Husum

Husum lies on the North Sea coast at the head of Husum Bay, where flat marshland and tidal shallows lead towards the Wadden Sea. The town’s harbour remains central to daily life, with boats, waterside houses and the changing rhythm of the tides shaping its character. Husum is closely associated with the writer Theodor Storm, whose phrase “the grey town by the sea” became inseparable from its identity; his former home is now a museum. Schloss vor Husum, a Renaissance residence built for the dukes of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorf, adds another historic layer, while its park is known for spring crocuses. Continue with other webcams from Schleswig-Holstein to see how this North Sea coast connects across northern Germany.

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