Get to know Husum in a relaxed way. Start the self-guided tour whenever you like and spend a varied and enjoyable time in this charming city.
The tour starts and ends at the harbour, the beating heart of the city. There you can enjoy the maritime atmosphere and learn more about the last major flood in 2013. The tour continues to the New Gate, a historic city gate that was built according to a design by Schinkel. The route then leads to St Mary's Church and the Storm House, the former home of the famous writer Theodor Storm. Here you can find out more about his life and work. The next stop is Husum Castle, an impressive building that now houses a museum.
The tour continues to the market square, the lively centre of the town. There you can sample local specialities such as crab rolls and Frisian cake. The tour ends in the pedestrian zone, where you have time for a relaxed stroll through the shops.
At the tour stops, there are entertaining tasks to solve and fun questions to answer. Plan a leisurely 2 hours for this 2.5 km walk so that you can take your time to look at everything and have time for small breaks here and there. It's like being shown Husum by a good friend who knows the city like the back of his hand and has many exciting stories and anecdotes to tell. Enjoy your time in Husum!
