Sylt

Sylt is peace and quiet and walking on the beach with your feet in the water. It's certainly part of your vacation when you visit Germany's largest North Sea island.

Despite being the most northerly of the German North Sea islands, Sylt benefits from warm Gulf Stream currents and is a popular tourist destination without being overcrowded. A long, narrow island, Sylt boasts 40 kilometers of beach from north to south, so there's plenty of opportunity to pull up a sun lounger and relax in this German paradise. With its stunning scenery, Sylt is an obvious choice of destination for a 21-5 group.

There are 12 beautiful villages on Sylt, and together they encompass everything this fantastic vacation island has to offer. It's hard not to fall in love with the lush greenery and small, cozy thatched houses.

Sylt is the perfect place to sit and enjoy the sunset from a restaurant overlooking the sea, and with more than 200 restaurants and eateries on the island, there are plenty of culinary experiences to choose from. Sylt is famous for its fresh oysters and mussels, harvested directly from the North Sea and enjoyed with chilled sparkling or white wine.

There are also plenty of great shopping experiences on the island, including a number of fashion boutiques where it's easy to be tempted.

Don't miss out on some unique outdoor experiences while visiting the island. There are plenty of opportunities to go hiking, biking or even horseback riding to experience the island's breathtaking nature.

For example, visit the Uwe Dune, which rises 52.5 meters above sea level and is the highest vantage point on the island. Along the east coast of the island you can experience the Wadden Sea, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009 for its landscape, dynamics and biodiversity. Take a guided tour and get an insight into the fascinating ecosystem where up to 2 million organisms live under 1 square meter of sand.

If you're a golfer, you'll find plenty to do on this beautiful island. The golf courses on Sylt are among the best in Germany and with 4 golf courses, Sylt is an ideal vacation destination for golfers.

Sylt is definitely worth a visit at any time of the year.