The board at your feet, the kite firmly in your grip - those who are passionate about playing with the elements of water and wind will find the best conditions on Sylt. Nowhere else can kitesurfers pursue their passion on more days of the year. And if the wind direction doesn't suit you, you can simply change the side of the island. And the fun can continue. No wonder that the annual Kitesurf World Cup in Germany naturally takes place on Sylt. The experienced "Watermen" of the water sports schools on Sylt do not only introduce newcomers to the demanding sport. With their experience and knowledge of the tides, they also know the best time for a special nature experience: kite surfing on a sandbank in the middle of the North Sea. Have fun taming the kite!

Hawaii feeling on the North Sea beach? You'll find it on Sylt. This is where the German surf culture originated: Since the 1950s, not only a stiff breeze has been blowing across the island, but also a touch of casual surfer lifestyle. Suitable conditions can be found by beginners and advanced surfers on the west coast with its approximately 40 kilometers of beach. The best chances for constant waves are from September to April. Popular surf spots on Sylt include Buhne 16, the Sturmhaube in Kampen, the Kartoffelkiste or K4 in Hörnum. For the perfect wave you have to be patient on Sylt. But when all the necessary factors come together and a good "swell" forms, the wave-hungry surfers plunge into the tides. The special energy and fun of this sport can then be felt all the way to the dune-lined beach - risk of infection included!

Sylt is an absolute horse paradise. More than 30 kilometers of bridle paths invite you to discover the island on horseback amidst a picture-book backdrop. Big and small horse lovers can book lessons at the six riding stables and choose from a wide range of riding and driving activities. A ride in the Wadden Sea is certainly one of the unforgettable experiences on Sylt: With experienced riding instructors it goes in the springy-loose gallop over the soft ground of the mudflats. You would like to experience this pleasure with your own horse? On the ships of the FRS Syltfähre horse trailers are also welcome on board (LINK?). Locally, numerous farms offer guest stalls for the four-hoofed visitors to the island. By the way: With the common active vacation on Sylt you do not only something good for yourself. Your horse also benefits from the invigorating effect of the healthy stimulating climate, which prevents respiratory and skin diseases, for example. So nothing stands in the way of happiness on this earth!

The most northerly golf course in Germany can be found on Sylt. But the four 18-hole golf courses are not only at the top of the map: Regular top rankings on national and international hit lists confirm the highest attractiveness of the golf resorts in the midst of the dune and heath landscape. Their gates are also open to non-club members. The Budesand golf course at the southern end of the island, for example, offers real links golf. With a view of the neighboring islands of Amrum and Föhr, players here can face the tricky tasks of a "links course" almost all year round. Whether deep pot bunkers or treacherous roughs - special skills and new strategies are required here. Everywhere on the island, golfers can expect an additional handicap: from a light gust of air to a strong gust, the wind on Sylt is always part of the game and provides many a sporting challenges.

Put on your shoes and go. Running is wonderfully uncomplicated. It's just as easy to find the perfect jogging route on Sylt: on sandy beaches, between dunes, on the dikes, in the heath, in the forest or on the beach promenade - the island offers varied running routes for every training level. The lack of inclines is compensated by the sometimes strong headwind on Sylt and thus provides an extra training effect. If you want to improve not only your fitness while running, but also your knowledge of the island, you should take part in the Sightseeing Run in List. On the 10- to 12-kilometer loop, participants learn exciting facts about the history of the town. Despite all the effort, Sylt spoils its joggers with impressive panoramas, unique light moods or - with a little luck - a glimpse of a rare representative of the island's rich flora and fauna. Who will actually notice here that they are doing sports?