New Year's Eve storm: North Sea islands overcrowded - ferries and trains fully booked!

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At the turn of the year 2025/26, the North Sea coast is in high demand: ferries to Sylt, Amrum and Föhr are fully booked.

Zum Jahreswechsel 2025/26 sorgt die Nordseeküste für hohe Nachfrage: Fähren nach Sylt, Amrum und Föhr sind ausgebucht.
At the turn of the year 2025/26, the North Sea coast is in high demand: ferries to Sylt, Amrum and Föhr are fully booked.

New Year's Eve storm: North Sea islands overcrowded - ferries and trains fully booked!

In the last days of the year, numerous holidaymakers head to the North Sea to properly celebrate New Year's Eve. The North Sea islands such as Sylt, Amrum and Föhr are particularly popular, where demand for accommodation and transport options is skyrocketing. How NDR According to reports, around 8,000 people travel by ferry to the islands every day and the ferry connections are largely fully booked. If you want to plan at short notice, you should start looking for free spaces online early or park your car in Dagebüll, as there is enough space for pedestrians.

The Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei has activated its entire fleet for the main arrival days from December 26th to 28th. On these days, four ferries are in use at the same time and can accommodate more than 1,000 passengers and around 70 vehicles. The car trains from Niebüll are now full, and the crossings from the Danish island of Rømø to Sylt are largely fully booked.

Popular accommodations for the turn of the year

Accommodation on the North Sea is in high demand, and 60 percent of accommodation on Föhr is already fully booked. Many holidaymakers opt for private holiday homes and apartments, which are ideal for a New Year's Eve celebration. Popular options are available in Büsum as well as in Sankt Peter-Ording and Sylt. How Vacation Guru highlights, the travel periods can be individually adjusted and special filters such as sauna or dog-friendly accommodation can be used.

There are numerous options for groups, couples or families who want to welcome the New Year on the North Sea. Wellness hotels are particularly interesting for couples and often offer their own areas with a pool and sauna. In addition, many wellness offers are also available in winter and ensure relaxing hours during your stay.

New Year's Eve on the North Sea

The time on the North Sea on New Year's Eve is unique. The coastal region is festively decorated and invites you to take contemplative walks in the winter light. Whether loud and cheerful with a sea view or quiet and cozy in front of the fireplace, there is something for everyone here. North Sea tourism emphasizes how important this time is to escape from everyday life and get some fresh air. You can unwind with a cup of hot tea in one of the cozy holiday homes.

If you haven't decided on your plans yet, you should hurry up - the time until the turn of the year is running out and bookings are in greater demand than ever!