Northern Friesland district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Places to visit near Husum

Husum is a town in Northern Friesland district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, home to about 20,841 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit — 31 churches, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 forts & heritage and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Schloss Vor Husum (1 km), Marienkirche (1 km) and Kirchlein Am Meer (5 km).

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Husum, Schleswig-Holstein
Husum, Northern Friesland district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Husum at a glance

Location
Northern Friesland district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Population
about 20,841
Coordinates
54.4858° N, 9.0524° E
Places within 50 km
80 (80 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Husum

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Husum: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Husum

92 churches within 100 km of Husum. The closest is Marienkirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Husum

56 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Husum. The closest is Wester-Spätinge (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Husum

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Husum. The closest is Rungholt (27 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Rungholt · fort · Schleswig-Holstein · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Ganggrab von Linden-Pahlkrug · fort · Kreis Dithmarschen · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Stellerburg · fort · Kreis Dithmarschen · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Danewerk · fort · Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Thyraburg · fort · Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Gottorf Castle · fort · Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg · ~40 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Husum

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Husum. The closest is FKK-Strand (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Husum

18 parks within 100 km of Husum. The closest is Stadtpark Königswiesen (41 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Husum

16 museums within 100 km of Husum. The closest is Schloss Vor Husum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Husum

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Husum
  2. 6 km St.-Marien-Kirche · church, Northern Friesland
  3. 2 km Kirchlein Am Meer · church, Northern Friesland
  4. 12 km Wester-Spätinge · nature spot, Northern Friesland
  5. 11 km Marienkirche · church, Northern Friesland
  6. 1 km Schloss Vor Husum · museum, Northern Friesland
  7. 1 km Back to Husum

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How to reach Husum

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Husum by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3192Marienkirche (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2156Wester-Spätinge (12 km)
    Forts & heritage1037Rungholt (27 km)
    Beaches & coast527FKK-Strand (16 km)
    Parks218Stadtpark Königswiesen (41 km)
    Museums316Schloss Vor Husum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints39Stollberg (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves26Pellworm (33 km)
    Other attractions26Eidersperrwerk (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Burgsee (39 km)

    Husum: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Husum?

    Schloss Vor Husum (museum, about 1 km), Marienkirche (church, about 1 km), Kirchlein Am Meer (church, about 5 km), St.-Marien-Kirche (church, about 6 km), Wester-Spätinge (nature spot, about 12 km), Ahrenviöler Südermoor (nature spot, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Husum?

    80 places on Spotwander: 31 churches, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 forts & heritage, 5 beaches & coast, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Husum?

    Marienkirche, about 1 km by road; Kirchlein Am Meer (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Husum?

    Wester-Spätinge, about 12 km by road; Ahrenviöler Südermoor (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Husum?

    Rungholt, about 27 km by road; Ganggrab von Linden-Pahlkrug (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Husum?

    Start in Husum, visit St.-Marien-Kirche, then Kirchlein Am Meer, then Wester-Spätinge, then Marienkirche, then Schloss Vor Husum, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Husum?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Husum

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Husum’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Husum on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.