List
City in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Overview
List is Germany's northernmost town, set on the island of Sylt in Schleswig-Holstein. Renowned for its sweeping dunes, fresh seafood, and relaxed pace, List offers both natural beauty and traditional North Frisian culture in a tiny, friendly package.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Schleswig-Holstein
Population
2,642
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
55.02°, 8.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,943
Local Cost
$1,194
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
70
English
70
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
16.5°C
Winter Avg
4.0°C
Record High
25.9°C
Record Low
-6.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
890 mm
Internet Speed
34 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
1
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
34
Walk Score
34
Footways
68.0
Airport
GWT
Distance
13 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 69/100.