Visit the town of Wesselburen. With approximately 3400 inhabitants it’s the heart of the Nordermarsch. The surrounding of Wesselburen consists of 12 places. Have a walk through the historic town centre of Wesselburen and discover hidden, delightful parts of the town centre or visit the Hebbel Museum, which is named after the famous German poet and dramatist Friedrich Hebbel who was born here in 1813. Many of his works such as “Maria Magdalena”, “Judith” or “Die Nibelungen” are performed in several theatres across Germany and Austria. There is also a hiking trail which is named after him. It is called “Hebbel-Rundwanderweg”.
The town of Wesselburen has a relaxed atmosphere and takes you through winding lanes past historic houses and squares. You will find a beautiful baroque church at the oval square in the town centre. There you can just enjoy a few minutes for yourself. The onion dome of the church is visible from afar which is why it is also often used as a point of orientation.
You can also plan a trip to the famous “Eiderspeerwerk“, it is one of Europe’s largest coastal flood barriers. For those who want to see more – why not discover the secrets of the sea on a mudflat hiking tour in the Wadden Sea National Park.