Sylt

All visitors to Sylt are charged a resort tax called a Kurtaxe that is spent on keeping the island beautiful and clean. In return, you receive a Kurkarte, or resort card, which gives you access to the beaches and discounts at museums. If you’re staying at a hotel, the Kurtaxe is normally added to the room rate. If you are a day-tripper to the island, you will need to buy a day pass, Tageskarte, from one of the kiosks that can be found along the beaches. Naturism is quite popular in this part of the world, so those wanting to go au naturel or those of a modest nature should remember that beaches labelled FKK are designated for naturists.

Sylt Airport, situated 2 kilometres west of Westerland, primarily handles summer seasonal scheduled traffic to major German cities. While there is no direct bus service to/from the airport, various hotels provide shuttle services. Given its proximity to the city centre, walking is a feasible option. Alternatively, visitors can opt for car rental or taxi services. For those arriving from farther destinations, flying to Hamburg and then taking a train to Westerland/Sylt, which takes around 4 hours, is a viable alternative.

There is a network of reliable bus services throughout the island. During the day, the main north-south route runs at 20-minute intervals. Sylt has seven different travel zones with different price ranges. For information on fares and schedules, visit the Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft (SVG) website.

Taxi-Service Henke +49 4651 6699 Filippo Denker Taxiunternehmen +49 4651 7788

This holiday resort features pharmacies throughout the entire island, with the majority of them located in the central area and List. Look out for the red 'A' sign, for 'Aphotheke'.

Country code: +49 Area code: 4651

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