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A person standing in a field with tall grasses and a body of water in the background. 1
A person standing in front of a wall with multiple engraved memorial plaques. 2
A thatched-roof cottage with a green door, two windows, and a chimney. 3
A white building with a thatched roof and the numbers '1683' on the wall. 4
A traditional thatched-roof house with a white exterior, a gravel driveway, and a clear blue sky. 5
By Christina Lohmann
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Overview

    • Join a real Sylt native on an exciting journey through time
    • Discover historic Frisian houses in Westerland away from the hustle and bustle
    • Be inspired by the eventful history of a large family

Activity location

    • Westerland
    • Westerland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kirchenweg 37, 25980 Sylt, Deutschland | Meet in front of the entrance to the Old Village Church of St. Niels
    • Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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    90-minute guided tour of Alt-Westerland with a certified tour guide

What you can expect

  • Westerland is now the lively center of Sylt – but behind the shopping streets and the beach promenade lies a turbulent past. On this guided walking tour, you will discover Alt-Westerland together with a native of Sylt and embark on an exciting journey through time.

    The tour begins at the Old Village Church of St. Niels, the historic heart of the town. From here, the walking tour takes you past lovingly preserved Frisian houses and through streets that tell of the challenges of earlier centuries. Learn how storm surges threatened the village and how the inhabitants once lived under simple conditions from fishing and whaling.

    The story of a large Sylt family brings the development of Westerland to life – from a vulnerable island village to today's seaside resort of national importance. Personal anecdotes, historical background, and local insights make this guided tour an authentic encounter with the island's history.

    After about 90 minutes, the walking tour ends with a new perspective on Westerland and its past.

Location

Activity location

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    • Westerland
    • Westerland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kirchenweg 37, 25980 Sylt, Deutschland | Meet in front of the entrance to the Old Village Church of St. Niels
    • Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany