Sylt, Germany

Sylt

A North Sea island of dunes and long beaches, reached by train over a causeway.

  • May–Sep
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

2 days in Sylt

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the dunes of the Ellenbogen at the island's northern tip.
  2. AfternoonSwim or sit in a Strandkorb beach chair on the long west-coast beach.
  3. EveningWatch the sunset over the North Sea from the dunes of Kampen.

Day 2

Walk along the red Morsum cliffs or cycle to List harbour.

What to eat

Sylt oysters and a fish sandwich.

Local tips

Make the most of Sylt

Beat the crowds

July and August are busy. May, June and September are calmer and often sunny.

Best photo spot

The red cliff at Kampen, and the dunes and lighthouses near List.

Getting there

Trains from Hamburg cross the Hindenburgdamm causeway to Westerland in about 3 hours. Cars go on a car train.

Don't miss nearby

The Wadden Sea and the islands of Amrum and Föhr.

Good to know

Many beaches charge a small beach fee in season. Wind and currents can be strong; swim at guarded beaches.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Sylt

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Plan your visit

Getting to Sylt

Getting there

  • Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT)2 km away
  • Billund Airport (BLL)105 km away
  • Odense145 km away
  • Aarhus185 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeMay–Sep
TypeNature spot
Good forNature, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay2 nights
CountryGermany

Questions

Sylt: good to know

Is Sylt worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and the coast. A North Sea island of dunes and long beaches, reached by train over a causeway.

How many days do you need in Sylt?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Sylt?

The best time to visit is May to Sep. July and August are busy. May, June and September are calmer and often sunny.

How do you get to Sylt?

The nearest airport is Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT), about 2 km away. Trains from Hamburg cross the Hindenburgdamm causeway to Westerland in about 3 hours. Cars go on a car train.

What is there to see near Sylt?

Nearby hidden places include Odense (143 km), Aarhus (183 km) and Hamburg (186 km).

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