Make a holiday rental in Dithmarschen, Germany your home away from home

Dithmarschen is a district in Schleswig-Holstein bordered by the Elbe River to the south and the Eider estuary to the north with the North Sea to the west. Much of the land around Dithmarschen self-catering accommodation has been reclaimed over the centuries from the sea for farm land but there are still a number of marshes and wetlands that are a magnet for wildlife, particularly birds.

Things to do in Dithmarschen, Germany

There are ten kilometres of green beaches around Dithmarschen holiday rentals and an artificial sandy beach at Busum making this a great place for family holidays and beach activities. As well as swimming, this is a great stretch of coast for surfing, particularly the Speicherkoog near Meldorf which is a well known as a paradise for surfers. Cycling and inline skating is actively encouraged in Dithmarschen, with endless dedicated roads and tracks available; the North Sea Cycle Route crosses Dithmarschen. There are plenty of opportunities for canoeing or kayaking on the Eider and on the land side of the dike there a reservoir which is perfect for learning to windsurf before trying it out on the more blustery North Sea.

There are several national parks close to a holiday rental in Dithmarschen, like the National Park Wattenmeer with its amazing salt meadows, or the Schleswig-Holtein Wadden Sea National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the North Sea coast, including the North Frisian Islands. The history of the area goes back to prehistory and the Stone Age Park or Archaeological Ecological Centre in Albersdorf makes an enjoyable day out for all ages. In Brunsbuttal, the main city of the area, as well a maritime history, canals and huge ships from all over the world you find art, theatre, opera and cabaret. Across the whole of the Dithmarschen area bird watching is a popular activity.

Places to visit in Dithmarschen, Germany

There are several cities worth visiting within an easy drive of a Dithmarschen self-catering holiday rental including Lubeck, a medieval city on the Trave River where the old town is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site or, a little further away, Hamburg, a vibrant university town with a huge working harbour and lively nightlife.

Weather in Dithmarschen, Germany

Dithmarschen holiday rentals are in an area that enjoys a marine west coast climate with warm summers but no dry season. September often has the most number of hours of sunshine.

Cheap flights to Dithmarschen, Germany

The closest international airport for getting to Dithmarschen self-catering accommodation from the UK is Hamburg (HAM) which is served by Eurowings, Flybe, easyJet and a large number of other airlines from most major airports in the UK.