The famous Sansibar set in the dunes on Sylt. Up to 5,000 guests visit each day in peak times.

Restaurant icons: sand dune magic at Sanisbar

Herbert Hacker, 11.08.2022

Sansibar on the island of Sylt is a cult restaurant set in the sand dunes, frequented by celebrities and the wealthy. Here is the story of the beach cabin that became Germany's highest-turnover restaurant.

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It is probably Germany's most famous pub – or at least one of the most famous. Not because celebrity chefs have made their mark here or because Michelin stars or other awards have been won here. It is not a gourmet mecca with elaborate high cuisine. Basically, Sansibar on the island of Sylt between Rantum and Hörnum is nothing more than a beach hut in the middle of the dunes by the sea. It always has been the way and it still is.

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