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New Year's Eve on Sylt

Experience the New Year on the North Sea island.

A drawing of a champagne bottle with two glasses in black and white — © Pia Opfermann

On New Year's Eve you can first sweat at the New Year's Eve run on the island and then at the big Open-air New Year's Eve party in Westerland to dance and celebrate in the New Year. A good atmosphere will certainly prevail during the official fireworks display at Hörnum harbor, where January 1st is welcomed with a sparkling sky. Sylt's beach parties know no seasonal boundaries.

This is how the new year starts on Sylt
And the beginning of the year is already packed with a variety of events that leave no room for boredom. The Wenningstedt bathing season? Starts on January 1st. Only the length of stay in the North Sea is limited during the traditional New Year's bathing a little shorter than in summer. The North Sea offers a cozy 6 degrees Celsius for the truly intrepid.

High-altitude fireworks

in Hörnum

In Hörnum, the year 2025 will be ushered in with a professional fireworks display over Hörnum Harbor! Everyone is welcome to enjoy a relaxing end to 2024 at Hörnum's East Beach.

Parking is available directly at the port or you can use the free buses of the Sylt Transport Company.

Tip: You have the perfect view of the fireworks in the Restaurant Strönholt.

31 December 2024
midnight
Hörnum Harbor

Open Air New Year's Eve Party

on the promenade in Westerland

Instead of firecrackers, corks pop, a starry sky replaces the hall roof, and DJ beats mingle with the sound of the sea: When Westerland celebrates New Year's Eve, thousands of revelers are on their feet. Mostly dancing – you can do that on the sand, but maybe not barefoot at this time of year. Although... we don't know how hardy you are. On Sylt, it's beach party season year-round. The crashing North Sea, cool music – that's how New Year's Eve is celebrated in Westerland. Whether you make it to one of the clubs afterward is up to you.

31 December 2024
from 22 pm
Bandshell on the Westerland Promenade

Midnight spectacle

in Wenningstedt

The Midnight spectacle on New Year's Eve offers a first-class Laser show a wonderful New Year's Eve against the backdrop of the Wenningstedt Cliff.

Afterwards we quickly go back inside to the New Years Eve Party in the kursaal³, where a DJ heats up locals and guests with the finest party music.

31 December 2025
Party from 22:00 PM | Laser show from 23:30 PM
kursaal³ and on the promenade

New Year's Eve bubbles

in Kampen

High on the list of nice little Sylt traditions is the New Year's Eve blowing in Kampen. People meet around 18:45 with his collar turned up, perhaps after the last walk of the year, at Kaamp-Hüs. Outside, the brass players of the Norddörfer Music Association are gathering, giving a little concert celebrating everything that has been and everything that may come, and sounding the bell for the year that is about to end.

The mayor traditionally gives a short speech. The municipality serves mulled wine, and the amount of hot beverage consumed determines how long the event will last—usually just under an hour.

31 December 2024
18:45
Kaamp-Hüs

On the island of Sylt there is a year-round ban on setting off fireworks

This also applies on December 31st and January 1st, when New Year's Eve firecrackers are set off elsewhere. The reason for this ban is, among other things, to protect the numerous thatched buildings, for which the fireworks pose a significant fire risk. Due to the constant wind, the ban also applies outside of towns and beaches, as there are numerous buildings here, often invisible at first glance, that must be protected from burning rockets.

By voluntarily refraining from the sale of rockets, fountains, and firecrackers classified as Class II, III, and IV, Sylt's retailers are supporting the ban on fireworks. In addition, officials from various authorities and organizations are appealing to residents and guests to refrain from bringing fireworks with them, thus making a valuable contribution to the agreed-upon approach.

Sylt Public Order Office

New Year's bathing

on January 01st, 2026 in Wenningstedt

If you're in the mood to kick off the swim season after New Year's Eve, you're welcome to come along as a warm-weather swimmer at the New Year's swim on January 1st—you just have to run into the North Sea first. We'll leave the outfit up to your creativity.
Only prior registration with Tourism Service Wenningstedt-Braderup Think about it – the number of participants is limited to 120. Otherwise: watching and cheering is of course unlimited and, well wrapped up, a lot of fun.

Registration for the New Year's swim 2026

Thursday, 01 of January 2026
14:00
Main staircase & kursaal³ in Wenningstedt

Sylt4Fun ice skating rink

in the Sylt4Fun Hall in Wenningstedt

When the days get shorter and, above all, colder, the fun doesn't have to be over.

In winter, Wenningstedt-Braderup offers a climate-friendly plastic ice skating rink where young and old can do laps—or even pirouettes?—or play ice hockey.

Opening hours for December 2025 to follow.

Date to follow.
open during the opening hours of the Sylt4Fun Hall
Sylt4Fun Hall

Clubs & Bars

Sylt's nightlife is as diverse as the island itself. From aperitifs on the beach to melon punch in a pub to champagne parties in a club: the choice is yours! The island's capital is known for its high density of bars and pubs.

Various party hotspots can be found on Westerland's Paulstraße. But that's not all: more venues are spread throughout the entire city center. Those looking for something a little more exclusive (but it's not a must), Kampen is sure to be a hit. Here, you can party hard in two legendary clubs!

To Sylt's nightlife

Bus travel on New Year's Eve

Rides on the SVG buses are truly spectacular and a lovely tradition. These serve as shuttles throughout the island throughout New Year's Eve. So you can leave your car in the garage; the bus ride is much more fun. The SVG buses run nonstop and free of charge until the early morning of January 1st.

Free bus travel
December 31, 18:00 PM to January 01, 04:00 AM

Sylt restaurants for your New Year's Eve menu

More than 200 restaurants offer—what else could you ask for?—plenty of fresh fish and mussels, as well as delicious regional and international meat specialties and vegetarian delicacies. All served with Sylt hospitality and delicately seasoned with sunset views. Perfect for a culinary start to your New Year's Eve.

The best seats are highly sought after, so early reservations are recommended. Whether you want a view of the sea or a starry sky, whether you love classic dishes or want to try something new, our restaurant search will help you find the perfect restaurant for your New Year's Eve celebration.

To the restaurant search

Sporty New Year

Everyone knows what New Year's resolutions are – and usually at the top of the list is doing more exercise. On Sylt, you can also end the old year with a sporty vibe or start the new one with a sporty vibe. Below you'll find the highlights for a sporty New Year's Eve.

How else you can put your sporting resolutions into practice on Sylt, we have put together for you on our Fitness page for your convenience.

New Year's Eve run

New Year's hikes

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