European health and wellness resort operator Lanserhof will open the doors of its new 55-key resort on the German island of Sylt in Spring 2022, after more than five years in the pipeline.

Known as the ‘Hamptons of Germany’, Sylt is treasured for its healing climate and restorative sea air that is said to provide relief from allergies and respiratory diseases. As Lanserhof’s first resort by the sea, it is also Europe’s most expensive resort to date at €120 million.

Lanserhof Sylt will offer the brand’s signature approach, combining traditional neuropathy with cutting-edge diagnostics and natural healing methods. The Sylt programme will be overseen by Medical Director and Cardiologist Dr. Jan Stritzke, a specialist in cardiological rehabilitation for acute and chronic illnesses.

Situated on an UNESCO World Heritage Site, the resort was constructed using entirely sustainable, non-emitting materials. Designed by Christoph Ingenhoven, the property draws upon the surrounding area with architecture featuring curved shapes that mirror the natural form of the island’s sand dunes, while a pared-back aesthetic of wood, earth tones and organic materials allows the landscape to take centre-stage.

The resort is also inspired by the traditional construction of Frisian houses, typically featuring low storey structures using materials such as glass, wood and thatch. Scattered across the resort’s 20,000m² guest area, minimal glass structures leave the rolling hills of the surrounding landscape seemingly undisturbed.

Under Europe’s largest thatched roof sits the resort’s main building, featuring two interconnected saltwater pools flowing both indoor and out. Upon entering, guests will be greeted by a freestanding spiral staircase centrepiece ascending five stories. In addition, the main building will also house 55 guestrooms and suites, which range upwards in size from 39m².

Each guestroom will also feature a private balcony embedded within the thatched roof – the first of its kind – which not only allow an abundance of natural light into each room but provide panoramic sea views. In addition, rooms are equipped with human-centric lighting concepts to ensure guests maintain harmony with the natural biorhythm.

“At Lanserhof Sylt, the magic of a new beginning can not only be felt but experienced,” comments Dr. Jan Stritzke. “Surrounded by the unique and ever-present nature of Sylt, the new health resort awaits guests in a place where modern, flowing and natural architecture radiates tranquillity and at the same time combines modern cutting-edge medicine with the help of state-of-the-art equipment and alternative naturopathy.

“The natural and traditional combined with the new and modern are thus reflected in both the architecture of the resort and at the same time in the medical concept. This is something very unique.”