Probably one of the most popular German islands, Sylt is not only a top destination in the summer, but its real charm unravels in the winter time. Tourists visiting ylt during the cold season say the island has a unique charm, and that this is the only place in Germany where you can get maximum relaxation and peace-of-mind.

Apart from taking a walk on the wild and windy beaches of the frozen Northern Sea, tuning in to some music therapy provided by the waves and admiring rugged landscape, there are so many more activities one can enjoy while in Sylt. Germany’s fourth largest island has several charming villages, one of the most popular being Kampen. What stands out from the picturesque houses is the Romanesque St. Severin Church built in 1450, which is one of the oldest in the Northern Germany. Its steeple was used for marine orientation, until the famous Lighthouse was later built.

The specific Frisian cottages on the island are something you can see only here and almost every house has a story of its own. The most luxurious ones were the homes of the ship captains in the past and some of them are still preserved and can be visited nowadays. Most of the captain houses can be found in the village of Keitum. Some of the houses that used to belong to the elite are inhabited today by locals, while some have been turned into restaurants, small shops and hotels.

A visit on the island wouldn’t be complete without getting a taste of the local cuisine. The food here is among Germany’s best, freshest and most delicious. One of the must-try dishes here is the traditional seafood dishes, coupled with some delicious wine and served by warm locals. Gosch is one of the oldest and one of the most popular fish restaurants in Germany and receives thousands of visitors every season. If you’re not hungry, you can try one of the numerous tea houses scattered around the island; you will be amazed by the numerous kinds of tea available.

After a satisfying meal, you can go to the beach and admire the clear skies or go for a jog. There is only one island in the north where the sand dunes, the beaches and the sea create a perfect landscape, and that is on the island of Sylt.

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