Nestled in the beautiful nature of this island. In the dune room of the Söl’ring Hof, the hotel at the North Sea. You will find exactly that – a place right in the middle of it all. On the small terrace you sit protected from the wind and yet you can hear the sound of the sea.
Our dune rooms are named after Valeska Gert, Wulf Manne Decker and C. P. Hansen.
Valeska Gert became known as an eccentric dancer and mime, who also appeared on screen alongside Greta Garbo. She made films with Schlöndorff and Fellini. She lived primarily in Berlin, but in 1951 she opened the famous “Ziegenstall” in Kampen, where many like-minded people frequented. The place was furnished with wooden benches and milking stools, and the waiters would warble chansons or recite a poem. Gert died in 1978 and is buried in the cemetery of honour in Berlin.
In 1855, a few far-sighted Sylt residents officially proclaimed Westerland a seaside resort. In that year, 98 guests were counted. Wulf Manne Decker was one of the founders of the seaside resort and its first spa director from 1857. At his own expense, he had the island chronicler C.P. Hansen publish the first “Tourist Guide to Sylt”.
The Sylt chronicler C. P. Hansen lived from 1803 to 1879 and was primarily a teacher who, with two assistants, sometimes taught up to 120 pupils. In his spare time, he compiled extensive material on the history, culture and folklore of Sylt in numerous books and writings. He researched family chronicles, log books and official records and thus became a comprehensive connoisseur of the island. Hansen published the first Sylt travel guide: “Wegweiser für Badende in Westerland”. He is buried in the Keitum cemetery. In memory of his services, the C. P. Hansen Prize is awarded annually on Sylt for special achievements in the preservation of customs.
Looking into the dunes in the morning of your North Sea holiday definitely gives you the right Sylt feeling right away. The dune room is a cosy oasis of well-being with its special surroundings: a bathtub with shower, elegantly furnished 26 square metres and an enchanting view of the lively landscape.
The natural phenomena around the hotel at the North Sea shape the special charm of our house. The blooming heath, the rich mudflats and the wide beach surround us and our guests every day with all the shades of the changing seasons. The mix of wind, rapidly changing weather and sunshine in the dunes makes you feel happy and well tired. There are many ways to pamper yourself and unwind at the Söl’ring Hof. Warm up in the exclusive spa area on the dune before culinary specialities from the island are prepared in a unique menu in the 2-star restaurant.