Holiday in Husum

About Husum

Husum is the district town of North Frisia on the Schleswig-Holstein North Sea coast and carries the literary nickname "the gray town by the sea" — after the poem of the same name by the city's most famous son, Theodor Storm (1817-1888). However, Husum is only gray in the autumn storm: In spring, four million crocuses transform the castle park into a violet sea of flowers. The crocus bloom in the Husum castle park is a natural spectacle of European significance: Between mid-March and early April, millions of wild crocuses bloom on the park meadows around the castle in Husum — the largest wild crocus bloom in Central Europe. The origin likely lies in plantings by monks in the 15th century. The Husum harbor is the heart of the city: Right in the city center, fishing boats and ships are located, the harbor street offers fish restaurants and cafes, and during storm surges, the water rises to the house walls — a spectacle that the people of Husum take calmly. The Theodor Storm House, the poet's residence, has been preserved as a museum and showcases the writer's world, who created The Rider on the White Horse, Immensee, and countless novellas. The Storm Days in September are a literary festival. From Husum, one can reach the Halligen, the island of Pellworm, and the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park (UNESCO World Heritage). Mudflat hiking, crab fishing, and excursions to the Halligen Hooge and Langeness are among the unforgettable experiences.