BUDERSAND Hotel - Golf & Spa - Sylt
2nd place: Arrive, take a deep breath and relax. Endless space and tranquillity, unique nature and a hotel that combines high-quality facilities and warm service to perfection - BUDERSAND offers countless opportunities for enjoyment and relaxation for all those who want to experience a few days of intense island feeling in a relaxed but luxurious way and forget everyday life.
Located directly by the sea, guests can relax in modern architecture, enjoy a wide range of culinary delights and listen to the sound of the sea. The overall atmosphere is characterized by individuality and an appreciation of art and culture. A library hand-picked by Elke Heidenreich and the outstanding collection of contemporary art with over 200 works underline the unique character of the five-star superior hotel.
With stylish elegance, the elements of the typical island landscape and the noble interior are combined to create a unique and, above all, harmonious whole on the 73-hectare site. The modern interior architecture of the hotel is characterized by an elegant yet sporty design that has been carefully accentuated with fine natural materials: Always following the credo "less is more", there is no sensory overload here, but rather a return to the essentials, paired with the highest quality, sophisticated amenities and a fantastic view of the sea or the Budersand golf course.
The interior of the rooms impresses with large panoramic windows, fine parquet flooring, oversized beds with high-quality mattresses and fine bed linen, handmade furnishings and contemporary art on the walls. Meanwhile, the bathrooms inspire with fine Perlino Bianco marble, bathtub, rain shower and various lighting moods for a pleasure like in a private spa.
Anyone looking for the ultimate island wellness will find it at Spa.budersand: Guests are treated to more than 1,000 m² with a large swimming pool, a sauna area with various saunas, a steam bath and a large fresh air terrace in the warmer months with a refreshing outdoor shower in the dunes. Another highlight is the relaxation room and various treatment cabins with a direct view of the North Sea. From here, you can not only enjoy the magnificent view, but also a varied massage and beauty program.
Under the motto "Nordic Fusion", KAI3's Michelin-starred kitchen serves up elaborate culinary works of art under the direction of Michelin-starred chef Felix Gabel. Inspired by the North Sea coast outside the restaurant's windows, cuisine styles from all over the world find a new home at KAI3 and are waiting to be discovered in carefully staged 5-course menus.If you want to enjoy "the best of the land and sea" in a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere, the Strönholt restaurant, high above the hotel in the dunes, is the place to be. Whether it's a light lunch or an upscale dinner, the Strönholt is located directly on the golf course and offers not only the full variety of its culinary calendar, but also a panoramic view of the Hörnum marina, the North Sea and the Budersand (the hotel by the sea).
But the Mediterranean climate has also found its place in the south of Sylt: At the long wooden table of Vinothek.budersand, guests can discover Italian antipasti as well as grilled dishes typical of the country, always accompanied by Budersand's coordinated wine selection.
Germany's first real links course with a classic Scottish design was created in the natural dune landscape of the surrounding area, which is protected by nature conservation laws. The 73-hectare site, characterized by heathland and waving marram grass, offers panoramic views of the sea and the neighbouring islands of Föhr and Amrum. The uncompromising course design satisfies even the most demanding golfers. Unpredictable, often rapidly changing sea winds present an additional challenge. Since its opening, the 18-hole golf course has won numerous awards, regularly confirming its leading position among Europe's top addresses. This has also been the case recently. In 2023, GOLF MAGAZIN named GC Budersand the most popular course in Germany at the Travel Awards. At the German Golf Awards, which were also presented by the renowned GOLF MAGAZINE in February 2020, GC Budersand Sylt took first place in the "Best Golf Course" category.
Harmony on the dunes
With stylish elegance, the elements of the typical island landscape and the noble interior are combined to create a unique and, above all, harmonious whole on the 73-hectare site. The modern interior architecture of the hotel is characterized by an elegant yet sporty design that has been carefully accentuated with fine natural materials: Always following the credo "less is more", there is no sensory overload here, but rather a return to the essentials, paired with the highest quality, sophisticated amenities and a fantastic view of the sea or the Budersand golf course.
The interior of the rooms impresses with large panoramic windows, fine parquet flooring, oversized beds with high-quality mattresses and fine bed linen, handmade furnishings and contemporary art on the walls. Meanwhile, the bathrooms inspire with fine Perlino Bianco marble, bathtub, rain shower and various lighting moods for a pleasure like in a private spa.
Wellness pleasure
Anyone looking for the ultimate island wellness will find it at Spa.budersand: Guests are treated to more than 1,000 m² with a large swimming pool, a sauna area with various saunas, a steam bath and a large fresh air terrace in the warmer months with a refreshing outdoor shower in the dunes. Another highlight is the relaxation room and various treatment cabins with a direct view of the North Sea. From here, you can not only enjoy the magnificent view, but also a varied massage and beauty program.
Culinary excellence
Under the motto "Nordic Fusion", KAI3's Michelin-starred kitchen serves up elaborate culinary works of art under the direction of Michelin-starred chef Felix Gabel. Inspired by the North Sea coast outside the restaurant's windows, cuisine styles from all over the world find a new home at KAI3 and are waiting to be discovered in carefully staged 5-course menus.If you want to enjoy "the best of the land and sea" in a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere, the Strönholt restaurant, high above the hotel in the dunes, is the place to be. Whether it's a light lunch or an upscale dinner, the Strönholt is located directly on the golf course and offers not only the full variety of its culinary calendar, but also a panoramic view of the Hörnum marina, the North Sea and the Budersand (the hotel by the sea).
But the Mediterranean climate has also found its place in the south of Sylt: At the long wooden table of Vinothek.budersand, guests can discover Italian antipasti as well as grilled dishes typical of the country, always accompanied by Budersand's coordinated wine selection.
GC Budersand: Unique in Germany
Germany's first real links course with a classic Scottish design was created in the natural dune landscape of the surrounding area, which is protected by nature conservation laws. The 73-hectare site, characterized by heathland and waving marram grass, offers panoramic views of the sea and the neighbouring islands of Föhr and Amrum. The uncompromising course design satisfies even the most demanding golfers. Unpredictable, often rapidly changing sea winds present an additional challenge. Since its opening, the 18-hole golf course has won numerous awards, regularly confirming its leading position among Europe's top addresses. This has also been the case recently. In 2023, GOLF MAGAZIN named GC Budersand the most popular course in Germany at the Travel Awards. At the German Golf Awards, which were also presented by the renowned GOLF MAGAZINE in February 2020, GC Budersand Sylt took first place in the "Best Golf Course" category.
