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Husum is a laid-back, colourful, lively town with a seafaring atmosphere. Husum downtown literally rides with the tides. Husum has shopping and leisure opportunities along with arts and culture. This spellbinding harbour town is seen as the metropolis of the North Frisian coast, and an ideal place to start for anyone wanting to explore North Frisia, the Wadden Sea, and all of its islands and mini-islands or "halligs."
You'll notice it wherever you are in Husum. The salty air, the seagulls calling and the clear blue sky, the boats safely moored on in the inner harbour – right in the middle of the town. A great place to live and enjoy life. Excellent for shopping, too. The city centre shops are a colourful mix of large and small, traditional and 21st century. A variety of small cafés provide a great place to stop and watch the world go by. A stroll through Husum will bring the town's long history back to life. We think that you'll agree that this is one of the most relaxing metropolises you've ever been to. See www.husum-tourismus.de for lots of additional information on Husum and surroundings.
Think again. Obviously, the cod virtually comes flying from the fishing nets and onto your plate. But we also have so much more in the way of culinary delights in the north of Germany. From tender lamb to international specialities to good old meat-and-two-veg, you will find a variety of first-class places to eat.
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Fresh fish every day from mackerel to eel. Probably the best fish rolls in the world, and so many of them. Plus plenty of regional specialities in a maritime atmosphere right on the inner harbour. That and so much more you'll find at Fischhaus Loof. www.fischhausloof.de
The absolute specialists in salt marsh lamb and free-range beef from the dikes and marshes of North Frisia. The restaurant serves top-quality meat freshly prepared using house and regional recipes. www.lammkontor.de
Established in 1584, Husum's oldest inn is steeped in history with a comfy olde-worlde atmosphere. Traditional German and North Frisian fare with a twist will spirit you back into past times of culinary delight. www.dragseths-gasthof.de
It's worth taking the narrow path along the mud flats to enjoy creative cuisine at Hallig-Krog served up by Erik Brack, who went around the world three times as the chef on MS Deutschland before dropping anchor here. A delight to the taste buds. www.hallig-krog.de
Viva Italia in a harbour backdrop. The La Dolce Vita serves Italian hospitality and cuisine from pizza and pasta to meat and fish together with the best view of the harbour barges as they pass by. Buon appetito!
The Eiderstedt peninsula is home to this historic farmhouse dating from the 17th century. Don't go looking for a red building, you won't find one. The huge white house's thatched roof once had red tiles, hence the name. The decidedly regional cuisine includes delicious dishes with lamb, Galloway beef and Angeln Saddleback pork. www.roterhaubarg.de
This is a somewhat different kind of restaurant with a very family-like atmosphere. The Alex Kitchen crew places priority on fresh daily products with no additives or flavourings – a natural way of relaxing and enjoying time go by as if you were part of the family. If that's what you're after, this is the place to go. www.alex-kitchen.de
North Sea and Wadden Sea National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – are right outside the door to the old customs house. Husum Bay is the ideal starting point for the maritime experience. You can take a boat to the North Frisian islands, or a guided tour of the fascinating secrets of the Wadden Sea on foot. Whether or not you love being in the water, you'll find a perfect place to relax and recuperate on the North Sea. Your beach chair is waiting.
Stand atop Schobüller Hill for a view way out into the Wadden Sea from the dizzying height of thirty-one metres. You'll quickly discover that height isn't as much of a thing as the panoramic views. There's acres of landscape for excursions of any type. Bike or e-bike, canoe or horse, the diversity of our region is waiting to be discovered. From the North Sea coast in the west to the Eider-Treene-Sorge river landscape in the east, from action-packed to just putting your feet up and relaxing. With official permission from the old customs house no less. What more could you want?
Some say that North Germans are dull and reserved, but anyone that's seen us Frisians partying will find the Rio Carnival as exciting as a completed customs form. All over the year, we hold events that will leave you amused, bemused, and gasping for air. Our Krabbentage crab days, Biikebrennen bonfire nights, harbour days, and crocus blossom festival are known well beyond the state borders. We officially recommend intensive study of our events calendar. We are sure you will find exactly what you're looking for.