German island in the North Sea
“Perfect for travelers looking for calm streets, beautiful scenery and a slower pace.”
Sylt is an island in northern Germany, part of Nordfriesland district, Schleswig-Holstein, with a distinctively shaped shoreline. It belongs to the North Frisian Islands and is the largest island in North Frisia. The northernmost island of Germany, it is known for its tourist resorts, notably Westerland, Kampen and Wenningstedt-Braderup, as well as for its 40-kilometre-long (25-mile) sandy beach. It is frequently covered by the media in connection with its exposed situation in the North Sea and its ongoing loss of land during storm tides. Since 1927, Sylt has been connected to the mainland by the Hindenburgdamm causeway. In later years, it has been a resort for the German jet set and tourists in search of occasional celebrity sightings.
What it’s like to be here — and what to go and see.
Sunny skies and beach season make for the perfect excuse to relax by the water.
A rough, general read — not a precise guide.
Getting around by buses is possible, but coverage can be thin outside the centre.
