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Family Holidays

Family vacation on Sylt

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.

© Peter Bender | Sylt Marketing
© Peter Bender | Sylt Marketing
© Peter Bender | Sylt Marketing
© Peter Bender | Sylt Marketing

Activities and destinations

Experiences and excursion destinations 
with children on Sylt

A group of children in red-and-white striped pirate costumes with black headscarves stand on the deck of a ship. They hold up toy swords. An adult dressed as a pirate stands on the railing with a sword in his hand. The North Sea stretches out in the background under a clear blue sky.
© Eagle Ships

Boat trips 
from List & Hörnum

Adventure trips with the Adler ships: From a trip to the seals with sea creature catching to a pirate trip and a crab tour

© Finn Anjes l Sylt Marketing

Bad weather tips for families

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.

  • Open the 'Sylter Welle Leisure Pool' detail page
    Sylter Welle leisure pool
    fitness
    Strandstraße 32, 25980 Sylt/Westerland
  • Open the 'SYLT4FUN Halle' detail page
    SYLT4FUN Hall
    Fun sports
    Norderweg 6, 25996 Wenningstedt-Braderup
  • Open the 'Sylt Aquarium' detail page
    © ISTS/Syltpicture
    Sylt Aquarium
    Aquarium
    Gaadt 33, 25980 Sylt/Westerland
  • Open the 'Natural Forces Adventure Center' detail page
    Natural Forces Adventure Center
    Exhibitions
    Hafenstraße 37, 25992 List on Sylt
  • Open the 'Kinowelt Westerland' detail page
    Westerland Cinema World
    Cinema
    Strandstraße 9, 25980 Sylt/Westerland
  • Open the 'Sylt Library' detail page
    Sylt Library
    Libraries
    Stephanstraße 6, 25980 Sylt/Westerland
  • Open the 'Braderup Nature Center' detail page
    Braderup Nature Center
    Information Center
    M.-T.-Buchholz-Stich 10a, 25996 Wenningstedt-Braderup
  • Open the 'Wadden Sea Ark' detail page
    CC BY SA Wadden Sea Conservation Station
    Wadden Sea Ark
    Aquarium
    Rantumer Straße 33, 25997 Hörnum
  • Open the 'Old Frisian House since 1640' detail page
    Old Frisian house since 1640
    Museums
    Am Kliff 13, 25980 Sylt/Keitum
  • Open the 'Sylt Museum' detail page
    © Sölring Museums
    Sylt Museum
    Museums
    Am Kliff 19, 25980 Sylt/Keitum
  • Open the 'Fire Department Museum' detail page
    © insel-sylt.de/Andreas Birresborn
    Fire Brigade Museum
    Museums
    C.-P.-Hansen-Allee 5, 25980 Sylt/Keitum
  • Open the 'Sylt Ceramics' detail page
    © Sylt Ceramics
    Sylt Ceramics
    Skilled trades
    Strandstraße 5, 25980 Sylt/Westerland

Escape games and outdoor puzzle games

Do you love puzzles and brain teasers?

© Jasmin Heimberger | TSWB

Events for children

There is always something going on here!

Playground adventure on Sylt

Discover exciting places for children

Colorful playground with lighthouse, wooden ship and swings on a sandy floor.
© Jasmin Heimberger I TSWB

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.

© Lynn Scotti I Sylt Marketing

Do you already know the Sylt Puken?

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!

© Severin*s Resort & Spa

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Childcare

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.

Family-friendly beaches on Sylt

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.

© Jutta Vielberg | Sylt Marketing
Splashing, digging, and making mud – the beach on Sylt is a huge adventure playground at any time of year.

Beach crossings for 

Easy to manage without stairs
Couple hugging on promenade in evening light with stroller.
© Peter Bender I Sylt Marketing

Walks with strollers

These hiking and jogging routes are also ideal for short walks with a stroller. 

Sporty holiday with children

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.

Child and adult riding bicycles on a meadow in sunshine.
© Jutta Vielberg | Sylt Marketing

Cycling with 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.

Two riders on horses in the wintry Braderuper Heide.
© Oliver Franke

Horse riding on Sylt

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.

Young people carry colorful surfboards on the beach towards the sea.
© Peter Bender I Sylt Marketing

Learn to surf

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.

Tips for child-friendly restaurants on Sylt

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.

    © Peter Bender I Sylt Marketing

    relaxation 
    for the parents

    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.

    © insel-sylt.de I Pascal Skwara