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Mythos Sylt: Cost of Gyros? False Facts & True Prices!
Discover the multifaceted island of Sylt: luxury, prejudices and culinary highlights – the perfect holiday destination in northern Germany.
Mythos Sylt: Cost of Gyros? False Facts & True Prices!
Vacationing on Sylt is always a topic that excites people's minds. The island is considered the epitome of wealth and offers a variety of experiences that go far beyond what some people expect. But although Sylt is often associated with clichés and prejudices, there are still very special corners that surprise.
A popular meeting place on the island is the “Habibi Sylt” snack bar in Westerland. Night owls in particular will get their money's worth here, as the opening times are designed until late at night so that you can grab a snack even after a long evening. The quality of the food, including fries, tzatziki and gyros, is praised by users on Instagram. But a comment from a user caused a stir when he claimed that a kebab costs 50 euros. Another Instagram user quickly cleared up this misunderstanding, because there is no kebab in “Habibi” and the prices are far from exorbitant. This shows once again that despite all the prejudices about prices on Sylt, the reality is often different. Moin.de provides interesting insights into this.
Life and luxury on Sylt
Every year, over a million visitors flock to the island, which is also internationally known for its high property prices. A house in the sought-after location of Kampen can easily cost over 30 million euros. The real estate agent Eric Weißmann knows about the special features of this exclusive region and has published a book called “But Please with Reet”. In it he describes the life of the rich on Sylt, with their preference for thatched roofs often being discussed. According to Welt.de, the conspicuous display of wealth is often absent on Sylt because the island is a “closed shop” and understatement is preferred.
The cuisine on Sylt is no less extravagant. In the “Henry’s” restaurant, luxury pizzas can be ordered for up to 999.99 euros. In addition, the new luxury hotel “Lanserhof” in List will be the most expensive hotel in Germany with prices starting at 10,000 euros for two weeks. Accommodation in holiday homes is also not exactly cheap and can easily cost over 2,000 euros per night.
Challenges and clichés
Despite the island's impressive advantages, there are also downsides. Recently, a video that spread xenophobic slogans caused a stir and discussion on social networks. The reactions to this show that the prejudices that many people have about the island are still alive. [Spiegel.de].
Overall, Sylt is a place full of contrasts – from luxury and impressive nature to social challenges. The combination of rich cultural heritage and contemporary problems makes the island a unique microcosm in which life is constantly evolving. Despite the jokes and clichés about wealth, many people here live in harmony and show that there is more than just money and luxury.