Schloss vor Husum
A 16th-century ducal residence where millions of purple crocuses bloom in the castle park every March, the signature spring scene of northern Germany.
The castle was built by the Dukes of Gottorf between 1577 and 1582. Its red-brick structure has towers in the Dutch Renaissance style, and its interior displays ducal-era rooms, fireplaces and paintings. The park is best known for its spring crocuses. Legend has it that they were originally planted by monks. Today, every March, millions of purple crocuses carpet the lawns, and a Crocus Festival is held. The castle is open in summer, and the park is free to visit year-round. It is about a 10-minute walk from Husum harbour.
Opening hours
Park open all day; castle approx. March–October, 11:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Husum Harbour & Old Town
- Roter Haubarg
- Multimar Wattforum Tönning
- Tönning Harbour & Packhaus
- Katinger Watt
- Eider Barrage
- Westerheversand Lighthouse
- Museum der Landschaft Eiderstedt