Overview
Büsum is a small North Sea fishing and tourist town of 5,000 residents in Schleswig-Holstein's Dithmarschen district. It is famous for Büsumer Krabben (North Sea shrimp, Crangon crangon) caught and canned locally.
Beach · Day Trips · Family Travel · Nature
Before you go
Food
Must-try is Büsumer Krabben (North Sea shrimp). Fresh fish market and waterfront restaurants serve the daily catch.
Money
Germany uses the Euro (€). ATMs are available in town. Most establishments accept cards, though smaller shops may be cash-only.
Transport
Büsum station connects to Neumünster for regional train connections. The town is walkable. Flugplatz Heide-Büsum serves flights to Heligoland.
Weather
Best visited May-September for beach weather. Winters are cold and windy. Summer months see the highest tourist volumes.