Westerland, DE
Part of the Sylt market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
€21.5k
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
35%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€208
12 mo avg
↑31%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
54 days
12 mo avg
↑2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€47
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Sylt market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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1
2
3
4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +€35,414 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +€3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €7•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +€2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €6•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +€2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €5•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +€9••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+•%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 9• (•%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
Studio (6.3 nights)
1 bedroom (6.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€297)
3 bedrooms (€275)
2 bedrooms (€142)
1 bedroom (€93)
Studio (€71)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (95%)
Independent hosts (5%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Sylt market averaged 5,140 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier.
An average Sylt listing earns €20K/year. High-performing listings earn €45K, while low-performing listings earn €8K.
Average occupancy in Sylt is 30%, producing RevPAR of €42 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Sylt, at €46K.
Rules vary across Sylt. Sylt (including Westerland and Kampen): Strict. Schleswig-Holstein law requires registration, permits difficult to obtain in residential zones. Many communities limit STRs to preserve housing. Active enforcement with fines and removal orders. Local resistance to tourism overload means regulations enforced seriously, though some hosts still operate illegally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Sylt Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 18%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in May and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are TV (98%), Kitchen (95%), Internet (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Sauna (+56%), Heating (+42%), Washing Machine (+36%).
Average daily rate in Sylt is €224, up 40% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in November.
Guests in Sylt book an average of 53 days in advance, up 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 52 days for 1-bedroom listings to 56 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday.