Red Cliff, Kampen
Rotes Kliff
A red sea cliff stretching about 4.5 km between Kampen and Wenningstedt, with a wooden boardwalk along its top overlooking the North Sea. It is a symbol of Sylt.
The Red Cliff is Sylt's most famous natural landmark. The sea cliff rises as high as 52 m. Its reddish-brown color comes from oxidized iron-bearing glacial deposits, and it looks especially striking in the sunset light. A wooden boardwalk and viewing platforms run along the top, and a wide sandy beach lies below. At the cliff's edge stands the Red Cliff Lighthouse, which serves as a navigation marker. Wind and waves erode the cliff further back every year, so climbing the cliff face and lingering beneath it are strictly prohibited. You can park in Kampen and walk up to the top, or walk along the beach from Wenningstedt.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Uwe Dune
- Denghoog
- Kampen
- Braderup Heath
- Westerland Beach & Promenade
- Sylt Aquarium
- Keitum & St. Severin
- Altfriesisches Haus