Sylt - Hörnum
Europe · Germany

Sylt - Hörnum

Southern tip wild card — waves and flat in one spot
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Photos: Rückenwind Kitesurf
Wind reliability
8/10
Water
Mixed wave/flat
Season
Apr – Oct
Skill level
Intermediate – Advanced
Local schools
5
About this spot

Hörnum is at the southern tip of Sylt and catches strong winds from multiple directions. The spot features a mix of wave riding on the west side and flatter water on the east. It is a less crowded alternative to Westerland with equally impressive conditions.

Kite schools & services
Duotone Pro Center Sylt
lessonsrental
VDWS-certified school in Westerland; teaches kitesurfing, windsurfing, wing foiling, SUP; Duotone and Fanatic gear; German and English instruction.
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Rückenwind Kitesurf
lessonsrental
Mobile school operating in Hörnum, List, and Möwennest; experienced team with brand new equipment.
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Surfhouse Sylt / I love Kitesurf Sylt
lessonsrental
UPS-truck mobile station at Ellenbogen and Möwennest (Hörnum); uses Duotone and ION gear.
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Kiteschule Sylt (Wassersportcenter Sylt)
lessonsrentalshop
Operates spots in Hörnum and Ellenbogen; offers kitesurfing, windsurfing, SUP, and used equipment sales.
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Kite School Pro Sylt
lessonsrental
IKO-certified with ATC/ITC instructor training programs; uses Core Kites and F-One equipment.
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54.7585° N
8.2887° E
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