Americans asking why they might consider a 26-mile long, 50-square-mile island three hours north of Hamburg for a visit are likely unaware of the luxury ingredients of this tiny getaway destination. • ...

High up in the north of Germany, right on the border with Denmark, lies the North Sea island of Sylt. Unless you are flying into Sylt Airport, you will likely be taking the train up from the old port ...

A few years ago, my older daughter came home from second grade and at dinner announced an amazing discovery. “There was a wall!” she said. My husband and I looked at each other. I’m American; he’s ...

The Fresian island of Sylt, a narrow slip of prime beachfront between the North and Wadden seas, first formed 800 years ago, but the scenic destination proffering luxe getaways only recently received ...