List auf Sylt Sylt Island Germany
Frequently Asked Questions
By tender. Ships anchor offshore and shuttle boats set passengers down directly at the small harbour, between the masts of fishing boats and the thatched roofs of Frisian houses.
At the very northern end of Sylt Island, in the German North Sea, facing the Wadden Sea. The Ellenbogen, just north of the village, marks the northernmost point of Germany.
A turn around the harbour and the Alte Tonnenhalle, the Erlebniszentrum Naturgewalten to make sense of the Wadden Sea, then a walk in the Ellenbogen dunes. A boat trip to see seals is possible if the schedule allows.
A tidal sea that withdraws twice a day, leaving kilometres of glistening mudflats where shorebirds feed. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it is among the largest mudflat systems on the planet.
An interpretation centre by the harbour whose interactive displays explain tides, storms, seals and the forces that have shaped this coast for millennia. Families easily spend an hour or two there, especially when the wind picks up.
An elbow-shaped spit of dunes north of the village. Sandy paths between marram grass and heather, two lighthouses as landmarks, and often free-roaming sheep keeping the heath in check. The landscape comes down to sand, sky and water.
Yes. Excursion boats leave the harbour for the sandbanks where seals haul out, generally one to two hours, booked locally according to your call times. Depending on the tide, the Ellenbogen beach also reveals banks where harbour seals sometimes rest.
Smoked fish, herring and shrimp, from the counters lining the quays. The Gosch chain, born right here, has served its specialities for decades to customers seated facing the boats.
The euro. Restaurants and the interpretation centre take cards, but the fish counters and small shops in the Alte Tonnenhalle often prefer cash. Bring notes.
Bring a windbreaker, even in summer. The onshore wind is constant on this coast and rarely drops. Shoes that cope with sand are a good idea too if you plan to walk in the dunes.
