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Things to see in Sylt (Germany): 19 places and when to go
Sylt is a town in Germany, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), History (6), Wildlife (6). The best known are Harhoog, Kampen Lighthouse and Denghoog. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 17 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 57. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 54.9043, 8.3073
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (9) · History (6) · Wildlife (6) · Architecture (2) · Temples (2) · Mountains (2)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 179 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sylt
The places in and around Sylt, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- HarhoogDolmen on the island of Sylt in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany5.1 km
- Kampen LighthouseLighthouse in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany5.1 km
- DenghoogAncient monument4.3 km
- Rotes Kliff LighthouseLighthouse in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany7.1 km
- St. Severin, KeitumChurch in Keitum3.6 km
- St. NielsChurch building in Westerland, Germany714 m
- Rotes KliffSteep coast on Sylt6.0 km
- Morsum-KliffCliff in Sylt municipality, Germany10 km
- TipkenhoogArchaeological site5.0 km
- Uwe-DünHighest dune on the island of Sylt in Germany5.8 km
- SutterknollDune in Germany14 km
- TinnumburgHistory1.1 km
- Baakdeel-Rantum / SyltNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany5.7 km
- Erlebniszentrum Naturgewalten SyltMuseums and art15 km
- Kampener Vogelkoje auf SyltNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany10.0 km
- Nord-SyltNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany13 km
- Rantumer Dünen / SyltNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany11 km
- Sylt AquariumWith kids · Wildlife713 m
- Wattenmeer nördlich des HindenburgdammesNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany14 km
When to go to Sylt
The best time to visit Sylt is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:31
- FebPossible9:23
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:49
- MayBest time15:52
- JunBest time17:02
- JulBest time16:33
- AugBest time14:43
- SepBest time12:25
- OctBest time10:09
- NovPossible8:03
- DecBest time6:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 57. In April, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Sylt
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 179 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Alkersum29 places25 km
- Leck19 places46 km
- Westerhever9 places63 km
- Husum17 places67 km
- Flensburg62 places73 km
- Helgoland8 places85 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sylt?
The best known: Harhoog, Kampen Lighthouse, Denghoog, Rotes Kliff Lighthouse, St. Severin, Keitum. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sylt?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 17 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 57.
How do you get to Sylt?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 179 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sylt as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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