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
About Kampen
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.
Top 4 highlights in Kampen
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
Best time to travel for Kampen
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?
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
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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.
Food & drink in Kampen
These specialties you must try!
