Sylt increases tourist tax: vacation will be even more expensive in 2026!

Sylt increases tourist tax: vacation will be even more expensive in 2026!

Sylt, Deutschland - The popular holiday destinations on Sylt will become even more expensive from 2026. The tourist tax for tourists on the North Sea island is increased from 3.90 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 increasing costs is increased expenses, especially for personnel, so reports Watson .

The raising also affects the low season. Here the tourist tax rises from 1.95 euros to 2.05 euros per day. The tourist tax vary in different places on Sylt:

• Hörnum: 3.70 euros (low season: 1.85 euros)
• List: 3.30 euros (low season: 1.50 euros)
• Wenningstedt: 3.00 euros (low season: 1.50 euros - cheapest community)
• Kampen: 4.00 euros (low season: 2.00 euros)
• Westerland, Rantum, Tinnum, Keitum, Munkmarsch, Archsum, Morsum: 3.90 euros (low season: 1.95 euros)

Overview of the tourist tax on Sylt

The tourist tax is an inevitable delivery for most tourists, which is collected per capita and overnight stay. Children and adolescents under the age of 18 are exempt from payment. People with severe disabilities can also receive discounts in some cases, while dogs are excluded from the tourist tax.

The revenue from the tourist tax flow into the construction and care of public facilities such as parks and beaches. In addition, protection by lifeguards at certain beach sections is financed by these means. According to SWP , the tourist taxes on Sylt were not increased in 2025, in contrast to other German regions. On Sylt, however, you stay most cost -intensive compared to other popular travel destinations.

With the innovations for the tourist tax, the North Sea island of Sylt will not only be more expensive, but also remain a popular destination for holidaymakers, which, despite the increasing costs, has many amenities.