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Sylt increases tourist tax: holidays will be even more expensive in 2026!
Sylt will increase the tourist tax from 2026. Read how the new fees affect tourists in high and low seasons.
Sylt increases tourist tax: holidays will be even more expensive in 2026!
The popular holiday destinations on Sylt will be even more expensive from 2026. The tourist tax for tourists on the North Sea island will be increased from 3.90 euros to 4.10 euros per day in the high season. This even exceeds the previously highest prices in Kampen, which were 4 euros. The decision for this increase was made unanimously in the Finance Committee. The reason for the rising costs is increased expenses, especially for personnel, it is reported Watson.
The increase also affects the off-season. Here the tourist tax increases from 1.95 euros to 2.05 euros per day. The tourist taxes vary in different places on Sylt:
- Hörnum: 3,70 Euro (Nebensaison: 1,85 Euro)
- List: 3,30 Euro (Nebensaison: 1,50 Euro)
- Wenningstedt: 3,00 Euro (Nebensaison: 1,50 Euro – günstigste Gemeinde)
- Kampen: 4,00 Euro (Nebensaison: 2,00 Euro)
- Westerland, Rantum, Tinnum, Keitum, Munkmarsch, Archsum, Morsum: 3,90 Euro (Nebensaison: 1,95 Euro)
Overview of the tourist taxes on Sylt
The tourist tax is an unavoidable fee for most tourists, which is charged per person per night. Children and young people under the age of 18 are exempt from payment. In some cases, people with severe disabilities can also receive discounts, while dogs are excluded from the tourist tax.
The income from the tourist tax flows into the construction and maintenance of public facilities such as parks and beaches. In addition, protection by lifeguards on certain sections of the beach is also financed with these funds. Loud SWP The tourist taxes on Sylt will not be increased in 2025, in contrast to other German regions. Compared to other popular travel destinations, staying on Sylt is the most expensive during the high season.
With the changes to the tourist tax, the North Sea island of Sylt will not only be more expensive, but will also remain a popular destination for holidaymakers that has many amenities to offer despite the rising costs.