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Schedule changes and information

On this page you will find current schedule changes and other information that might be important for our passengers.

More ferries, less stress.

To ensure you have a relaxed journey to and from Sylt, we are running more frequent services between Christmas and New Year:

From Boxing Day onwards, we will be operating a special timetable to ensure you have a particularly relaxed and flexible journey to Sylt.
An extended timetable will continue to apply on New Year's Day and January 2.
On January 3 and 4, we have also adjusted the times so that your journey home is also stress-free.

Check the timetable now and secure your seats

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