Beach cleanup on Sylt
Dates for the next beach cleanups: Be there!
Experience Sylt sustainably
Sustainable vacation on Sylt
Promotions & Events to participate
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September 19, 2026, from 10:30 a.m.: Coastal Clean Up Day
Meeting points: Lister Weststrand (Parking lot Strandhalle), at Klappholttal parking lot, Wadden Sea Ark in Hörnum & Parking lot K4 (Möskental bus stop) -
September 19, 2026, from 3 p.m.: Coastal Clean Up Day
Treffpunkt: Taatjem Deel, Rantum
“Sylt cleans up”
Year-round campaign 2026
From January 1st to November 30th, 2026, enter your private beach cleanup on the map on the Bye Bye Plastik website and win attractive prizes.
How can you participate? It's easy:
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Grab a bag and turn your walk by the sea, in the forest, or elsewhere in the environment into an active nature conservation activity under the motto "every day is cleanup day"!
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Enter your private cleanup with location, route and amount of rubbish in the interactive "Sylt cleans up" map on the Homepage or in the Bye Bye Plastic app.
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Tell others about it! And feel free to share it on social media or in your status. Use the hashtag #sylträumtauf
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Become a cleanup hero and, with a little luck, win one of 15 attractive prizes generously donated by Sylt companies and restaurants, plus, for the first time, the coveted, not-for-sale Bye Bye plastic hats.
Sylt flea markets
Browse, trade & discover sustainably
Sustainability becomes an experience at Sylt's flea markets. Browsing among lovingly selected finds, vintage treasures, and little rarities is a wonderful experience. Here, favorite items change hands, stories are shared, and many an unexpected treasure is discovered. Whether clothing, books, decorations, or curiosities – Sylt's flea markets invite you to stroll, haggle, and discover at your leisure.
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Book flea market in the Sylt Library: March 30 - April 19, 2026
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flea market in Muasem Hüs: April 28th & 19th, 2026 from 11am to 4pm
Last Chance Flea Market
Browse, discover and do something good at the same time
Here you'll find well-preserved items that were donated to Remondis and are now getting a second chance. The flea market lives up to its name: it's the last opportunity to discover and take these things home before they're finally disposed of.
The Last Chance flea market not only invites visitors to browse, but also offers exciting insights into the working world of REMONDIS Sylt: The new, modern E-waste collection vehicle is available for a ride around the depot. Upcycling professionals Dirk Effler and Dirk Heyde demonstrate on site how something new can be created from old things with a little creativity, while guests of all ages enjoy the "Games Corner“They can playfully test their knowledge about waste.”
Anyone wishing to support the campaign and donate well-preserved items can do so directly at REMONDIS Sylt until April 24th. Please bring along (excluding used clothing). Private exhibitors are also invited to participate with their own stand. Applications Registrations are possible until April 18th; the stand fee of 10 euros will be donated in full.
Come along, discover special finds and experience a flea market that combines sustainability, information and fun.
Responsible holidays on Sylt
starts small
Join in!
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use Reusable instead of disposable: Here you can find the List of RECUP & REBOWL partners on Sylt
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Get your own WECARRY Bread bags at the participating bakeries on Sylt
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Drink tap water: Simply because of the many Refill stations freshly tapped from the island
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Separate the garbage: Pay attention to the colors of the Sylt garbage cans
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Also on Sylt! Help save Too good to go Food just before closing time
Do you want to do something good for the environment on your next visit to the beach?
Question to the ISTS Tourist Information Request a "Cleanup Kit" and receive trash collection bags and a grabber on loan. Use them to carry out your own private beach cleanup on your next walk along the beach.
Sustainable on the go
on the island
Sylt Go!
Have you heard about the mobility app for Sylt? With SYLT GO! you can easily buy your next bus ticket online and explore Sylt at your own pace. Many accommodations on Sylt partner with this app and offer their guests free public transport across the entire island.
E-Mobility Center
Visit this E-Mobility Center of the ISTS Explore the island's beauty in an environmentally friendly way. Whether by e-bike, e-scooter, or e-car – you'll find the perfect vehicle for you here.
Silter environmentalist searched!
This child-friendly island rally, focusing on sustainability and environmental protection on Sylt, offers lots of exciting information and activities. Children aged 7 and up can discover and experience the island from a completely new perspective! The booklet is available at ISTS tourist information centers, among other places.
A second-hand tip for you!
Are you looking for affordable yet high-quality furniture for your home or simply as a souvenir? Second-hand shops are unfortunately rare on Sylt, but a visit to the Remondis recycling center in Rantum is definitely worthwhile!
Often, after apartment clearances, high-quality and sometimes even brand-new furniture is given away, waiting for a new owner.
With blogger Globusliebe
Experience Sylt sustainably
Julia traveled to Sylt this fall and tested out the island's responsible vacation. From eco-friendly travel to sustainable activities and regional restaurants to climate-friendly accommodations, she's compiled all the tips in her Sylt guide.
You want to get involved but don’t know where?
Here you can find an overview of volunteer opportunities on Sylt.
WORTH LIVING Sylt
Discover our sustainable partner companies: Accomodation, Restaurants, Leisure providers and Producers
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Current sustainable events
In our event calendar you will find all sustainable events on the island
