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Enjoyment & cooking events

The love of enjoyment

Sylt without culinary delights? Almost impossible. We'll show you special island events with a high enjoyment factor.

Few things are as important on Sylt as enjoyment and the joy of it. There are many things to enjoy in life, especially on the island. For example, the clear, champagne-like air, the stunningly beautiful beach along the west coast, and the sweeping views of the ocean. And it's probably already been scientifically proven that the North Sea climate can make you hungry. This makes it all the more important that the culinary offerings from List to Hörnum know how to satisfy your hunger. From fish sandwiches to Michelin-starred menus, offering the greatest and freshest variety. We hope you enjoy cooking with the island's best, trying new things, discovering, and enjoying!

Experience Sylt – island delights for all the senses…

Oysters on a porcelain plate with a sea view at sunset
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Smiling woman toasting with other guests over a glass of wine in a summer setting
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Table with tea, pastries, flowers and newspaper on Sylt
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Cook shows winemaker a green grape in Sylt's vineyard
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Laughing woman with teacup in cozy seating area
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Gourmet & cooking events on Sylt

Culinary art meets coastal delights – cook, enjoy & experience together

Felix & Friends

March 13 & 14, 2026

Felix & Friends It represents two days filled with culinary passion, friendship, and the highest quality. Five Michelin-starred chefs, long-time companions, partners, winemakers, and select producers come together to celebrate their shared love of top-class cuisine.

The event kicks off on Friday with an exclusive gourmet dinner featuring a stylish reception, canapés, a five-course menu prepared by Michelin-starred chefs, and perfectly paired wines. Saturday will see a special street food festival where creative casualness meets haute cuisine – accompanied by premium beverages and gourmet products from top-tier partners.

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Discover two completely different event evenings and experience exquisite cuisine, special products, good cheer and much more.
Felix Gabel, Executive Chef & Michelin-starred Chef, KAI3 Restaurant

Craft Beer & Gourmet Festival

23. to 28. June 2026

From June 23 to 28, 2026, small craft breweries will once again present their hop creations against the finest North Sea backdrop. Expected participants include the Pinnauer Privatbrauerei, Landgang, Kehrwieder, Überquell, and the Wacken Brewery. From the "other island," you can sample Guinness and Kilkenny, not only from the bottle but also freshly tapped. In addition to great wines and cocktails, there will also be various culinary specialties in a unique atmosphere. This year, the Craft Beer & Gourmet Festival will once again take place daily from 11:00 a.m. to midnight on the beach promenade in Westerland between the Strandstraße and Brandenburgerstrand crossings.

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The finest brewing art meets culinary highlights – the Craft Beer & Gourmet Festival on Sylt is a delight for all the senses and a must for lovers of exceptional taste.
Craft Beer & Gourmet Festival
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Wine Festival

July 7-12, 2026

The Sylt Wine Festival is one of those now legendary events that brings together both traditional and modern wines every year. Here, you can experience and taste numerous winemakers and their creations up close. Look forward to delicious wines from German wine-growing regions, lively discussions, and the direct proximity to the sea! Atmospheric live music creates the perfect ambiance and entices you to dance and party. With the breathtaking location overlooking the North Sea, it can only be a great evening—or even a great week! Of course, there's plenty of culinary delights to try as well.

Fine wines, Nordic flair and a convivial atmosphere – the wine festival on Sylt brings the diversity of German wine culture directly to the island.
Wine Festival

Island Food Festival

11. to 15. November 2026

Six hosts, one mission: Make Sylt even more enjoyable!

Since 2019, top chef Holger Bodendorf has been hosting the ISLAND FOOD FESTIVAL on Sylt. Always joining him are fellow chefs from the island, the mainland, and across Europe. Next year, the host of "Landhaus Stricker" will once again invite five more island colleagues. Look forward to welcoming Jan-Philipp Berner (Söl'ring Hof), Jan Nissen-Hünding (Samoa Seepferdchen), Max Westphal (Severin*s Resort & Spa), Thomas Samson (Dorfkrug Bar & Grill), and Jörg Müller (Restaurant & Hotel Jörg Müller). Just as diverse as these Sylt establishments are, so too will be the multifaceted program of the ISLAND FOOD FESTIVAL.

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When top chefs, winemakers and connoisseurs come together on Sylt, the island becomes a stage for culinary highlights – a feast for all the senses.
Island Food Festival 2024

… more enjoyable island experiences

From fine aromas to special encounters - your journey of pleasure continues:

Throughout the year, Sylt offers fantastic opportunities to immerse yourself in the island's cuisine and deepen your knowledge. Michelin-starred chefs such as Jan-Philipp Berner, Johannes King, and Alexandro Pape host culinary events. exclusive cooking courses, seminars with concentrated know-how. Always present: that certain touch of Sylt. But also on the topic Tea On the island you can travel to faraway lands and enjoy special flavors. Also very exciting are the Tastings in the in-house brewery of the Kampener Sturmhaube, the Whisky tastings in Rantum or the Wine experience tours in the Keitum vineyard with Nils Lackner. 

Cooking classes, culinary arts & culinary discoveries

Experience Sylt with all your senses…

Tea seminars & tea tasting

Knowledge, aromas and rituals - discover the world of tea on Sylt