Westerland
The island's main town, with a long seafront promenade, a beach facing the North Sea, shops and restaurants.
Sylt, Germany
Sylt: airports, things to do and where to stay
Sylt, Germany's northernmost island, lies in the North Sea and is linked to the mainland by a railway causeway. It is known for nearly 40 km of sandy beach, its dunes, thatched Frisian houses and an upmarket holiday atmosphere.
Sylt airports
From the airport to central Sylt
Sylt airport is about 2 km from central Sylt.
SVG
The island buses (SVG) link the airport with Westerland and other places on Sylt. Check the timetable, as services are less frequent off-season.
Taxi
Taxis outside the terminal. Central Westerland is about 4 km away, under 10 min by car.
Sylt
Things to do in Sylt
Rotes Kliff
A reddish cliff stretching for several kilometres above the beach at Kampen, especially beautiful at sunset.
Wanderdünen im Listland
The large shifting dunes in the north of the island near List, set in a protected heathland landscape.
Keitum
A village on the Wadden Sea side, with thatched captains' houses, gardens and a medieval church.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Sylt?
Sylt is served by Sylt (GWT).
How far is the airport from central Sylt?
Sylt airport is about 2 km from central Sylt.
How do I get from the airport to central Sylt?
From Sylt airport you can take SVG (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Sylt?
Highlights of Sylt include Westerland, Rotes Kliff, Wanderdünen im Listland, and Keitum.
Photo credits
- Westerland: Ichwarsnur, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Rotes Kliff: Jadeauge, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Wanderdünen im Listland: Sebastian Martin Dicke, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Keitum: Wilhelm II. Hohenzollern, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons