Erlebniszentrum Naturgewalten Sylt

Erlebniszentrum Naturgewalten is a museum in List auf Sylt featuring hands-on exhibits about coastal ecosystems, weather patterns, and marine life in the Wadden Sea UNESCO site. The displays explain how wind and water have shaped the island's landscape and geography over thousands of years.

The museum documents how Sylt island formed over thousands of years through the continuous action of wind and water reshaping the North Sea coastline. These natural processes shaped when and how people could settle on the island and what challenges they faced.

The center reveals how islanders have learned to coexist with powerful natural forces and adapt their homes to coastal dangers. You can see traditional building methods and maritime skills that locals still use when facing storms and changing tides.

The facility opens daily and provides wheelchair access throughout the building for visitors with mobility needs. On-site parking is available and there is a restaurant serving regional food, making it easy to spend several hours here.

The Syltdome is a theater with 360-degree projection technology showing nature films, including aerial views of the island and underwater footage of the Wadden Sea. This immersive experience lets you see the landscape from perspectives that would otherwise be impossible to witness.

Location: List auf Sylt

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Hafenstraße 37, 25992 List

Opening Hours: Holidays,Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +494651836190

Website: https://naturgewalten-sylt.de

GPS coordinates: 55.01942,8.43850

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:47