Sylt

Sylt is a place where the wind is always present, where the waves never stop moving. A narrow island in the North Sea with long sandy beaches, rolling dunes and small villages with thatched-roof houses. It has a relaxed atmosphere, a mix of rough nature and quiet charm.

Walking along the west coast, the sound of the waves is constant. The beaches stretch for kilometers, open and wide, with soft sand underfoot. In Ellenbogen, the dunes feel untouched, while in Westerland, the sea spray hits your face as you watch the waves roll in. In Rantum, kite surfers glide over the water, moving with the wind.

Kampen has an elegant side, with small boutiques and cafés, but nature is always close. The Rotes Kliff, a steep red sandstone cliff, glows in the evening light. Keitum, on the other hand, feels peaceful. The old captain’s houses stand behind hedges, their gardens full of flowers. Walking through its quiet streets feels like stepping back in time.

Away from the coast, Sylt has more to discover. The Morsum Kliff is layered with earth from millions of years ago, a reminder of how the island is always changing. The Wadden Sea stretches out at low tide, revealing mudflats full of crabs and seabirds. The heaths and dunes are open and windswept, with the scent of salt and wildflowers in the air.

There’s a feeling on Sylt that’s hard to describe. Sitting in a beach chair, looking out at the endless horizon, eating a fresh Fischbrötchen by the harbor, or listening to the waves in the early morning—it’s simple, but it stays with you. The island is always moving with the sea and the wind, but at the same time, it feels like a place where time slows down.