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Family Holidays
Whether in sunshine or typical North Frisian weather, the island offers experiences for young and old.
With exciting adventure centers, creative children's entertainment, the Sylter Welle leisure pool, Villa Kunterbunt or a pony ride, there is guaranteed to be no boredom.
Sylt gives you memories and a holiday feeling that lasts a long time.
Adventure trips with the Adler ships: From a trip to the seals with sea creature catching to a pirate trip and a crab tour
There's no chance of getting bored on Sylt, even when it's pouring with rain.
My Sylt coloring book
Printable: Meike and Jan will show you the island! They'll give you great tips on what to do on Sylt and introduce you to each place.
Do you love puzzles and brain teasers?
Family Weeks Sylt from March 28 to April 11, 2026
Discover the island, try new things and have fun – you can do all this during the Sylt Family Weeks. The series of events offers you Easter and autumn holidays A varied program for children, young people and the whole family across the island.
Whether sporty, playful, musical or creative – at the Sylt Family Weeks something for everyone.
This year's motto is:
Discovering together what home means
Look forward to a variety of exciting events and activities to participate in.
Discover exciting places for children
A special highlight is the Sylt Legendary Forest in Wenningstedt, which now extends to Kampen was expanded. Imaginatively designed play equipment tells exciting stories and invites children to explore. Centrally located on the Westerland promenade is the Villa Kunterbunt's adventure playground, which invites you to exciting conquests with a large pirate ship.
Pirate ships are particularly popular on Sylt: Little explorers can find more models at Lister Harbor and at Wenningstedt BeachIf you prefer a quieter atmosphere, you can relax on the spacious Playground of the Archsum playground Small but charming is the Puken playground opposite the parsonage in Keitum – ideal for a relaxing break.
And that's not all! To eliminate the search and focus on playing, you will find here a practical overview of all playgrounds on Sylt.
We give you tips on where you can meet the little Sylt house spirits.
If you look closely, you will find them in Keitum, Wenningstedt and Kampen - the Sylt Puken!
Watch out!
Please do not touch hairy caterpillars.
The brown-tail moth is a butterfly native to Central Europe, currently appearing more frequently along the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts. Its caterpillars have fine, stinging hairs that can cause health problems. Please make sure your child does not touch these hairy caterpillars.
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Exciting adventures for children
The island offers a wide range of childcare options. Many hotels and resorts on Sylt offer professional kids' clubs where little ones can do crafts, play, and make new friends.
These beaches are ideal for families thanks to their location, entertainment programs, and on-site playgrounds! Are you missing the right beach toys? You can buy them almost everywhere on Sylt.
Splashing, digging, and making mud – the beach on Sylt is a huge adventure playground at any time of year.
Easy to manage without stairs
Wenningstedt: Beach crossing “Risgap/Horsatal parking lot”
Westerland: Beach crossings “Distress at Sea”, “Brandenburg Beach”, “Beach Street” and “Bath time”
Hörnum: East Beach (with ramps)
These hiking and jogging routes are also ideal for short walks with a stroller.
Have your children always wanted to ride the perfect wave? Does your daughter love horses? Do you want to explore the island together by bike, close to nature? Sylt offers a variety of sporting opportunities that are also suitable for children.
The island's extensive network of cycle paths offers ideal conditions for cycling with children away from main roads. Many of the island's bike rental shops rent not only children's bikes but also bike trailers (both single- and two-seater), which, thanks to e-bikes, make it easy to cover longer distances.
On Sylt, the dream of a beach ride for children comes true. Pony rides and classical riding lessons are also offered at many of the island's riding stables. And for those who just can't get enough of horses, some farms offer cozy vacation apartments right on site.
Sylt's surf schools get children ages 7 and up on the board safely and with lots of fun. Whether surfing, windsurfing, or even kitesurfing – the North Sea offers the perfect conditions for unforgettable vacation moments. New friendships are often formed during the multi-day surf camps.
Learn to swim safely on the island
Summer holiday fun for all interests!
Finally, holiday fun on Sylt again! Here you can experience the summer holidays on Sylt in a fun and action-packed way. From beach activities, surfing or soccer camps to crafting fun at Villa Kunterbunt, there's something for every child.
Here you can have a relaxed meal with children!
In general, Sylt's restaurants are very child-friendly. Almost every restaurant offers high chairs and something for children to play with or color. But of course, some restaurants stand out with their particularly child-friendly offerings.
Take a little break
Sylt is a paradise for those who want to be pampered. With wellness hotels, relaxing spa areas, and unique beach saunas, the island offers relaxation at the highest level.
Whether it's a massage overlooking the North Sea, a sauna session with a fresh sea breeze, or thalassotherapy treatments with natural ingredients – Sylt combines relaxation with the power of nature. Here, parents find the perfect balance between relaxation and well-being.
