From the beach to your own garden - bid on your Lister beach feeling
First, second, third - sold!
Beach chair auction
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10 October 2026
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13:30 - 14:15 p.m. Accreditation
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14:30 pm start of the auction
You'll have another chance to secure your very own piece of List on Saturday, October 10, 2026. We're auctioning off charming, lovingly restored beach chairs from List. Each chair has its own story to tell and even brings a little bit of List sand with it. Whether as a cozy reading nook in the garden, a unique piece of furniture on the patio, or simply as a reminder of unforgettable days by the sea – a beach chair from List on Sylt is always a special eye-catcher.
Our beach chair auction isn't just a chance to win a unique souvenir or gift, it's also an exciting event for the whole family. Experience the special atmosphere as the coveted beach chairs are bid on. The thrill of an auction is guaranteed.
From October 5th, the beach chairs will be available at the harbor in List on Sylt for inspection and test sitting. This allows anyone interested to get a good impression before the bids are placed on auction day. All beach chairs are also pictured in the auction booklet .
Those unable to attend in person have the option of submitting a preliminary bid . This will then become the new starting bid. If no higher bid is received, the beach chair will be awarded to the bidder at the stated preliminary bid.
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Important! The beach chair must be paid for to the auctioneer by debit/Mastercard/Visa card or cash after the auction has ended.
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Public beach chair auction 2024 -
StraKo auction -
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Beach chair at the harbor
FAQs about our auction
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The beach chair auction will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
13:30 p.m. Start of accreditation for all those who wish to bid. Important: Bring your ID card!
Auction begins at 14:30 p.m. -
The auction begins at 14:30 p.m. and typically lasts 1,5-2 hours.
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The beach chair auction is open to the public and will take place in the foyer of the Erlebniszentrum Naturgewalten (Nature Forces Adventure Center), Hafenstr. 37 in List on Sylt.
Registration is not necessary to attend. To bid, you will need to present your ID card on-site starting at 13:30 PM. -
Accreditation begins at 13:30 p.m. Without accreditation, bidding on a beach chair is not possible.
An identity card is required for accreditation. -
After registration (accreditation) you will receive a bidder number.
During the auction, you raise this clearly if you want to place a bid.
The auctioneer clearly announces the starting bid, bidding increments, and the knockdown.
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Approximately 40 beach chairs will be auctioned. These have stood on our beaches for several years, were previously refurbished, and still retain some of the "Lister character."
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From October 5, 2026, all beach chairs to be auctioned will be available for public viewing and test sitting on the harbor forecourt in List.
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Prices vary depending on demand.
In recent years, they have ranged between €250 and €500, and sometimes even higher for special copies (e.g. with certain dates). -
Payment is due immediately after the auction, either in cash, by debit card, or by VISA/Mastercard.
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Upon the winning of the auction, ownership and risk pass to the new owner. Collection must take place no later than the next business day.
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A written preliminary bid can be submitted. This can be submitted either in person at the List Tourist Information Office on Sylt or by email to vorgebot@list-sylt.de. Important: The preliminary bid must be submitted in full by October 0, 8.10.2025, at the latest and will only be included in the auction upon prior receipt of payment. The preliminary bid is the new starting bid and will be accepted if no higher bid is received.
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The auction will take place indoors at the adventure center and is therefore weather-independent.