisdom in this proverb.
- Higher, quicker, and farther. When kids get on the trampoline, this is all that goes through their minds. On the island of Sylt, there are many places where your kids can trampoline while being watched, so why don't you stand by and watch?
- Children can race on a safe track in mini-cross starting at six and up. Although helmets are provided, you must also bring long pants and sturdy shoes. Attentive, skilled service personnel keep an eye on the tiny mini-crossers.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Sylt: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- Foodies and water sports enthusiasts enjoy visiting the largest of the North Frisian islands. Sylt, a small island off the coast of Schleswig-Holstein on the North Sea, has a lot to offer tourists interested in wellness.
- Forty kilometres of sandy beaches, the vast Wadden Sea, and thriving spa resorts like Westerland and Wenningstedt with an endless array of wellness services come to mind when you think of Sylt.
- The 99 square kilometre "Queen of the North Sea" in the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park is the fourth-largest island in Germany.
- Trains and cars directly access the mainland via the Hindenburg Dam causeway.
- Sailors (including some international pros), golfers, and nature lovers will all be delighted to learn that half of the island's land is designated as a protected area. Even night owls will find something to their liking on Sylt.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Sylt Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- The festival's artistic director, cellist Claude Frochaux, invites world-class musicians to join him for a beautiful week of chamber music creation every year at the end of July.
- The artists don't just come to perform at one concert; they stay together for the entire festival week and develop into a creative unit, which is audible throughout the festival week in a variety of arrangements.
- They provide world-class chamber music performances in a welcoming and informal setting that a passionate audience appreciates.
- The concerts are held in a wide range of settings all over the island, including, to name a few, the stunning St. Niels Church in Alt-Westerland, the tolerant Akademie am Meer in Klappholttal, and the opulent Falkenstern Fine Art & Atelier Sprotte.
- The festival undoubtedly brings a concert close to you no matter where you are while on holiday on the island.
- What better way to experience the island from a fresh perspective than to attend every concert of the week and take advantage of the great beach days, bike tours, and delicious fish dishes along the way.
- You can attend every concert for a meagre price when you purchase our festival pass! Additionally, anyone under the age of 29 is welcome without charge!
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