From football golf to canoe fun: enjoy it all from a holiday home in Büsum!

The North Sea coastline around a holiday home in Büsum offers plenty of recreation for beach lovers and those seeking tranquillity. For instance, you can rent a beach chair on the coast of the Eiderstedt peninsula and spot birds in the salt marshes. There is also a place where you barely have to make an effort to see birds. At the zoo in St. Peter-Ording you can admire more than fifty species! Want to stay active during your visit to the German seaside town of Büsum? Play football golf or go go-karting at the nearby Kartcenter Nordeering. You will also find several authentic and charming places worth visiting in the region, such as the gabled town of Friedrichstadt.

Top attractions to visit from your holiday home in Büsum

A fun activity in Büsum – and unique worldwide – is football golf, a game played on a course close to the beach. At first glance, the terrain looks like a traditional golf course with obstacles and grassy hills. Football fans will love it here, but it is also perfect for anyone who enjoys kicking a ball and wants to play an outdoor game with friends or family. No skills required, just two hours of pure fun! Ideal for a group with varied ages and interests.

Another attraction you shouldn’t miss is the scientific experience museum Phänomania. Here you can explore various physical phenomena, such as a small-scale tornado. The museum is highly interactive: create a giant soap bubble around yourself or extinguish a candle using sound.

The sandy flats and salt marshes of Sankt Peter-Ording

Along the coast near your holiday home in Büsum you will mostly see dykes separating the town from the sea. Fortunately, there are plenty of beaches in the wider area. You can drive or cycle for about two hours to reach Sankt Peter-Ording. This is where you will find an extensive beach – essentially a 12-kilometre sandbank with several beach pavilions. With its iconic blue-and-white striped beach chairs, the sandbank is not only a favourite place for relaxation but also a popular spot for land sailing. Along the mainland, you can enjoy beautiful walks through the vast dune and salt marsh landscape.

Be sure to take a stroll along the adventure promenade too. It offers wide views over the sweeping grass plains, while around you all sorts of things catch the eye, from a giant chessboard to fun playgrounds.

Rent a canoe or join a boat tour in Friedrichstadt

Friedrichstadt, also known as Little Amsterdam, is a true gem of the region. The waterside houses and the cosy town centre certainly live up to this affectionate nickname. Many buildings have stepped gables, and colours vary beautifully from brick red to white and pastel tones. The canals, flanked by grassy banks and gabled houses partly hidden among the trees, are wonderful to explore by boat. The market square is equally charming, adorned almost entirely with stepped-gable houses. Not only the town itself but also the surrounding area offers plenty of water. Friedrichstadt lies at a junction between two rivers: the Eider and the Treene.

Tip: along the canal that connects both rivers, you can rent canoes, pedal boats or even kayaks for larger groups. Boat tours are also organised in a large open sloop.

Visit the ‘bird garden’ Westküstenpark

While you are in St. Peter-Ording, it is absolutely worth visiting the local wildlife park. From the promenade, it is an easy walk to the entrance. Peacocks, spoonbills and cranes are just part of the diverse bird population. Besides birds, the park is home to many other animals too, such as alpacas, several species of turtles and the steppe fox.

Have breakfast among the alpacas from your holiday home in Büsum

If you want to do more than admire alpacas, you can enjoy breakfast with these gentle creatures in the background. Book a table at Alpakamar, where the seating areas are cosy and visitors are allowed to pet the animals. They are tame and will simply walk up to you. Fancy Kaffee & Kuchen in a unique setting? This is the perfect spot.

Discover the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park

Did you know that the Wadden Sea stretches all the way to the North Sea coast of Schleswig-Holstein and Denmark? Numerous small islands and sandbanks lie scattered near the coastline, and the mainland offers beautiful cycling routes past thatched houses, lighthouses and salt marshes. One of the most picturesque towns in this area where you will want to get off your bike is Tönning. Besides its prominent church tower, the town has a charming mix of white and brick-coloured houses, many near the harbour. Treat yourself to something sweet at Café Hafenblick or enjoy the waterfront view at restaurant Zum Alten Anleger.

Visit the picturesque museum town of Heide

Although the immediate surroundings of Büsum have few urban attractions, Heide is certainly worth a visit. It features an impressive historic water tower located beside a park pond with art installations and a fountain. Also not to be missed is the Brahms House, a museum dedicated to the famous composer Johannes Brahms. In the small museum quarter, you can also visit the Heide Town Museum. The cobbled square with its charming church is lovely for a stroll. While exploring the town, you will come across real architectural gems, such as the Dreetörn House with its elegant bay façade.

Rent a holiday home in Büsum

Situated behind the dykes, Büsum may not look like a typical seaside resort, yet it is a perfect base for beaches, protected coastal landscapes and unique sights in the region. Spend the day on the beach, the adventure promenade and the wildlife park in St. Peter-Ording. The towns of Friedrichstadt, Tönning and Heide each have their own charm. In Büsum itself, you are perfectly positioned for go-karting and football golf. Are you ready for active days out and keen to paddle through the canals of Friedrichstadt? Rent a holiday home in Büsum for an enjoyable stay along the North Sea coast of Schleswig-Holstein.