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Typically Dithmarschen!
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Typically northern Germany

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**A seemingly endless horizon and an expanse to make you forget all your worries: The North Sea region of Dithmarschen has the sky as its canopy and is embraced by water – the North Sea in the west with its unique UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Wadden Sea, the Kiel Canal in the east and the rivers Eider in the north and Elbe in the south. Truly a landscape with a distinct character that is bound to inspire the senses.**

 

 

FAQ

- What food is famous in Dithmarschen?
    
    Dithmarschen is known for its cabbage cultivation and has the largest contiguous cabbage-growing area in Europe. North Sea shrimp and freshly caught fish dishes are also very popular. Typical specialities include cabbage rolls, Mehlbüdel (a type of pastry), fish rolls and turnip stew (Rübenmus). There are also numerous farm shops and country cafés offering their own products such as cheese, meat, vegetables and homemade cakes.
- Is it possible to go hiking in Dithmarschen?
    
    Dithmarschen is perfect for flatland hiking and there are over 16 signposted hiking trails and 3 long-distance hiking trails that lead through Dithmarschen. On these hikes, you can gain an insight into the diverse natural landscape and relax. On our website, you will find detailed hiking trails that you can download as GPX data. Unfortunately, these are only available in German at the moment.
- Is it possible to go cycling in Dithmarschen?
    
    The flat countryside in Dithmarschen is ideal for long bike rides. There are 12 themed cycle routes and countless well-known routes as well as long-distance cycle paths. You can download all cycle routes as GPX data from our website. Unfortunately, these are only available in German at the moment.
- What to do in Dithmarschen when the weather is bad?
    
    As Dithmarschen is located on the North Sea coast, unfortunately there is sometimes no escaping the bad weather. However, there are countless places to visit when the weather is not conducive to going outside. For example, there are many museums covering a wide range of topics such as culture, history and nature, as well as swimming pools and cinemas.