Living & working on Sylt

Even though the island, with its roughly one hundred square kilometres of living space, may seem rather small, there are many different crafts present. From thatching to carpentry, hairdressing and baking to electrical engineering, the list is long.

The accommodations on the island of Sylt are as varied as the demand from guests themselves. The hotel industry accounts for a not inconsiderable proportion of this. From friendly family-run establishments with personal service to exclusive 5-star luxury hotels, the island's repertoire effortlessly covers the needs and wishes of Sylt fans and at the same time offers extensive career opportunities for those interested in the hotel industry.

As diverse as the Sylt public may be, the spectrum of retail on Sylt is equally broad. Exclusive boutiques are just as present as sporty and casual shops. But it is not only in terms of fashion that the island has a lot to offer. Bookshops, cosmetics shops, drugstores, furniture stores, pharmacies, toy and grocery shops and many more characterise the island's retail sector. Among them are numerous companies that train and are also interested in the further training of their employees. Jobs in this sector are sometimes offered on a seasonal and long-term basis.

Sylt is known and loved far beyond the island as a culinary Mecca. From the beach bistro to the cosy bar to the exclusive restaurant: there are continuously various job offers in the more than 200 gastronomic establishments on Sylt, which are happy to receive applications.

The largest educational institution on the island is the Sylt School Centre with a secondary school and a community school section. Four primary schools, a Danish school and a vocational school round off the educational offer on the island. But of course there is also something for the little ones: a total of 10 day-care centres, kindergartens and cribs lovingly look after the island's children.

With the steady growth of tourism on Sylt, the need for seasonal workers in the industries has developed continuously. Know-how, staff and help are sought in all areas for the season. The Sylt season lasts roughly from Easter up to and including the autumn holidays. Flats and staff accommodation are sometimes provided by the bosses. This makes arriving on Sylt much easier. Experience shows, however, that a season often turns into a long-lasting island life.

The topics of health and recreation are deeply anchored in the heart of the island's philosophy. The core area of the health sector, traditional health care, is also vital on Sylt. Medical practices with different specialisations as well as the Asklepios Clinic form the island's health care network.