Buhne 16 beach
Located in the northwestern part of Germany on the island of Sylt, which is considered the most prestigious resort area of the country. The island is connected to the mainland by a narrow bulk dam, along which a railway bed is laid. The train is the main ground way to get to Sylt, motorists can transport their "iron horses" on special railway platforms. On the island there is a small airport that accepts domestic flights and private jets.
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Beach description
Sylt is mostly preferred by well-to-do German tourists. They are attracted by a rare feeling of space and freedom, numerous oyster farms and endless sand beaches stretching all along the shore.
The many kilometers long coastal line is covered with snow white sand and surrounded with picturesque dunes among which special paths and wooden bridges are laid. The beach is equipped with water closets, changing cabins and nice wicker cabins protecting from sun and wind. The sea is crystal clear and cool, and water temperature doesn't exceed 20 C. However, there are always many beachgoers here in summer season: people walk along the beach, take sun baths, engage in surfing and kiteboarding which are very popular here. Waves on Sylt west beach are rather specific (locals call them "svellas"): they can appear without any strong wind, reach only 50 m in terms of length, and are not too strong. Surfers were the first people to make this beach fashionable and to turn it into Mecca for rich and handsome people. Starting from 1970ies, sports competitions and noisy youth parties have been held here that became the specialty of Buhne 16.
Beside surfers, this beach is often visited by families with small kids and mature couples. Kids willingly swarm in the sand and makes sand pies, and adults play football and volley-ball, enjoy water games, or take sun baths. The beach is equipped with water closets, shower stalls and sling chairs, it also has special wicker cabins to change and to hide from sun and wind.
It's as crowded at Buhne 16 in the evening: older visitors go to beach restaurants, and young people party hard in bars and discos till the morning. Many people go for a walk to the neighboring Campen beach with the coolest parties on the beach, where you can meet European celebrities. Many celebrities own real estate on Sylt teh average price of which is within the range from 3 to 5 mln Euros.
It should be also noted that Buhne 16 is the first nudist beach in Germany taht received its official status back in 1920. Recently, the center of naturists' life moved to Campen where gay clubs and other non-traditional establishments started opening, and these places became home to real valuers of full unity with nature, and spirit and body freedom. They are mostly represented by young athletic guys and slim maidens with long hair waving in the breeze, although there are also elderly people who were almost pioneers of young nudist movement. The beach size allow all visitors to feel cozy and comfortable and to pay no special attention to the fact whether clothes are present. Beach police monitors order and is merciless in fines for decency break, or inappropriate behavior.
When is the best time to go?
The best time to visit the beaches of Germany is July-August, when the Baltic Sea becomes warm enough for swimming, but the air is still cool enough for excursions.
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The entire territory of the island is a nature reserve, and the adjacent shallows are protected by UNESCO. High-rise buildings are not allowed here, and rare bird habitats are completely closed to visitors. Real estate on Sylt is very expensive, there is mostly private property, many of which belong to the German elite.
The closest hotels to Buhne 16 are in Kampen, one of the most attractive for its price, level of service and location is Hotel Rungholt – a small family hotel five minutes walk from the sea. The complex consists of two charming two-storey buildings in the traditional North Frisian style, harmoniously blending into the local landscape. Spacious, rustic-style rooms with balconies and spacious terraces with magnificent views of the sea and surroundings. It offers satellite TV, free internet access and private parking. The building is surrounded by a lush garden with a relaxation area with a playground and a barbecue area. Visitors are free to use the pool and sauna, and the buffet breakfast is also included in the price. Two kilometers from the hotel there is a golf club, and a five-minute drive from the Sülter Velle water park.
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In addition to beautiful beaches, unspoiled nature and fun parties, Sylt is famous for its luxurious oysters, which sometimes reach a weight of almost 80 grams. Oyster farms are arranged along the entire beach, and you can taste the most elite mollusks just north of Buhne 16, in the municipality of List (on the menu they are listed as "Sylter Royal").
The best restaurant SorlingHof, marked by two Michelin stars, is located in the secluded southern part pf the island, on a narrow isthmus, the width of which is only half a kilometer. And in Kampen, the most popular place is the glamorous beach bar Kupferkanne, where you can meet famous media people and rich people from the Forbes list.