Overview
- Von Poll Immobilien’s Q1 2026 coastal report shows year‑on‑year drops for island houses, with the North Frisian islands down 4.7%, the East Frisian islands down 5.1%, and Sylt down 1.5%.
- Prices remain lofty in absolute terms, led by Sylt at €12,557 per square meter, versus averages of €9,922 on the North Frisian islands and €8,294 on the East Frisian islands.
- Mainland coastal districts are far cheaper, with about €2,500 per square meter in Nordfriesland and roughly €1,900 in Wesermarsch and Bremerhaven, leaving island homes four to six times pricier.
- Buyers are pickier than in past boom years, focusing on strong locations, lower energy use, and reliable long‑term letting, according to Von Poll managing partner Daniel Ritter.
- High‑end island and Baltic spots face the sharpest adjustment, while several mainland areas have firmed, including Friesland with a 5.7% rise and Dithmarschen with a 3.7% gain.