Camping Sylt – The sun is shining, the seagulls are flying around and the salty sea breeze is in the air. While you are enjoying your fish sandwich and sipping your Prosecco, time flies by. Pure relaxation on the beach or in the dunes landscapes, kitesurfing and stand up paddling on the waves of the North Sea or party in Westerland and Kampen. You won’t be bored in Sylt, because there is something for everyone here! Even the beaches and their guests differ from place to place. Whether family, nudist or dog beach, everyone has their own section for themselves.
Sylt Strand: family, party & nudism
Sylt has over 38 kilometers of coastline, so you can’t get enough of the beautiful beaches, landscapes and dunes! With so many choices, it’s difficult to filter out the best. Are you only going on a short vacation in Sylt or a road trip to the North Sea? Then you don’t have much time to marvel at everything.
First of all, it is important to find the right beach for your needs. Are you on vacation with your family? Then the Brandenburg beach is ideal. Do you have your four-legged friend with you? Then there are only certain sections where this can be. In the north of Westerwald there is the perfect place at the Nordseeklinik beach crossing, where your big one can let off steam. So here you will always find the right thing for all nudist fans, nature lovers or adventure vacationers. Sylt has something for everyone!
Here is another list of the top beaches for everyone:
- Westerland beach and promenade: Lively hustle and bustle in the heart of Sylt
- Brandenburger Strand: Family-friendly with lots of space, near Villa Kunterbunt
- Samoa Beach in Rantum: Twelve kilometers of sandy beach with a nudist section
- Strand Seenot: Barrier-free beach promenade with cult restaurant Seenot
- Hörnum beach: absolute tranquility and idyll on the southern tip of the island
- Beach Kampen: Historic cult beach at the legendary Groyne 16
Aquarium: children’s paradise
If you visit Sylt with the children, you definitely have to go to the aquarium in Sylt. Games, fun and a real adventure await you there. Notorious North Sea fish and dozens of tropical species are waiting to be admired in the aquarium.
The highlight of the aquarium is located in the tropical aquarium: a ten meter long glass tunnel with almost 500,000 liters of water! There, imposing zebra sharks and blacktip reef sharks swim over your heads. You are also surrounded by cow-nosed rays and patterned leopard stingrays. Ain’t that cool
If that’s not enough for you, you can let all your energy run free outside. The absolute children’s paradise is outside by the mini golf course and the adventure playground. The outdoor children’s paradise has a bouncy castle, a trampoline and the absolute highlight: a bobby car racetrack. A family of four gets their money’s worth for 35 euros.
Map: North Sea coast
Sylt is one of the German Frisian Islands and is located in the North Sea. Traveling by car is easily possible with the DB Autozug, but ferries also run regularly to the popular tourist island. To the southeast of Sylt are the islands of Amrum and Föhr, to the north is the Danish island of Rømø.
Sylt Camping: closeness to nature & freedom
What could be better than getting up in the morning with a view of the beautiful North Sea and the picturesque dune landscapes? A feeling of freedom and at the same time absolute harmony with nature can only be offered by camping. Sylt may be the island of the rich and naked for many, but camping gives you an inexpensive alternative to wellness and spa hotels. In addition, you are not tied to anything, you can plan your day individually and flexibly and can have breakfast whenever and what you want.
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These are the advantages of camping:
- Intense time with your loved ones
- Inexpensive variant
- Flexible organization of the day
- Love of nature and a feeling of freedom
- Adventure in nature
Are you new to camping? Read everything about the basics of packing lists, routes, costs, tips & Co .: Camping beginners
Packing list for camping: checklist, tips & suggestions
In the meantime, you usually no longer go camping with the most necessary equipment. Instead, it may be a little more luxury. Instead of in the 2-person tent, it is more convenient to travel in the comfortable roof tent and also important outdoor equipment, such as chairs, table and loungers should not be missing on the campsite. Is order the most important thing for you? There is also a practical solution for this when camping! So here you will find a checklist to have all the essentials with you on your camping holiday and to organize your time in the best possible way.
