Biike bonfire
Offer
- 2 overnight stays including breakfast
- Biike kale buffet on 21.02.2026
- Travelperiod: 20. - 22.02.2026
Included
- The cozy bathrobe is already waiting for you on the bed
- A bottle of water upon arrival
- Spacious spa area in our wellness hotel on Sylt, featuring a gym, sauna, SPA.LOUNGE, and a pool with panoramic views of the North Sea
- House-made Dune tea in the room
- Each room contains a spa bag with sauna towels and slippers
- Children up to 6 years old stay free in their parents' room
- Generous breakfast buffet with freshly prepared egg dishes and freshly brewed coffee specialties
- Swissfeel pillow menu
- Wi-Fi throughout the entire property
Information on
- Stay plus local tourist tax
- Dog flat rate (€25.00 per night and dog)
- Charging station for electric cars
- Car parking space on the hotel grounds (€18.00 per night)
- SPA.LOUNGE with panoramic pool and view of the North Sea
- Wellness & Cosmetics
Wintry. Nordic. A Sylt classic. Kale buffet
To start
Kale quiche
Salad buffet
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Hearty dishes from the buffet
Kale – classic or vegan
Boiled potatoes and browned potatoes
Kale lasagna
Smoked pork loin and assorted sausages
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Sweet finale
“Blushing Sylter” – inspired by Errötende Jungfrau, with sea buckthorn (orange)
Red berry pudding with classic or vegan cream
A North Frisian tradition on 21 February
The Biikebrennen is a traditional North Frisian festival celebrated every year on 21 February not only on Sylt, but all along the North Frisian coast and on the islands and Halligen. It was the Sylt chronicler C. P. Hansen, however, who revived this centuries-old tradition in the 19th century.
The origins of the Biikebrennen reach far back into pre-Christian times and are believed to be rooted in pagan rituals. Originally, the Biiken served as Germanic spring fires meant to drive away winter and evil spirits. The word “Biike” comes from the Frisian language and means “signal fire” or “beacon.” The Biiken were closely linked to Petriting on the following day, one of three annual court days. Contracts were concluded, wills were drawn up, and decisions were made about when the whalers would set sail. Today, the Petritanz on 22 February is a true highlight in all island villages, bringing together young and old to celebrate.
Today, the Biikebrennen is celebrated primarily as a cultural and communal festival, symbolizing the farewell to winter and the deep-rooted connection of the people to their homeland and history. In 2014, the Biikebrennen was officially added to Germany’s register of intangible cultural heritage.