Real beach life, real country life, real leisure fun – there's so much going on in Dithmarschen for the whole family! Spend time together in nature, quench your thirst for knowledge in the mudflats, test your zest for action on a handcar, go on adventures by canoe or on horseback – the possibilities for families in Dithmarschen are endless.

Take a deep breath. With the fresh country air of Dithmarschen, it's easy to escape the stress of everyday life and treat yourself and your family to some precious time together. Time to enjoy nature or even get stuck in. Experience an adventure together on a farm holiday. A holiday in the countryside will be unforgettable for the little ones.

A day at the seaside together is a must during your holiday in Dithmarschen. Collect shells, splash around, build castles, race across the mudflats, catch crabs, count starfish. Landing nets, buckets and spades are the most important tools for little explorers.

Where do lugworms live? And how do the crabs get onto the bread rolls? What are howlers? Where does the water go and when does it come back? Answers to these and at least 1,000 other questions can be found from the ranger at the Wadden Sea National Park, during the mudflat diploma course or during the mudflat run with music.