Hattstedtermarsch: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Hattstedtermarsch is characterized by the lowlands of the Arlau. The Beltringharder Koog borders Hattstedtermarsch directly and is Schleswig-Holstein’s largest mainland nature reserve. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Hattstedtermarsch can then continue searching for accommodation.

Nature

The West Coast Integrated Station has a permanent exhibition about the Beltringharder Koog and offers guided nature conservation tours as well as public events. The former pumping station building on the Arlau is designated as a stopping point; visitors can learn about nature conservation and coastal protection there.

Getting Around

Visitors can walk along the dyke and through the natural surroundings of Hattstedtermarsch. Cyclists can use the North Sea Cycle Route and low-traffic roads in Hattstedtermarsch. The WWF Beltringharder Koog Nature Trail hiking tour runs from the Arlau pumping station through the Beltringharder Koog nature experience area.

The Beltringharder Route has two sheltered observation platforms where visitors can watch birds without disturbing them. The nature route connected with Hattstedtermarsch is an easy circular tour covering 29.81 kilometers.

Water

The Arlau is suitable for short canoe trips. There are opportunities for fishing in the Arlau and its tributary, the Jelstrom. Guided mudflat hikes to the Hallig island of Nordstrandischmoor begin at Lüttmoorsiel near Hattstedtermarsch.

History and Culture

The coastal landscape of Hattstedtermarsch served as the setting for works by Theodor Storm and their film adaptations, including The Rider on the White Horse. Hattstedtermarsch has been protected by dykes since 1466.

In coastal North Frisia around Hattstedtermarsch, there are dwelling mounds, often with thatched-roof houses. These raised earth mounds were created to protect settlements from storm surges.

Further destinations: Sankt Peter-Ording, Ostenfeld, Goldelund, Reußenköge, Humptrup-Krakebüll, Husum, Stadum, Westerhever

For the main travel overview: North Frisia.