Holiday in Kampen
Beach in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
Beach
Best time to travel
June to September (beach and nightlife), October (Red Cliff in autumn light)
Budget/day
160-280 EUR: design hotel, whisky bar, beach chair, gourmet food
Getting there from Germany
From Westerland 10 min by bus/car | Car train over Hindenburgdamm | Flight to Sylt
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What makes Kampen special as a destination?
Kampen is the most exclusive place on Sylt and one of the most expensive residential areas in Germany. The thatched Frisian houses, the legendary Red Cliff, and the Whisky Mile with its celebrity bars make Kampen the epitome of Northern German luxury. The Red Cliff, which rises up to 30 meters high, is one of the most impressive natural spectacles on the German North Sea coast and glows in spectacular shades of red at sunset.
What are the top highlights in Kampen?
The top highlights in Kampen include Red Cliff, Whisky Mile, Uwe Dune, Kampener Vogelkoje.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Red Cliff
Up to 30 m high steep coast made of red glacial clay — at sunset, the cliff glows fire red.
Whisky Mile
Legendary bar mile with celebrity hotspots Sturmhaube and Gogärtchen — Kampen's social center.
Uwe Dune
Highest elevation on Sylt (52 m) with observation platform — 360-degree panorama over the entire island.
Kampener Vogelkoje
Historical duck-catching facility with nature trail — an idyllic piece of Sylt's history.
Hotels in Kampen
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Kampen?
The best time to visit Kampen is June to September (beach and nightlife), October (Red Cliff in autumn light). Maritime, 18-22 degrees, sea air and sun In winter: Rough, 2-6 degrees, stormy North Sea drama
Recommended travel time
June to September (beach and nightlife), October (Red Cliff in autumn light)
Summer
Maritime, 18-22 degrees, sea air and sun
Winter
Rough, 2-6 degrees, stormy North Sea drama
How much does a holiday in Kampen cost?
Budget travellers: 80-120 EUR: holiday apartment, free beach, cliff hike/day, mid-range: 160-280 EUR: design hotel, whisky bar, beach chair, gourmet food/day, luxury: 500+ EUR: luxury suite, champagne bar, Michelin-star restaurant/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
80-120 EUR: holiday apartment, free beach, cliff hike
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
160-280 EUR: design hotel, whisky bar, beach chair, gourmet food
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
500+ EUR: luxury suite, champagne bar, Michelin-star restaurant
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Kampen?
From Westerland 10 min by bus/car | Car train over Hindenburgdamm | Flight to Sylt
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Kampen?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Visit the Red Cliff at sunset — one of the most spectacular sunsets in Germany.
Enjoy a sundowner on the Whisky Mile — the atmosphere is unique in Germany.
Climb Uwe Dune for the best overview of the whole of Sylt.
Kampen is expensive, but the beach and the cliff are free — luxury is not a must.
What should you eat in Kampen?
Typical specialities in Kampen: Kampener oysters — freshly slurped with champagne at the beach bar, Sylt crab soup — creamy soup with hand-peeled North Sea crabs, Matjes in housewife style — pickled herring with apples, onions, and cream sauce, Pharisäer Deluxe — with fine rum and fresh whipped cream.
These specialties you must try!
