the present invention relates to a sandwich component , which comprises a honeycomb core having a plurality of webs and at least one cover layer , wherein the honeycomb core is made of a cellulose - based material , in particular paper . the cover layer is formed from a fiber - reinforced semifinished product having a thermoplastic material matrix , wherein the webs of the honeycomb core are partially received into the thermoplastic material matrix of the cover layer at connection points to the cover layer so that the sandwich component is bonded . the invention further relates to production methods for the sandwich component .