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The Old Lighthouse in the Dunes of Sylt
The island of Sylt, Germany's northernmost tip, is well-known its pristine beaches, thatched-roof houses and spectacular dune landscape. The west side of Sylt meets the waves of the North Sea, while the east side faces the quiet Wadden Sea. On a sunny day, you can see Denmark from here.
Sylt is also famous for its nude beaches; after all, the island opened the first official nude beach in Germany in 1920.Take a visual tour over the island and enjoy photos of Sylt's beauty.
The old lighthouse, near the village of Keitum, is a landmark of Sylt. It lies hidden in the dunes, close to the shore of the North Sea.
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The Beach of Sylt
Sylt has a 25 mile-long beach which faces the North Sea. Spend your day here in a traditional roofed wicker chair - they are very comfortable and keep you out of the sun. Some even have little trays and cupholders.
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Fresh Oysters from the North Sea, Sylt
Sylt is famous for its fresh seafood - oysters are especially recommended. There are pletny of seafood restaurants all over the island, but a great tip is Restaurant Sansibar; it is directly at the beach and offers great views of the ocean and the dune landscape.