- Accommodation: family tent, roof tent or caravan,–mobile or camper
- The basics: sleeping bag, mattress and backpack
- Outdoor furniture: table, chairs, loungers
- Cabinets and boxes: For order when camping
- Awning, rear tent, tarp, awning, awning
- Cooking utensils & camping kitchen: gas cooker, gas oven, espresso maker, barbecue &crockery
- lighting
- Air conditioning or heating
- Camping shower, toilet & toiletries
- Durable food and cooler
- Cleaningand household products + emergency kit
- Mosquito spray and mosquito net
- Tools and pocket knives
- Electricity: CEE plug and cable drum
- Outdoor clothing: trousers, jacket and shoes
- Camping games
Campsite recommendations on Sylt
Camping was underestimated for a long time, but is now a hit with young and old. Especially within Germany, more and more people are deciding to go camping. A road trip on the North Sea coast with a stop in Sylt is definitely worth it. On the one hand you experience nature like nowhere else, on the other hand you can make good use of the centrally located campsites to visit many popular attractions. Regardless of whether in the comfortable Roof tent on your car or with Tent trailer at the back – make your camping holiday something unforgettable!
Here I have selected popular and centrally located campsites on Sylt:
Camping am Mühlenhof – Sylt-Stadt (40 places)
Camping am Mühlenhof – Camping in Sylt-Stadt (address: Melnstich 7 in 25980 Morsum) with 40 pitches for campers on a total area of 2 hectares and a plot size of 75-100 m². Per person you pay 5.50 euros, children 3.50 euros and stand fee 2.00 euros, payable by cash, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa. Continue reading: Camping at the Mühlenhof in Sylt city.
Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping am Mühlenhof:
- Address: Melnstich 7 in 25980 Morsum, Germany
- Location: Sylt-Stadt, Schleswig-Holstein
- 40 parking spaces for campers
- 8 rental units
- 20 places for permanent campers
- 75-100 m² plot size
- Total size in ha: 2
- Directions (Google Maps): Camping at the Mühlenhof
Campsite Rantum Sylt – Sylt-Stadt (200 spaces)
Camping site Rantum Sylt – Camping in Sylt-Stadt (address: Hörnumer Str. 3 in 25980 Rantum) with 200 parking spaces for campers on 5.5 hectares and a plot size of 80-110 m². Per person you pay 5.60 euros, children 4.10 euros and stand fee 3.10 euros, payable by cash, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa. Continue reading: Campsite Rantum Sylt in Sylt city.
Directions, address and camper capacities at the Rantum Sylt campsite:
- Address: Hörnumer Str. 3 in 25980 Rantum, Germany
- Location: Sylt-Stadt, Schleswig-Holstein
- 200 pitches for campers
- 30 rental units
- 200 places for permanent campers
- 80-110 m² plot size
- Total size in ha: 5.5
- Directions (Google Maps): Campsite Rantum Sylt
Camping site Südhörn – Sylt-Stadt (130 places)
Camping site Südhörn – Camping in Sylt-Stadt (address: in 25980 Tinnum) with 130 pitches for campers on a total area of 2 hectares and a plot size of 70-90 m². Per person you pay 5.50 euros, children 4.00 euros and stand fee 2.00 euros, payable in cash. Continue reading: Camping site Südhörn in Sylt city.
Directions, address and camper capacities at the Südhörn campsite:
- Address: 25980 Tinnum, Germany
- Location: Sylt-Stadt, Schleswig-Holstein
- 130 pitches for campers
- 2 rental accommodations
- 35 places for permanent campers
- 70-90 m² plot size
- Total size in ha: 2
Evaluation: Experience – What is important?
If you go camping, you should definitely pay attention to a few important criteria when choosing your campsite in order to be able to enjoy your time here as best as possible. For example, it is important that the space is centrally located, but that you have enough peace and privacy. In addition, the campsite should have a certain degree of cleanliness so that you still feel comfortable and at home on your vacation.
Here are a few factors to keep in mind when researching the right place:
- Quiet
- Catering
- friendliness
- Price-performance ratio
- General cleanliness
- Sanitary facilities
- Cleanliness plumbing
- Condition of the rental accommodation / plots
- Infrastructure
- leisure
- layer
Activities: Swimming, hiking and sports
If you choose camping as your accommodation option, you are always surrounded by nature and usually have direct access to popular leisure activities. The places around the Moselle are a paradise for nature lovers and not only convince with idyllic landscapes and picturesque nature, but also offer fun and games as well as exciting activities for the whole family.
