Sylt Gourmet Tour

NO 1

Across the island with a folding bike

The uncomplicated culinary bike tour from Westerland via Keitum and Braderup to Wenningstedt.

People in front of a café stand, bronze seal sculptures in the foreground — © Julia Petersen

In the middle of island life

Let's go! There are days that are less than ideal for a bike tour across the island on a folding bike. Then the Sylt wind might whip from the northwest, nimbly changing direction. And then there are those days when a gentle summer breeze gently blows around your nose, providing the necessary refreshment here and there, while the sun occasionally peeks out from behind the clouds, but without blazing. Ideal, then, for exploring the "Klappi-Genusstour NO. 1" and indulging in a day full of culinary delights, nature, and ease. Of course, this route can also be completed by e-bike, but the deceleration factor is significantly greater with a non-motorized bike.

A tip: Be sure to take your time, as there's so much to discover along the way. Dismount every now and then and enjoy the scenery. It's breathtakingly beautiful, especially between Keitum and Wenningstedt.

Starting point: J's Soulcafé in Westerland's city center.

Jarla Harder, a Sylt native, has her mobile café-bar in the heart of Westerland's town center. Already in her second season, she's created a special meeting place on the lawn of the new town center. Here, you'll naturally strike up a conversation, if you want to, or you can sit alone on one of the wooden benches, reading a book. With an espresso (Italian approved!), cappuccino, matcha, or whatever you fancy, you can start the day in a wonderfully relaxed manner. Jarla also offers homemade, low-sugar cashew cookies or other organic pastries from Joldelunder. As a true gastronomy enthusiast, she puts her heart and soul into this business; good coffee is her passion. She gets it from Barne from the Sylt coffee workshop.

By the way: J's Soulcafé is linked to Ottmar Hörl Robbe's art exhibition "Youngster". You can find all the information here.

J's Soul Café

© Julia Petersen
© Julia Petersen
© Julia Petersen

Our tip for a quick stop: On Thursdays, the "Housewife's Flea Market" takes place on Westerland's town hall square. In addition to homemade jams, you'll find knick-knacks and treasures from bygone times.

Two old suitcases with lamps lie on flea market pavement

Horses at feeding place on meadow, flowers in the foreground

View over golden grain field to the church on the horizon

Brown pony with light mane shows teeth while grazing

Vegetable plate with cheese, herbs and tomatoes on garden table

Blue bicycle stands on the road in front of green hills

The legendary gourmet cuisine: Back to the roots

Two chefs laughingly hand out plates of fresh dishes — © Julia Petersen

About the legendary Housewives' flea market From the town hall square (Thursdays only), the tour continues towards Keitum. Alternatively, you can take the bus via Altwesterland, stopping at St. Niels Church, the oldest building in the municipality, or via the airport (The Chocolate manufacture is on the way!) or past the train station towards the east of the island.

Either way, the next stop is: “ROOTS SYLT”

Here the exceptional chef opened Dietmar Priewe together with his wife Anja on June 3, 2025, a true passion project. After shaping the culinary world of Sansibar in Rantum for almost twenty years as head chef, the Usedom native moved to the Lanserhof. There, he took his newly acquired expertise in nutrition and health to a new level. Always on board: his beloved wife Anja. Born in Berlin and trained as a banker, she is now more than seasoned and also knows Sylt's gastronomy inside out. Repotting the Berlin plant on the North Sea island of Sylt was nevertheless an interesting venture. None other than Johannes King originally brought the couple to Sylt. "Who's crazy enough to do that?" Sansibar chef Herbert Seckler asked him at the time. "Do we really want to do that?" the couple philosophized over a bottle of wine on the Sansibar beach. Yes! The rest is legendary history. The fact that Johannes King and the Priewes are now meeting again at the Keitum roundabout and are even neighbors pleases everyone involved.

Im ROOTS SYLT is all about the “Gourmet cuisine”Here, decades of experience and valuable knowledge converge. All the colors of the rainbow are served, and precious and nutrient-rich oils form the basis of his culinary art. As a nutritionist and fitness expert, Dietmar Priewe knows what the body needs. At ROOTS SYLT, you can fortify yourself on your tour with creative and wholesome dishes. Chia Colada Bowl about the potato sausage on potato-pointed cabbage ragout and pea cress until Sourdough Sandwich The menu offers you a wide variety of delicacies with fresh herbs from our own garden.

ROOTS SYLT

© Julia Petersen
© Julia Petersen
© Julia Petersen
© Julia Petersen
© Julia Petersen
© Julia Petersen
© Julia Petersen

Just let your mind wander…

Gallery room with colorful pictures, bicycles and chairs — © Julia Petersen

From ROOTS Sylt you could now leisurely make a few loops through the Captain's Village Keitum The typical Frisian houses with their well-kept gardens are an absolute feast for the eyes. Perhaps you can also take the time to visit the Sylt Museum or by Old Frisian HouseOtherwise, the route continues past the Sylt vineyards and the church of St. Severin Munkmarsch (Possible stop at Port in Munkmarsch, the energy there is great, maybe because it is a very historical place) continue to BraderupIf you're on a conventional bike, without any motor assistance and perhaps even with a bit of a headwind, this route might be a bit more strenuous. Sylt shows off its hilly side here (a good workout!). Passing the Braderup Heath, we now head to the next stop:

To Café do Brasil and Coco & James

It is recommended to first browse through the concept store and the associated gallery and then relax on the terrace of the Café do Brasil with Heitor an açai bowl You can enjoy them, of course, alongside coffee and tea creations, with various toppings. Açai are small, dark-purple berries from the Amazon region and, with their vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, are considered a so-called “Superfood”. A refreshing snack for in between meals.

Alternatively, you could also Café Curve Stop by David's place and relax a bit in the garden.

Café do Brasil Coco & James Café Curve

The grand finale

Woman behind counter with cakes, cookies and truffles — © Julia Petersen

The distance to the next moment of pleasure is not that far. Depending on how much time you have left, a visit to the Strawberry Paradise A delicious experience. There you can find a variety of fruits and vegetables, such as Sylt strawberries, gooseberries, tomatoes, and much more. Even bread from Lund from Hörnum! The Volquardsen family runs the Erdbeerparadies, the only organically certified vegetable farm on Sylt. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, there is also a stand at the Weekly market in Westerland.

Welcome to Bulli Küstenbohne

Jette Behrens is already in the middle of preparations for Wenningstedt Village Pond FestivalA special event that takes place once a year and is a real highlight for guests and Sylt residents alike. Since April 2025, she has been parked with her VWT3 "Meggy" at the village pond in Wenningstedt, providing passersby and enthusiastic regulars with Coffee creations, snack bags and among other things, home-baked Raisin cakeAs a trained hotel manager, she has always dreamed of owning her own café. Bulli coastal bean With a lot of energy, she realized this dream. The location at Wenningstedt village pond opposite the Friesenkapelle, just a stone's throw from Denghoog away, could not be more fitting. From the Ayurvedic spritzer to flat white you can fortify yourself on your tour!

For your final destination, there is, of course, much to enjoy and discover in Wenningstedt. You are, of course, completely free to decide. This first “Klappi Pleasure Tour” im Restaurant Café KlappradThe campsite location reopened this year and offers small and large dishes for every occasion. From salads and vegetarian tacos to teriyaki salmon, from non-alcoholic spritzes to Ruinart rosé, your every craving will be catered for.

Bulli coastal bean Restaurant Café Klapprad