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Holiday for sporty

Hiking, cycling, surfing – your sports holiday

14.07.2026
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21.07.2026
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Sporty and active?

Then List on Sylt is the perfect choice!

List on Sylt – the perfect starting point for sports enthusiasts! Whether water sports, cycling, inline skating, jogging, or hiking – everyone will find their favorite activity in List. The fresh sea air and the unique natural scenery make every sporting activity a special experience.

Colorful kites float above kite surfers in Königshafen under a cloudy sky.
© A. Renk I KV List on Sylt

Kitesurfing, windsurfing, stand-up paddling

List: the Mecca for water sports

The Königshafen harbor at Lister Ellenbogen is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. Whether surfing, kitesurfing, or stand-up paddling – adrenaline junkies will get their money's worth here. The strong winds and shallow waters make the area a popular spot for water sports enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Thanks to its unique location, you can get out on the water in almost any wind.

to go biking

Sheep as spectators

The unique and diverse natural landscape of List on Sylt is best explored by bike. Cycle along the Mövenberg dike, past the Königshafen harbor, through the dune landscape to the Lister Ostfeuer (Eastern Lighthouse) on the Ellenbogen, and enjoy the fresh breeze and the expanse of the North Sea.

Hiking and walking

between dunes, heath and North Sea

Discover the beauty of List on Sylt on a walk or hike. The varied trails lead through a fascinating landscape, past lighthouses, dunes, and the Wadden Sea. Here you can unwind and experience nature in all its diversity.

Jog

in the middle of nature

No matter what time of year you visit List on Sylt, a jog is always worthwhile. In summer, you can run along the beach and then take a refreshing dip in the North Sea; in autumn, you can enjoy the mist and the play of sunlight; and in winter, you can strengthen your immune system with the cool sea air.

Sunset over the Möwenberg dike with a view of the Wadden Sea.
© A. Renk | KV List  

Inline skating

View of the dike while gliding

The Mövenberg dike not only offers a perfect track for inline skating, but also breathtaking views of the Wadden Sea and the Ellenbogen. Enjoy the nature and fresh sea air on your next ride.

Sports courses

Do you need more exercise?

Then come join Sportfreunde List! Whether you're looking for the German Sports Badge or a fitness class, Sportfreunde List offers a wide range of options. Come along and join in! Advance registration is welcome, but not required.

Take on the German Sports Badge challenge!

People on a tartan track, one person in the middle raises two wooden paddles above his head, others prepare to start the race.
© Jana Thomsen I KV List on Sylt

Our beaches

Between dunes and sea: the most beautiful beaches in the north

On the long sandy beaches around List, you can find an idyllic spot even in high season. On the impressive Weststrand, surrounded by pristine dunes on the open North Sea, you can swim regardless of the tide. Divided into nudist, textile-wear, youth, and dog-friendly areas, everyone will find the perfect spot.

The opposite of the lively west beach is the quiet and family-friendly east beach, located just a short walk from the town center on the mudflat side. There, the water is shallow and calm at high tide, and when it recedes at low tide, you can observe life on the mudflats up close. In the summer months, lifeguards are also on duty, watching over the well-being of bathers. 

The Lister East Beach

Lagoon feeling in the north

The shallow water and fine sandy beach invite you to relax and swim. Longer swims can be enjoyed here in a relaxed manner, and new techniques can be practiced and refined.

Beach with white beach chairs, information signs and calm North Sea on Sylt
© Jana Rademacher | KV List

The Lister West Beach

swim with the waves

Jump into the waves and feel the power of nature. Whether swimming or playing sports on the beach, everyone will find their favorite activity here.

But be careful: don’t underestimate the currents!

And after sports?

Relax!

 

Port SPA 17

A place to forget space and time

Beach sauna

Sauna with sea view: pure relaxation

Hotel a-rosa

Sea view & wellness: Day SPA a-rosa Sylt