Sylt Getting there & around

Getting around

Sylt is well covered by buses (836 100; www.svg-sylt.de). The two main north–south connections run at 20-minute intervals during the day; these are Line 1 (Westerland–Wenningstedt–Kampen–List) and Line 2 (Westerland–Rantum–Hörnum). There are four other lines, and prices are calculated by zone, ranging from €1.45 to €5.95. Tell the driver your destination. Some buses have bicycle hangers.

Cycling is extremely popular and Fahrradverleih (bike-hire) outlets abound. In Westerland, the most convenient place is Fahrrad am Bahnhof (5803; Platform No 1, Hauptbahnhof); Tieves (870 226; Listlandstrasse 15, List), at the north of the island, also offers bike hire.

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