Here I have selected some interesting attractions for you that await you and your loved ones on Sylt and provide adventure, fun and excitement:
- swim
- Relax
- To go biking
- Wellness
- hike
- fishing
- kayak
- Sightseeing
- Golf / mini golf
- Sauna / spa
- tennis
- volleyball
Weather: temperature and trend
The climate on Sylt is significantly influenced by the Gulf Stream and is therefore a rather mild maritime climate that is also health-promoting. Guests who spend their holidays on the island in the autumn and winter months swear by the so-called stimulating climate.
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Food: fish, crab & seafood
What would a trip be without culinary delights. But so that the enjoyment does not turn out to be a nasty surprise, you should know in advance where to find the best dishes. Typical fish dishes and seafood are often found by the sea. So it is inevitable to have tried a crispy fried pikeperch or a crab bread in Sylt.
If you want to prove your culinary skills yourself, we have good and easy ones Tips and Recipes for delicious fish that are perfect for camping without much effort and utensils!
Typically Sylt: the best dishes
Sea air makes you hungry, that’s an old saying. North German cuisine has a lot to offer, but most of all it is inspired by sea creatures. Crabs, shrimps, fish or mussels, you can find all of these on every corner of Sylt. Tastes are different when it comes to fish, but everyone agrees when it comes to a well-prepared dish.
The top dishes in Sylt are:
- Cutter plaice with fried potatoes and bacon
- North sea crab bread with fried egg
- Garfish or mackerel
- Mussels from Hörnum
Gosch: champagne & fish
Probably the most famous restaurant in Germany: Gosch. The entrepreneur Jürgen Gosch was named restaurateur of the year 2020 and that doesn’t surprise us! Whether the incomparable matjes, GOSCH original fish rolls or one of the many delicious fish such as salmon, sea bream or pikeperch – Gosch is a real legend in Sylt.
The typical cliché with champagne and fine fish can definitely be found there, but the restaurant still offers more than just dishes and prices for the upper class. The company is very personable with its recipes for at home, including instructional videos and events with live music. “Already fetched today?” If not, then get on your way. It is definitely worth a visit.
Q&A: All around Sylt
Before every vacation there are some unanswered questions. Therefore it is important to inform yourself in advance. Here we have summarized the most important questions for you that often arise in connection with Sylt!
Where is the most beautiful place on Sylt?
- Westerland, the lively island capital.
- Rantum, the “fleeing village” between unspoilt dunes.
- Tinnum, rich in contrast for nature lovers and shopping fans.
- Keitum, the old captain’s village and green heart of the island.
- Morsum, peace and idyll thanks to the original Frisian charm
What is typical for Sylt?
Typical Sylt dishes such as clod with fried potatoes and bacon, North Sea prawn bread with fried eggs, Labskaus, but also meat specialties such as schnitzel or rump steak from Keitum Galloway beef are mainly offered by country inns and fish kats.
How do you get to Sylt?
To get to the loading station on the mainland, you have to drive north on the A7 to Flensburg / Harrislee, then choose Bundesstraße 199 and follow it to Leck. There you turn left and orient yourself on the signs “Autozug” and “Sylt”.
How do you get to Sylt without a car?
If you are traveling without a car, you can take the train, for example, from Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover or Kiel to Westerland on the island. Alternatively, the Nord-Ostsee-Bahn also goes here! The NOB runs from the train station in Niebüll directly to the center of Westerland.
How expensive is it on Sylt?
Sylt is always labeled as the island of the rich, but even there you can save on one corner or the other. There are seven campsites on Sylt. On the largest in Rantum, a night in a tent costs from eight euros in the main season. Sylt also has an excellent bus network. The family day ticket is available from 16 euros, bike transport costs 2 euros.
What places are there on Sylt?
There are twelve places on Sylt, seven of which, namely Archsum, Munkmarsch, Rantum, Tinnum, Keitum, Morsum and Westerland, merged to form the municipality of Sylt in 2009.
