The secret of Hörnum is its versatility.
Beachcombers or sun worshippers; water lovers or mudflat hikers; gourmets or golfers; families, couples or singles – everyone will find something to their liking here. Hörnum is as individual as its guests. Surrounded by sea and beach on all three sides and with stunning views of the neighboring islands, Sylt's sunny south waiting to be discovered by you.
Our lighthouse - The only accessible one on Sylt
Our port - The gateway to the island and hallig world
Our nature - Idyll between dunes and Odde
Our water sports center - Surfing, kiting, stand-up paddle and sailing
Our golf course - Germany's most popular
The living Advent calendar
This year we are making the Advent season very special for the citizens of Hörnum.
From December 01st to 23rd, a festively decorated window, door, or garden opens every evening somewhere in the village. Accompanied by a small Advent greeting: music, stories, cookies, or simply a pleasant get-together.
You can find out where the door opens on each day using the OrtsApp. There's a map for children, which they can use to receive a sticker at each station. The map is available at the Hörnum Tourist Information Center or at the stations.
New Year's Eve in Hörnum
Experience the New Year with the island's only fireworks display!
Join us and toast the year 2026 at midnight.
To get to Hörnum - and back again - we recommend the free SVG shuttle buses.
Buses will run every half hour until 4 a.m. on New Year's morning.
The Biikebrennen
The Frisian National Day, or in short: The Biike, is a traditional festival celebrated every year on February 21st and marks the beginning of spring. During this custom, locals and visitors gather at the Hörnum campsite to light a large fire together. The Biike symbolizes not only the farewell to winter but also the coming together of the community. The Biike in Hörnum is an unforgettable experience that celebrates the region's cultural roots and brings people together.
At 17:30 p.m. the torch sale is at the Hörnum Tourist Service
At 18:00 PM, the torchlit procession begins at Biikeplatz, where a speech will be given in German and Frisian. The fire department will be selling drinks on site.
Tip: Reserve a table at the restaurant of your choice in advance for the kale dinner afterwards!
The Hörnum Easter fire
Experience the traditional Easter bonfire in Hörnum, which is especially popular with locals. Torch sales begin at 20:00 p.m. at the beach chair hall. Once you arrive at the campsite, the large Easter bonfire is lit at 20:30 p.m., creating a cozy atmosphere among the dunes. A live band will heat up the atmosphere and invite you to dance and celebrate. The local fire department will also be on hand to provide bratwurst, cold drinks, and mulled wine.
Midsummer Night
When a torchlight hike turns into a beach party, it can only be Midsummer Night in Hörnum!
The shortest night of the year begins with a torchlit procession around the southern tip of the island. Passing the lighthouse, the procession ends on the east beach, where chilled drinks are served around a bonfire right on the beach, accompanied by chilled music in a very special atmosphere.
The torches will be sold starting at 22:00 PM at the corner of Süderende and Odde-Wai, and the fire department will then light them on the beach. Starting at approximately 22:30 PM, we'll begin our hike around the Odde. No registration is necessary; everyone is welcome.
After the hike, there will be a late-night SVG bus from the harbor back to Westerland at 00:30 and 01:30.
The Hörnum Harbour Festival
Celebrate with us the 35th Hörnum Harbor Festival, the maritime weekend in the south of the island!
In addition to a wide range of live acts, the spectacular fireworks display is an absolute highlight. For our younger guests, there's exciting children's entertainment, colorful tattoos, and creative workshops.
Culinary offerings are presented by local restaurateurs, among others.
This and much more awaits you at Hörnum’s harbor basin.
On a guided hike led by certified national park guide Werner Mansen or journalist Wiebke Stitz, you can experience Hörnum's nature and village history up close.
Tour guide Werner Mansen invites you to experience the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea up close.
How does the tide work? And how do plants survive on sea salt? Why is the plaice flat, and how do you catch a shore crab? And what is a tree worm? And what does the "Sylter Royal" have to do with mussels? You'll find answers to these questions on a mudflat hike. With the National Park mudflat guide, you'll have the opportunity to walk barefoot into the mudflats and explore everything.
Hike around the Odde
The classic Sylt hike – a walk along the beach around the southern tip of the island, with views of the neighboring islands of Amrum and Föhr. Werner will explain which islands and Halligen are nearby, and why the walk around the island now only takes 1,5 hours instead of the previous 3,5 hours.
Local tour
Hörnum Stories of dunes, steamers and filming
Hörnum used to belong to ghosts and beachcombers. Today, it's a very special place in the south of the island, where film crews regularly visit. And in between? How was it possible for the population to suddenly increase a thousandfold? Where did the large passenger steamers dock? And how did the Kersig settlement, the little Hobbitland, come about? Journalist Wiebke Stitz has lived in Hörnum for twelve years and tells informative and entertaining stories about all these and many more Hörnum stories.
News & Current Events
What's new in Hörnum? Here's an overview:
Three times sea
Discover Hörnum's beach life
Gastronomy in Hörnum
From the mussel stall at the harbor to the star-rated cuisine at Kai 3
In Hörnum, you don't just eat—you enjoy it with a view of the sea and the sound of seagulls. Whether it's freshly caught fish straight from the boat, a Frisian cake with a mountain of cream, or a cool drink in a beach chair: Here, you can feast on everything the North Sea has to offer—all with a touch of Sylt charm. From rustic to sophisticated, from "Moin" (meal) to "Mahlzeit" (mealtime)—Hörnum's cuisine is as varied as the coastal weather.
Shopping in Hörnum
Small, fine, maritime.
Shopping in Hörnum is as relaxed as the town itself: charming boutiques, heartfelt souvenir shops, and small shops selling the Nordic lifestyle. Whether it's maritime fashion, handmade souvenirs, or island delicacies – here you'll find unique items far from the hustle and bustle, but with plenty of Sylt flair and personalized service.
