Keitum is so beautiful…
Keitum
The Frisian jewel on the mudflats
The Captain's Village on Sylt
Discover the green heart of the island
Keitum is a maze of small, idyllic alleys, surrounded by nature and the Wadden Sea. Just trust your gut, and your feet will naturally lead you to the most beautiful spots.
You'll find small boutiques and quaint tea rooms in old Frisian houses, a riding stable in the middle of the village, and a Sylt vineyard complete with a church.
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Keitum is the Village for Sylt handicrafts: Here you can discover goldsmiths, glass art, pottery and so much more!
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Keitum you can best discovered on foot, the streets are very winding and there are hardly any parking spaces. If you come by car, you will find a large parking area at the entrance to the town.
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Agriculture is still very important in the original Keitum. Several riding stables offer horseback riding on the mudflats. Outside of town, you'll find meadows and pastures with Galloways, horses, and geese.
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There are very beautiful guided tours through Keitum, through the mudflats and also through the Keitum vineyards. We recommend that you plan some time for Keitum.
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The Keitum Church of St. Severin is one of the town's landmarks. It's very popular for weddings, baptisms, and even funerals. A visit is well worth it.
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At Severin*s Resort & Spa, at Benen-Diken-Hof and at Day Spa Keitum you will find pure wellness!
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Museums and Frisian houses: Let yourself drift through the place and immerse yourself in history.
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Our tips for sightseeing
This is what you can see, discover & experience in Keitum:
For me, Keitum, surrounded by meadows and mudflats, is the most beautiful and quaint village on the island.Monika Schröder
Nature-based experiences
in Keitum
Enjoy mudflat hikes at sunrise, ornithological tours on the dike, horseback riding on the sand & more!
Mudflat hike through the World Heritage Site…
Mudflat hikes in Keitum offer unique experiences amidst fascinating nature. Here, you can experience the impressive interplay of the tides up close and discover part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and its impressive flora and fauna.
Ornithological tour …
Keitum not only offers historical and cultural sights, but is also a paradise for nature lovers and birdwatchers. Professionally guided ornithological tours provide insights into this unique habitat.
Guided tours through the Frisian village…
A guided tour of Keitum is the perfect opportunity to discover the village in all its beauty and historical significance. Keitum experts will show you the most legendary corners and share interesting facts about the history of this captain's village.
Horse experiences on Sylt
Beach rides, covered wagon tours, ring riding & polo
Beach rides on the Wadden Sea
The joy of the earth...the two Keitum riding stables, Grünhof and Hoffmann, offer two-hour beach rides along the Wadden Sea between Keitum and Kampen through the Braderup Heath. Participation in these rides requires a solid basic riding background. The tour along the mudflats and through Sylt's natural beauty is truly great fun and will create unforgettable memories. For children, the Carolinenhof in Keitum regularly offers guided pony rides.
Covered wagon rides through Keitum
Perhaps the most leisurely way to get to know Keitum is a carriage ride, a typical island experience. Coachman Matthias Tölke will take you on a tour through the charming streets of the Frisian village, accompanied by his Schleswig-Holstein draft horses. During the season, you can participate on Wednesdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 14 p.m. Celebrating a special birthday or planning a trip with loved ones? The covered wagon can also be rented for private excursions or company parties.
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Wednesdays & Sundays from 11am-14pm
Traditional ring riding
Every year in May, a Sylt tradition begins that is as bizarre as it is spectacular: Mounted on horseback, equipped with a lance, the riders attempt to impale a tiny brass ring dangling from a rope between two beams, the gallows. This is no niche sport on Sylt: Eight ring riding clubs with over 200 members operate on the island and hold their tournaments during the summer months. These tournaments, based in Archsum, Morsum, and Keitum, are always admired by large crowds.
Polo in Keitum
Polo, one of the most passionate sports, has also found its place in Keitum. Here, the fast-paced game on the back of graceful horses is passionately celebrated. The polo tournaments, which regularly take place on the manicured lawns surrounding the village, attract not only sports enthusiasts but also an international audience. In Keitum, you can experience the tactical skills of the players up close. There is also another polo event on the beach in Hörnum.
Shopping in Keitum
A captain's village with a second job: Sylt tradition meets fashion
Located directly on the Wadden Sea, Keitum is one of the most authentic and traditional villages on the island. Sylt's history and culture play a significant role here. Firstly, because Keitum has the only museums on the island, including the Fire Brigade Museum, the Sylt Museum, and the Old Frisian House, which have been in operation since 1640, and secondly, because most of the houses listed building Many of the old thatched Frisian houses are not only visually impressive, but also of historical significance.
