Husum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Husum
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Husum
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| Country | Germany | ||
| State | Schleswig-Holstein | ||
| District | Nordfriesland | ||
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | ||
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 23,735 | ||
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | ||
| Postal codes |
25813
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| Dialling codes | 04841 | ||
| Vehicle registration | NF | ||
| Website | husum.de | ||
Husum (pronounced HOO-zoom) is a cool town in Germany. It's the main town of the Nordfriesland district in Schleswig-Holstein. A famous writer named Theodor Storm was born here. He called Husum "the grey town by the sea." Every year, Husum also hosts an amazing international piano festival. It's called Raritäten der Klaviermusik, which means "Rarities of Piano Music." This festival started in 1986.
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Husum's Story: A Look Back in Time
Husum was first mentioned way back in 1252. This was when King Abel of Denmark was sadly murdered.
How Storms Shaped Husum
Like many towns along the North Sea, Husum has often been changed by big storm floods. In 1362, a huge storm flood called the "Grote Mandrenke" hit the town. It flooded Husum and created the inland harbour we see today. Before this big storm, Husum was not right on the coast. The people of Husum used this chance to build a marketplace. This helped the town's economy grow a lot!
Between 1372 and 1398, Husum grew very quickly. Two new villages were started: Oster-Husum (East-Husum) and Wester-Husum (West-Husum). The name Husum first appeared in 1409 on an old map called the Carta Marina.
Important Milestones for Husum
Husum got its first church in 1431. In 1582, it received special trading rights. Then, in 1603, it was given the right to govern itself as a town. This was granted by Alexander, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg. Husum suffered from more big floods in 1634 and 1717.
Where is Husum?
Husum is right on the North Sea. It sits by the Bay of Husum. It's about 82 kilometers (51 miles) west of Kiel. It's also 139 kilometers (86 miles) northwest of Hamburg. And it's 43 kilometers (27 miles) southwest of Flensburg.
Fun Things to Do and See in Husum
Husum is a popular place for tourists. It's also a great starting point to visit the North Frisian Islands. The town has many interesting cultural spots.
The Raritäten der Klaviermusik Festival
This special international festival is all about rare piano music. It focuses on classical piano pieces that are not very well known. Peter Froundjian started it in 1986. The festival takes place in Husum's beautiful castle.
Cool Museums to Visit
- The Theodor-Storm-Haus (at Wasserreihe 31) was the home of writer Theodor Storm. You can see exhibits about his life and his famous books here.
- The Schifffahrtsmuseum Nordfriesland (at Zingel 15) shows different ships. These range from the Middle Ages to today. The ship models help you imagine what life was like on the coast and at sea.
- The Ostenfelder Bauernhaus (at Nordhusumer Str.13) is a very old farmhouse. It's actually the oldest open-air museum in Germany!
Famous Sights in Husum
- The Marienkirche, Husum was rebuilt in 1833 after it collapsed in 1807.
- The Schloss vor Husum was built in 1582. It used to be where the dukes of Holstein-Gottorp lived.
- The Old Town Hall was built in 1601.
- The New Town Hall was built more recently, in 1988 and 1989.
Clubs and Sports
- The Spielmannszug & Jugendblasorchester Rödemis is a well-known marching band from the Rödemis area of Husum.
- Husum also has two football clubs: the Husumer SV and the Rödemisser SV.
Husum's Twin Towns
Husum is connected with other towns around the world. This is called twinning.
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Getting Around Husum
The Husum train station is an important hub. You can catch trains here to places like Westerland and Hamburg. There are also lines to the Eiderstedt peninsula and to Kiel.
Schools in Husum
Husum has many schools for different ages.
Grammar Schools
- The Hermann-Tast-Schule is a very old school. It has been a grammar school since 1527! It's one of the oldest schools in Schleswig-Holstein.
- The Theodor-Storm-Schule is another grammar school.
High Schools
- Gemeinschaftsschule Husum-Nord
- Ferdinand-Tönnies-Schule
- Husum Danske Skole (a Danish School)
Elementary Schools
- The Iven-Agßen-Schule has been around since 1619. It's one of Germany's oldest elementary schools.
- Bürgerschule
- Klaus-Groth-Schule
- Bornschool in Schobüll
Famous People from Husum
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Many interesting people have come from Husum:
- Theodor Storm (1817−1888) was a very famous German writer. He wrote in a style called German realism.
- Fanny zu Reventlow (1871–1918) was a talented painter and writer.
- Janina Uhse (born 1989) is a well-known actress.
See also
In Spanish: Husum para niños
