Holiday in List on Sylt
Beach in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
Beach
Best time to travel
May to September (beach and oysters), October (storm season), year-round (natural forces)
Budget/day
110-170 EUR: hotel, oyster tasting, natural forces 12 EUR, restaurant
Getting there from Germany
From Westerland 30 min by bus/car | Ferry to Havneby (Denmark) from List
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What makes List on Sylt special as a destination?
List is the northernmost town in Germany and is located at the northern tip of Sylt, surrounded by the shifting dunes of the Listland. The harbor is the starting point for ferry connections to Denmark and seal safaris. The Lister Ellenbogen — a private dune landscape — is one of the wildest and loneliest beaches in Germany. The Sylter Royal oysters are cultivated in the Lister oyster beds directly off the coast.
What are the top highlights in List on Sylt?
The top highlights in List on Sylt include Lister Ellenbogen, Lister Oyster Farm, Experience Center Natural Forces, Shifting Dunes.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Lister Ellenbogen
Northernmost point of Germany — wild dune landscape with lonely beaches and two lighthouses.
Lister Oyster Farm
The famous Sylter Royal oysters are cultivated here — tasting directly at the source.
Experience Center Natural Forces
Interactive museum about the North Sea, weather, and coastal protection — perfect for families.
Shifting Dunes
The only shifting dunes in Germany — up to 35 m high, an almost desert-like landscape.
Hotels in List on Sylt
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit List on Sylt?
The best time to visit List on Sylt is May to September (beach and oysters), October (storm season), year-round (natural forces). Maritime-cool, 17-21 degrees, windy northern tip In winter: Rough and stormy, 2-5 degrees, wild North Sea
Recommended travel time
May to September (beach and oysters), October (storm season), year-round (natural forces)
Summer
Maritime-cool, 17-21 degrees, windy northern tip
Winter
Rough and stormy, 2-5 degrees, wild North Sea
How much does a holiday in List on Sylt cost?
Budget travellers: 55-90 EUR: holiday apartment, Ellenbogen 6 EUR toll, beach free/day, mid-range: 110-170 EUR: hotel, oyster tasting, natural forces 12 EUR, restaurant/day, luxury: 280+ EUR: luxury suite, oyster-champagne menu, seal safari/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
55-90 EUR: holiday apartment, Ellenbogen 6 EUR toll, beach free
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
110-170 EUR: hotel, oyster tasting, natural forces 12 EUR, restaurant
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
280+ EUR: luxury suite, oyster-champagne menu, seal safari
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to List on Sylt?
From Westerland 30 min by bus/car | Ferry to Havneby (Denmark) from List
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Visit the northernmost point of Germany at Lister Ellenbogen — selfie required.
Try the Sylter Royal oysters directly at the breeding station — it doesn't get fresher than this.
Understand the power of the North Sea at the Experience Center Natural Forces — interactive and exciting.
The shifting dunes are unique in Germany — almost like a mini-Sahara by the North Sea.
What should you eat in List on Sylt?
Typical specialities in List on Sylt: Sylter Royal oysters — directly from the Lister oyster beds, world-renowned, Lister crab omelette — fluffy omelette with fresh North Sea crabs, Smoked eel — golden smoked, a North German delicacy, Sea buckthorn punch — hot punch with sea buckthorn, perfect for Sylt wind.
These specialties you must try!
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