The white and blue two-storey Friesenhaus in the centre of town is the most iconic, resembling a fairytale-like dollhouse tucked in between two tall chestnut trees. While it is a private residence, it is worth just a look from the outside.
Thatched-roof houses are also the way to go when it comes to finding accommodation, as they offer an authentic Sylt experience in a traditional home, often owned by local families who can offer great advice. Iconic to the region, the blue and white painted two-seater has a footrest that can be pulled out and a locakable drawer to keep towels, valuables and other beach attire.
The furniture has become so famous that almost 3, are exported as souvenirs each year. If you want to buy one for yourself, the Strandkorb factory , where the beach chairs are still made by hand, is located just 12km south of Westerland in the village of Rantum.
It is the perfect way to conclude a not-so-typical day in Germany. Holger Widera. Share using Email. By Steph Glinski 28th May Tiny Sylt presents a different side to Germany, driven by laid-back attitudes and old fashioned traditions that cannot be found anywhere else in the country. Related article: Riding the wave of change in Munich Located just south of the Danish border and stretching little more than 30km from north to south, quaint Sylt is under the radar for most international tourists.
List Sylt Germany Holger Widera. And strong demand is driving prices higher still. Depending on the location and size of a property, Axmann said the price tag can soar up to two million euros.
Standing beside the Sylt lighthouses are the landmark construction cranes. Despite the settlement boundaries in Westerland and the villages on the island being largely exhausted, unrelenting construction has continued. This is a development the doctor and environmentalist Roland Hoff Klocke has carefully monitored. In addition, of course, the outskirts of the villages are sought after. Even for those who inherit a house on Sylt, the property grab can cause problems.
Longtime pastor of Kampen and Keitum, Traugott Giessen, shared his insights on this issue. Often if siblings are to be able to pay the inheritance tax due, said Giessen, then the sale of the house is the only option. In his experience, the money from the sale could help three inheritors each buy their own home on the mainland.
Maintaining the family's island property, however, is something hardly anyone can afford. Peter Jensen, chairman of the cultural committee in the Sylt community of Archsum, agrees that heirs can hardly pay the accumulated backlog of investments needed to keep up an old thatched house.
The development in the island village Archsum is one example. The community now counts just people as Sylt residents. The number of second home owners is significantly higher. Many are no longer happy with the development, "but it can no longer be averted," Jensen said. Meanwhile, kindergartens and schools are closing on Sylt. There is a lack of young people, and over 3, migrate from the mainland daily by train to jobs on the island. The flight from Sylt has also affected the number of firefighters.
For example, the town of List is already lacking young volunteers, so the community had to enlist the aid of seniors in order to maintain operational strength. The last decade's developments may signal more problems to come for Sylt. They are making us like a factory. But we are not a factory. And the climate here is not such that you could market us like you would Mallorca.
Vacationers and second home owners love the North Sea island, but due to the property boom Sylt residents are turning into an endangered species. Europe is suffering a financial crisis, but it's also a cultural one. And it reflects just how differently people in the various European countries think and live. But there's hope for tackling the challenges. Visit the new DW website Take a look at the beta version of dw.
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