Schleswig-Holstein Allocates €39 Million for Sylt Coastal Protection

The initiative will use 5.6 million cubic meters of sand over four years to combat erosion and safeguard the mainland from storm surges.

The Schleswig-Holstein government has approved €39 million for sand replenishment along Sylt’s coasts from 2025 to 2028.
A total of 5.6 million cubic meters of sand will be distributed, with 3.9 million cubic meters directed to the island's west coast and 1 million to a sand reef offshore.
Sylt plays a crucial role in protecting the mainland from storm surges, alongside the Halligen islands and coastal dikes, according to Environment Minister Tobias Goldschmidt.
Without these measures, Sylt’s coastline would erode by one to four meters annually, posing significant risks to the region.
The Danish contractor Rohde Nielsen A/S, which has handled similar projects in the past, will carry out the sand replenishment work.