Attractive characteristics that naturally also attract the art and fashion world. On the main shopping street, the Gurtstieg you will find well-known brands such as Ralph Lauren or Loro PianaBut also Sylt boutiques, which are Knitwear of cashmere to Art Offer wonderful things. Alongside Kampen, Keitum is considered to be most exclusive and sophisticated A little corner of Sylt. At the same time, it exudes that authentic, Nordic charm that makes you feel so welcome.
Artisan and Galleries, book and jewelry stores can be found throughout the island village. Often hidden and only visible at second glance, but that is precisely what makes Keitum so special. It is like a Treasure huntOn every walk you can discover something new or old.
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Crafts & Galleries
Goldsmiths, potters & artists
For decades, talented artisans have found their home in Keitum on Sylt. Look forward to unique studios, showrooms, and shops with a variety of handcrafted creations. From gold and silver jewelry to hand-blown glass art to leather and pottery, you'll find special pieces for your home, your loved ones, and for life.
Wellness & Self-Care
Here in Keitum you can really switch off, relax and recover
Severin*s Spa Keitum
At the 5-star Severin*s Resort & Spa, you can experience an unforgettable vacation and fantastic hours in the spa area. Enjoy soothing massages and hot sauna infusions.
Day Spa in the Captain's Village
The team at the Day Spa Keitum will pamper you with great attention to detail. In the fully equipped treatment room, you'll experience moments of well-being tailored to your needs.
Wolkenlön SPA
From sauna to cosmetic treatments to pool: In the spa temple of the Benen-Diken-Hof Sylt, you can (re)find your balance, recharge your batteries and start anew with a visit to the WOLKENLÖN SPA.
Events in Keitum on Sylt
Whether it's the gourmet trail, a tour through the Keitum vineyard, a visit to the Sölring Museums, the Severin*s gourmet events, or the Wednesday concerts in St. Severin's Church - these highlights are waiting for you!
Restaurant & Café tips in Keitum
Enjoy Keitum’s cuisine!
Mindful tea time
When the wind is raging outside, the sea is lush, and your cheeks are glowing from a walk in the fresh air, then it's time for a cup of tea in a cozy atmosphere. One of these special Sylt tea and warm-up locations is the Kontorhaus Sylt in idyllic Keitum. Nestled in the surrounding lush green meadows, where sheep and horses graze, pheasants and wild geese circle, lies the Kontorhaus with its exquisite offerings. In addition to the spacious concept store with a wide variety of decorations, over two hundred impressive tea varieties, and the boutique hotel, the in-house tea room in particular pampers visitors with passion and tranquility. This feeling is felt as soon as you enter the magical premises, no matter which direction you are drawn there from...
A cup of tea in the cozy atmosphere of the Kontorhaus Sylt – the perfect moment to pause and enjoy the silence.
Tours in & to Keitum
Discover the place on foot, while jogging or by bike
FAQs
FAQs about Keitum on Sylt
In Keitum you will find the only Museums of the islandHere the Culture important and everything was done to preserve it.
This is ensured, for example, by the Sölring Federation with the Sylt Museum and the Old Frisian House.
Changing exhibitions and special Insights into Sylt culture always make a visit a highlight.
Yes, it is possible to Keitum by car my next destination.
However, we recommend that you, if possible, return your car directly at the entrance to the town or when Keitum Frisian Hall on the large parking lots This is the best way to get to know the place.
For visitors with disabilities There are various parking options in town.
In Keitum you will find a variety of rustic and traditional, but also very luxurious accommodation.
From the small Apartment under thatch up to hotel with wellness area Keitum offers you many options for your vacation.
Find accommodationKeitum offers you from Nature of Culture up to Shopping such a beautiful variety of experiences that it is definitely worth Plan time.
to the event calendarOh yes! There are several Wellness facilitieswho are interested in a relaxation day on Sylt are ideal.
Day spasWould one have to Sylt Places Trophies lend, would be Keitum right at the forefront. Here the original Frisian charm with beautiful houses and gardens.
Contact person for your holiday
in Keitum
Island of Sylt Tourism Service GmbH
Tourist Information Keitum
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Gurtstig 23
25980 Sylt / Keitum