Museums
Museums & historical sites on Sylt
Here, history comes alive and you can touch it.
From fireman's helmets to whale skeletons: Sylt's history is truly diverse. And so vibrant that you sometimes feel like you're about to meet historical islanders. Why did the people of Sylt prefer to build their houses facing the mudflats, and how did they have the money for such expensive tiles back then? Was beer for breakfast tasty or necessary, and was treasure hunting in the burial mounds worthwhile? Stories of hunters, gatherers, and true survivalists await you in Sylt's museums.
Highlights in the Sylt museums
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The Old Frisian House - Time capsule from 1640
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The Ring brooch - a real Viking treasure
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The Stone Age grave Denghoog - as old as Stonehenge
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Sylt megalithic tombs
Thousands of years
Our history
It's no longer possible to determine exactly where the more than 400 burial mounds and megalithic tombs were located on the island. At the beginning of the 18th century, treasure hunters were so passionate about finding treasures that the legends of immeasurable treasures were even pursued by a society. Today, only a few examples of the millennia-old structures in which the ashes of the deceased were interred remain.
But you don't necessarily have to keep your treasure-hunting ambitions in check: you can certainly gather knowledge and wonder and take it home duty-free. Flyers "hünen.kultour" You can explore the Sylt megalithic tombs on your own. The Stone Age tomb Denghoog in Wenningstedt can even be viewed from the inside.
Award for the Sylt Museum
On 31 January 2025, eight museums from across Schleswig-Holstein were awarded the seal of quality by State Secretary for Culture Guido Wendt at a ceremony "Certified Museum" They all ensure that valuable objects of our cultural history and identity are collected, preserved, and made accessible to the public. Among the award-winning museums is the Sylt Museum in Keitum. The museum program and the now excellent international standard are ensured by the Sölring Federation.
With its changing exhibitions and the Old Frisian House, the museum offers a unique experience of art, history, and Sylt tradition. Want to learn more?
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