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Westerland Beach — Germany
City & resort

Westerland Beach

Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein · 🇩🇪 Germany

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Germany's most famous island resort meets the open North Sea — wicker beach chairs, white sand and real surf.

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Sea temperature
~17°C in the warm season
Water
Green open North Sea with proper waves
Sand
Broad white-gold sand lined with hundreds of hooded wicker Strandkörbe
Swimming
Real swell and tidal pull; swim between the flags at the guarded zones
Surf
Consistent beach breaks; the Windsurf World Cup runs off Brandenburger Strand each autumn
Best time to visit
Jun-Aug
Setting
Six kilometres of promenade-backed sand fronting Sylt's busy main town, dunes stretching away north and south
Beach type
City & resort
Region
Europe

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Westerland Beach: frequently asked questions

Where is Westerland Beach?

Westerland Beach is at Sylt, on the coast of Germany.

What is the sea temperature at Westerland Beach?

In the warm season the sea at Westerland Beach reaches about 17°C. Green open North Sea with proper waves.

When is the best time to visit Westerland Beach?

The best time to visit Westerland Beach is Jun-Aug. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Westerland Beach have?

Westerland Beach has broad white-gold sand lined with hundreds of hooded wicker Strandkörbe.

Is Westerland Beach good for swimming?

Real swell and tidal pull; swim between the flags at the guarded zones.

Can you surf at Westerland Beach?

Consistent beach breaks; the Windsurf World Cup runs off Brandenburger Strand each autumn.

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