Former chip shop in Westerland: Bargain or risk?

Former chip shop in Westerland: Bargain or risk?

A very special real estate hit in Westerland on Sylt is now for sale: a former snack stand that exudes a real North Sea holiday atmosphere with its charming brick building and an area of ​​25 square meters. The starting bid for this auction is an attractive 270,000 euros and will make the hearts of investors who may also be thinking about converting the property beat faster. Where exactly is the sticking point? The location is only about a ten-minute walk from the beach, which makes the property particularly interesting, as moin.de reports.

The building, which previously served as a chip shop and ice cream parlor and was used for holiday rentals, has a total usable area of ​​around 150 square meters. This includes a small shed and a converted loft. The premises are in a well-kept condition and there is also a grease extraction system in the attic. However, interested buyers must note that the use is officially designated as commercial space and private use is excluded. But if you have the necessary intuition, you may be able to apply for a change of use to use the property as an office space or café.

Real estate auction in Berlin

The auction will take place on June 26, 2025 in Berlin. The organizer is Deutsche Immobilienauktionen AG (DGA), which will be auctioning off several interesting properties in the coming days. A total of 62 properties from nine federal states are on offer, with a total value of around 14 million euros. There are also three properties on offer on Sylt, and the commercial property in Westerland is particularly attracting a lot of attention, like dga-investor.de reported.

What exactly is still being auctioned? A property in Westerland of an impressive 9,300 m², which has a minimum bid of 895,000 euros, as well as an agricultural area in Morsum, which is going into auction from just 29,000 euros. So there is something for every budget and every investment level. The auctions take place at the Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade and offer the opportunity to bid on site, by telephone or in writing.

Open questions and opportunities

The last use of the snack stand has been history since 2014, but the potential for a new era is clearly noticeable. With a little feeling for real estate and well-thought-out concepts, something new could emerge here. Possible information on other commercial properties in the region can also be viewed on immobilienscout24.de to get a comprehensive market overview.

It remains to be seen whether the small, charming building will ultimately be used as a café, office space or even as a restaurant again - but one thing is certain: a good hand at this auction can quickly pay off.