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Germany·🌊 Coastal

Germany's northernmost island lies in the North Sea off the Schleswig-Holstein coast. Sylt is Germany's most famous North Sea island and a dream destination for beach lovers. The rugged dune landscape, the Red Cliff, upscale dining in Kampen and Westerland, and endless sandy beaches make Sylt unique.

What awaits you

BeachHikingActiveCampingLocal cuisineNatureBy the seaPet-friendly

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Best time to visit

Max. temperature
5°
Jan
6°
Feb
7°
Mar
9°
Apr
14°
May
16°
Jun
18°
Jul
19°
Aug
18°
Sep
14°
Oct
9°
Nov
6°
Dec
Water temperature
4°
Jan
5°
Feb
6°
Mar
9°
Apr
13°
May
17°
Jun
19°
Jul
19°
Aug
19°
Sep
14°
Oct
10°
Nov
6°
Dec
Sunshine hours
4h
Jan
4h
Feb
7h
Mar
10h
Apr
11h
May
13h
Jun
12h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
6h
Oct
3h
Nov
2h
Dec
Rain days
18d
Jan
15d
Feb
11d
Mar
12d
Apr
9d
May
10d
Jun
18d
Jul
13d
Aug
12d
Sep
16d
Oct
17d
Nov
17d
Dec

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Sylt as a Vacation Destination

Sylt is an excellent choice for beach holidays, hiking trips, active holidays, camping holidays. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is July, August, September with temperatures up to 19°C.

A rental car is recommended for exploring the surrounding area. As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable. Pets are welcome here — many accommodations and restaurants are pet-friendly. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
€€€€€
Local languages
DE
Camping
Tent & caravan