Sylt in November, when the beach belongs to the wind
October 28, 2026
I took the early train from Hamburg and changed at Niebüll. By noon the island was grey and silver, and the dunes were moving in the wind like slow animals.
Most places close after the autumn holidays, but the bakery in Keitum stays open, and that is enough. I walked from Kampen to the Red Cliff and back without meeting more than three people.
Tip: bring a proper hat. The wind here does not negotiate.