Sylt

The interior of spindly Sylt is sparse, yet it has over 40 kilometers of the seashore. The Königin der Nordsee (Queen of the North Sea), located near Germany's northernmost coast, features white sand beaches backed up by beautiful red rocks. Rolling dunes lead to wide beaches where there are usually more seals than people.

There is evidence of human occupancy dating back to 3000 BC in this area, which was once part of Jutland. Some locals still speak the native dialect of Söl'ring, which is a combination of Danish, Dutch, and English, although it is eroding, as is most of the island. The island is distinguished by well-known vacation communities such as Westerland, as well as its own adjacent desolate island of Amrum. This is also the location of Germany's first official nudist beach, which was constructed in 1920.

Sylt is a popular destination for jet setters and backpackers due to its beautiful beach. The island's western and northern coasts include about 40 kilometers of sandy white beaches. Swimmers, surfers, and sunbathers throng the beach during peak season, and the famed Strandkorb beach chairs line up in the sand. But Sylt's allure extends beyond its limitless beaches.

Sylt's enchantment captivates both first-time and repeats visitors. Thatched-roof homes coexist with seas of long grass that sway with the breeze. Wild rose carpets with exquisite pink flowers cascade across the countryside. Sunsets generate flashes of color in the sky and on the ocean in the crystal-clean North Sea air. When you fall in love with Sylt, you will be in love for the rest of your life.

Location: 25980 Sylt, Germany