A substantial part of Dithmarschen was created by reclaiming land from the North Sea; this resulted in fertile marshland.
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Regional Cuisine
Dithmarschen is closely associated with cabbage cultivation. According to the regional tourism organization, approximately 90 million heads of cabbage are harvested here every year.
Culture
In the area around Dithmarschen are the Schanze Cultural History Monument, the Süderholm Schanze, the Schalenstein Cultural History Monument, Engelsberg Hill and Sandberg Hill. In the wider regional surroundings of Dithmarschen are the Hügelgrab Cultural History Monument, the Kiek ut feature and the island of Blauort.
Geographical Location
Dithmarschen is a subregion on the North Sea. It is bounded by the North Sea, the Eider, the Elbe and a line largely occupied by the Kiel Canal.
Getting Around
Mudflat hikes associated with the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park are organized by eleven places in the region; these also include programs specifically for children.
Cycling is supported by the North Sea Cycle Route. Between Büsum and Brunsbüttel, there is also a signposted 110-kilometer Nordic walking park.
The wider Dithmarschen region combines coastal seaside resorts with active travel in the flat coastal hinterland.
The Baumgarten Arboretum is located in Burg/Dithmarschen. Visitors can stroll through a park with a small stream there.
Dithmarschen offers walking and hiking routes along the coast, through nature reserves and across rural landscapes.
The region has a documented historical identity connected with its farming communities and their resistance to external powers and the forces of the North Sea.
Dithmarscher beer is produced in Marne using soft Geest water.
In the wider Dithmarschen region is the Early Gothic brick cathedral in Meldorf, which is associated with organ music and international summer concerts.
Landscape
The region includes North Sea dikes, coastal marshes, inland moors, arable land and Geest landscapes.
For further location selection in Dithmarschen: Albersdorf, Arkebek, Averlak, Bargenstedt, Barlt, Bergewöhrden, Brunsbüttel, Buchholz, Bunsoh, Burg, Busenwurth, Büsum, Büsumer Deichhausen, Dellstedt, Dingen, Eddelak, Eggstedt, Elpersbüttel, Epenwöhrden, Friedrichsgabekoog, Friedrichskoog, Glüsing, Groven, Gudendorf, Hägen, Hedwigenkoog, Heide, Hellschen-Heringsand-Unterschaar, Helse, Hemme, Hemmingstedt, Hennstedt, Hillgroven, Hörst, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Koog, Karolinenkoog, Kirchspielslandgemeinden Eider, Kleve, Kronprinzenkoog, Krumstedt, Kuden, Lehe, Linden, Lunden, Marne, Meldorf, Neuenkirchen (Dithmarschen), Neufeld, Nindorf, Norddeich, Nordermeldorf, Norderwöhrden, Nordhastedt, Odderade, Oesterdeichstrich, Oesterwurth, Offenbüttel, Osterrade, Ostrohe, Pahlen, Rehm-Flehde-Bargen, Reinsbüttel, Sankt Michaelisdonn, Sarzbüttel, Schafstedt, Schalkholz, Schlichting, Schmedeswurth, Schülp, Stinteck, Strübbel, Süderdeich, Süderdorf, Süderhastedt, Tensbüttel-Röst, Tiebensee, Trennewurth, Volsemenhusen, Warwerort, Weddingstedt, Welmbüttel, Wesselburen, Wesselburener Deichhausen, Wesselburenerkoog, Westerdeichstrich, Windbergen, Wöhrden, Wrohm.
