GASTRONOMIC
NEW OPENINGS ON SYLT

Since he was eight, he's wanted to work in the restaurant industry. At 16, he began training as a restaurant specialist and subsequently worked in various restaurants. And since March, Julian Diedrichsen has finally opened his own shop. Café Klapprad is a dream come true for the 34-year-old, one he fulfilled together with his friends Benni and Fred. "I get up in the morning and I love being here. I actually don't want to go home. Of course, that also has something to do with my employees, who are all long-time friends of mine." 
And this friendship is palpable when you enter the restaurant at the Wenningstedt campsite. Good humor, laughter, and a natural warmth fill the air.

The interior also exudes happy vibes: light wood, lots of green plants, a neat mix of sofas, armchairs, and wooden tables, and quirky unique pieces on the walls. "This is my living room. Almost literally, because this is what my living room looked like until recently," explains Julian, who is probably familiar to many Sylt residents and guests from his restaurant stints on the island. "I've been collecting furniture and decorative objects for ten years with the goal of one day having them in my own shop." 

Snack bar next level: Since April 2025, the "Haihappen" (Shark Bite) has been available at the Morsum campsite. For people who love unique social spaces, the large area in the meadows near the dike is itself a paradise. “Shark Bites” is one more reason to stop by. This food truck On the thoroughfare of the square is already the undisputed sociable Center of the camping cosmos. 

“Our concept is being really well received,” says Sascha Mesterknecht with characteristic modesty. He has been running the surf school on Sylt for ten years. “Tailwind”, who specializes in kitesurfing. His instructor crew also happily helps out at the "Haihappen" (Hawk's Catch). Together with his girlfriend Merle Thomas, as trained pastry chef Always dreaming of having his own shop, Sascha came up with the concept for the modern food truck on the campsite. Even the logo for the small catering business is stylish. “Shark Bites” merchandise There's already a name. Sascha wasn't initially so convinced by the witty name for the new project, but now he has to admit that it's "really good." Just as good as the gastronomic offerings themselves, which, of course, include several "highlights" every day.

Here you can get fries and healthy home-cooked meals and crêpes With a fascinating interior. Sometimes there's a barbecue, sometimes it's pizza night, sometimes a band plays. You could even get married here. It hasn't come to that yet, but people have already celebrated birthdays and bachelor/bachelorette parties here. But the best thing for Merle and Sascha is: "The people of Morsum are coming out to us. There's already a WhatsApp group to arrange meetups. It's like being knighted," the two say happily. And anyone who knows Morsum knows that its residents are initially wary of anything new before opening their hearts. But that's exactly what's happened now. Thanks to "Haihappen," Morsum has a new local haunt for the summer.

Keitum is one of those special village Culinary temple on the island of Sylt. There, creative and first-class culinary delights meet traditional charm, a Frisian house atmosphere meets exquisite culinary arts. This is also the case at SchröderIs, located directly on the Keitum Wadden Sea. The owner of the same name Sarah Schröder, Previously a hostess at Johannes King, she opened the new restaurant-bistro in June 2023 and has been pampering her guests with Nordic, French-inspired cuisine ever since. From the classic croissant breakfast with salmon, herb mayo, fresh ham, fennel salami, freshly squeezed juices, and coffee from Braderup to delicious dishes like creamed spinach, egg, Alba truffle and nut butter or Pasta and ragout The "untypical" menu at SchröderI offers a wide variety of dishes. Thanks to the creativity of chef Marvin Grözinger, the menu changes daily throughout the season, ensuring new surprises every time. You can find these via Instagram or you can spontaneously convince yourself on site. Similarly dynamic is the wine list, where you can always discover new positions.