List auf Sylt

List auf Sylt is a settlement at the northern tip of Sylt island, where sandy shores and dune landscapes meet the North Sea. The place combines open beaches with a small harbor tucked along the coastline where the land meets the water.

The settlement was rebuilt inland after the great flood of 1364 destroyed the original village on the coast. This early disaster shaped how the place developed and its lasting relationship with the sea.

North Frisian traditions shape daily life here, visible in how locals build and live on this northern edge of the island. The community maintains its maritime roots through fishing practices and boat-building crafts that continue to define the local character.

The settlement connects to the mainland by train across a causeway or by ferry from nearby islands, depending on where you start. Plan your visit between May and September when the weather is more stable and facilities are fully open.

The area holds Germany's only commercial oyster farm, where you can observe how these shellfish are cultivated. Two lighthouses mark the country's northernmost point and serve as navigation markers for ships at sea.

Location: Landschaft Sylt

Location: Nordfriesland district

Elevation above the sea: 2 m

Shares border with: Kampen (Sylt)

Website: https://amtlandschaftsylt.de/list.html

GPS coordinates: 55.02003,8.43618

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44