St. Peter-Ording to Surpass Sylt in Tourist Tax Rates
In 2025, St. Peter-Ording will increase its tourist tax by 33%, making it more expensive than Sylt.
- St. Peter-Ording will raise its tourist tax from 3 to 4 euros per day during the high season starting in 2025.
- The increase marks the first significant change in the tourist tax since 2007, attributed to rising costs.
- Sylt's tourist tax will remain at 3.90 euros per day, keeping it slightly cheaper than St. Peter-Ording.
- Tourist taxes fund amenities like clean beaches, lifeguards, and local events in coastal towns.
- Other tourist destinations such as Helgoland and Usedom are still determining their 2025 rates.