Hotel Osterkrug

Husum

Enjoy a cheap mini break or maybe just a weekend stay in the small port town of Husum in northern Germany, where you can enjoy a maritime atmosphere. Walk along the city's Kulturpfad, which takes you past 32 of the city's most important historical and architectural sites. On the tour you will pass the old town hall, St. Mary's Church, Theodor Storm's birthplace and an old manor house. You will also pass several of the city's museums. In the alleys of the old fishing town you will find several gourmet restaurants and seaside cafés where you can enjoy a pleasant moment.

Husum Harbour Days/Husumer Hafentage

With the right timing and planning you can, on your mini or family holiday in Husum, experience the fantastic "Husumer Hafentage", which is the biggest folk festival in the town of Husum. This includes the Hafentage fun run, a Ferris wheel and a craft market in the castle courtyard. The traditional tug of war on the outer harbour is also very popular. All kinds of culinary delights are also on offer everywhere, making Husum even more interesting as a destination for a mini break or a cheap weekend break in northern Germany.

Schwabstedt

The small, cosy village of Schwabstedt is set in idyllic green surroundings, with the River Treene cutting through the landscape. Of course, nature is the main attraction in the area and right by the hotel you can find countless beautiful hiking trails, where you can also choose to cycle around.

The small town offers an idyllic tranquillity where you can just enjoy the fresh air and soak up the surrounding nature. The town itself is pleasant for a stroll among the old thatched houses and green spaces. You can also find many rare plant and animal species in the area as you explore the countryside. And in general, there are countless opportunities for those who want to enjoy an active holiday, where not only hiking and cycling are possible, but also boating, swimming and fishing are among the favourite activities in the area.

If you enjoy a quiet walk in the small town, it is a good idea to stop by the town's church, which is set in beautiful surroundings. The Lutheran church of St James dates back to around 1160 and is built in the Romanesque style. Note the altar, which was originally in Husum but came to the church in Schwabstedt around 1834. The altar was acquired together with pictures of the twelve apostles as well as pictures of scenes from the crucifixion of Jesus.

Friedrichstadt

Friedrichstadt looks very much like a typical Dutch canal town. That's why this romantic little town is called "Little Amsterdam". The town was built by the Dutch in 1621, where the rivers Ejderen and Treene flow together. Picturesque serrated gables and beautiful facades are reflected in the canals, and the houses are filled with carvings on doors and windows. The Dutch emblazoned the winding streets of the town, which intersect.

Toenning

Throughout its history, Tönning has repeatedly demonstrated its ingenuity and skill. With the Multimar Wattforum, they have once again created something unique in Schleswig-Holstein - a perfect combination of nature, knowledge and entertainment. The experimental exhibition playfully illustrates life in the Wadden Sea and its surroundings. It is a draw for the whole country and is also important for the Schleswig-Holsteinisches Vadehav National Park.

Tarp open-air swimming pool

The small town of Tarp has a cosy open-air swimming pool that is open during the summer. There's fun for young and old alike. The large outdoor pool can be used for a nice swim, jumping on the seesaws, the water slides or just soaking in the children's pool. The outdoor pool is surrounded by green areas where you can enjoy the sun or the lunch you brought.

Christmas market in Heide

18th November to 23rd December 2025

The Christmas Market in Heide is held at the Südermarkt Square in Heide, and is filled with cosy stalls and entertainment. For example, Santa Claus comes by every Sunday to greet the children. From Germany's largest Christmas market square, Heide's Christmas market spreads out into the town. The many stalls offer a wide range of Christmas specialities, such as mulled wine and pretzels, as well as a large selection of Christmas gift ideas.

In the stalls you can also find traditional handmade products side by side with beautiful, modern Christmas gifts.

At Heide's Christmas market, the Christmas spirit is guaranteed and the many German Christmas traditions are in the spotlight. At Risskov, we have a wide range of hotel deals that are the perfect starting point to visit not only the Christmas market in Heide, but also some of Northern Germany's many other Christmas markets in places like Lübeck, Flensburg or Hamburg.

Flensburg

Flensburg is a lively port city with a rich cultural life and a varied shopping offer, which is all too often overlooked. Many Danes simply cross the border for soft drinks and tobacco without taking a closer look at Flensburg, which is a shame as the city really has something to offer.

Flensburg has an interesting history, beautiful buildings and good places to eat. The city was one of the few in northern Germany not to be destroyed during the Second World War, so you'll find many historic buildings from all stylistic periods. The historic city centre, which is influenced by Danish and German building culture, is a living testimony to Flensburg's 700-year history.

Flensburg is an old seafaring town built around the natural harbour at the end of Flensburg Fjord. Today the harbour is a lively area with plenty of eateries, museums and ships. The port is also steeped in history, which you can learn more about at the maritime museum, where all the texts are in English. It's clear everywhere that Flensburg has been under the Danish crown for a full 400 years. For example, many street names in the city are Danish.

Flensburg really is a paradise for anyone who likes to shop. Rotestrasse has about 500 shops with favourable prices for Danes. You'll also find several cosy back alleys and alleyways, which are particularly popular at Christmas time. Holmen with its beautiful old town houses is the pedestrian meeting point with several of the city's department stores.