The tradition of the Biike goes back centuries: fires were once lit along the North Frisian coast to bid farewell to the captains who were setting sail again after the winter break.
Over time, the meaning of the festival changed - today, many Sylt residents return to their home island on this very day to celebrate the Biike fire and the traditional kale meal with their families.
In Wenningstedt, the torchlit procession is an essential part of the Biike tradition, starting at the Friesenkapelle Chapel. Here, locals and their guests are treated to mulled wine, kale soup, and torches. The procession then heads toward Biikeplatz (about a 20-minute walk), where, after speeches in Sölring and High German, the Biike Pile is lit.
In Kampen, the Biike evening begins at the fire station. After the torchlight ceremony, a torchlit procession continues on foot to the Biikeplatz square in the Norddörfer community between Kampen and Wenningstedt.
Insider knowledge:
The Biike pile is already built in the days leading up to February 21. A night watch ensures that the youth of neighboring villages don't play a prank and secretly light the Biike. Otherwise, the Frisian festival would have to be canceled.
Over time, the meaning of the festival changed - today, many Sylt residents return to their home island on this very day to celebrate the Biike fire and the traditional kale meal with their families.
In Wenningstedt, the torchlit procession is an essential part of the Biike tradition, starting at the Friesenkapelle Chapel. Here, locals and their guests are treated to mulled wine, kale soup, and torches. The procession then heads toward Biikeplatz (about a 20-minute walk), where, after speeches in Sölring and High German, the Biike Pile is lit.
In Kampen, the Biike evening begins at the fire station. After the torchlight ceremony, a torchlit procession continues on foot to the Biikeplatz square in the Norddörfer community between Kampen and Wenningstedt.
Insider knowledge:
The Biike pile is already built in the days leading up to February 21. A night watch ensures that the youth of neighboring villages don't play a prank and secretly light the Biike. Otherwise, the Frisian festival would have to be canceled.
Good to know
opening hours
The Biikeplatz is located on the grounds of the Sylt Golf Club and is only a true destination on the day of the Biike itself.
Price information
Participation in the Biike is free of charge.
Distribution of torches in exchange for donations.
Distribution of torches in exchange for donations.
fitness
for any weather
for groups
for school classes
for families
for individual guests
suitable for seniors
Suitable for prams
foreign languages
German, Sölring
Other equipment/furnishings
Parking nearby
Possible ways to pay
Payment in cash
Arrival & Parking
There is a limited number of parking spaces available, but the number of visitors is expected to exceed the number of parking spaces available.
So take the bus (line 1 / 3, stop Norddörfer Schule or Kampen Süd) or park your car in the public parking lots at Osetal or Kampen Mitte and take part in the torchlit procession to Biikeplatz.
So take the bus (line 1 / 3, stop Norddörfer Schule or Kampen Süd) or park your car in the public parking lots at Osetal or Kampen Mitte and take part in the torchlit procession to Biikeplatz.
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Tourism Service Wenningstedt-Braderup GmbH & Co. KG
Strandstrasse 25
DE-25996 Wenningstedt-Braderup
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Sylt Marketing GmbH
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