Schmedeswurth has an unusual cultural landmark: the Buddhist Center Auenbüttel is located in the village district of Auenbüttel, a long-established center of Diamond Way Buddhism. It was founded in 1980; its stupa house contains a stupa built in 1996. The two dates mark a 16-year gap between the center’s founding and the stupa’s construction, giving this local point of interest a concrete historical context.
Getting Around Schmedeswurth
Bus services connect Schmedeswurth with Marne and the railway station in St. Michaelisdonn. An improved network of roads and paths also connects the municipality with neighboring municipalities. If you are planning to travel via the railway station in St. Michaelisdonn, check the bus connection and current timetable in advance; transport services can change. The road and path network also provides a way to navigate within the municipality and to neighboring municipalities.
In the wider destination of Dithmarschen
In the wider destination of Dithmarschen, the Dithmarschen State Museum in Meldorf takes visitors through 1,200 years of history, from the wealth of the peasant republic to rural everyday life in the 1960s. A broader overview of the region’s museums is offered by an association of 19 museums run by professional and volunteer staff in eleven locations. Another trace of history is St. Andrew’s Church in Weddingstedt, one of the five so-called original parishes in Dithmarschen. You can choose between a wide-ranging historical narrative, different museums, and the historical context of a single church.
For hands-on activities, the Dithmarschen Stone Age Park offers flint knapping, archery, Stone Age jewelry making, fire-making, and bread baking, among other things. Activities may vary depending on the program, so check the current offerings before your visit. Next to the park is the Stone Age Forest: this natural outdoor area covers around 40 hectares and includes nine original archaeological monuments. It is permanently open and free of charge; check the visitor information about access again before planning your visit.
In Friedrichskoog, the National Park Station with a national park exhibition is located on the south side of the harbor. From Friedrichskoog, the Wadden Sea Conservation Station manages the national park in the southern part of Dithmarschen, between Meldorfer Koog and the mouth of the Elbe, along 30 kilometers of coastline. Friedrichskoog’s attractions also include a seal rearing station and the Wadden Sea Conservation Station. Guided mudflat walks at low tide along the Dithmarschen coast reveal the diverse life of the Wadden Sea; they are led by local guides with expert knowledge of the national park’s mudflats. Tides and guided tour dates vary, so it is worth checking the specific visitor information.
The hiking trails also offer a range of options. The North–Baltic Sea Hiking Trail runs in five stages from Meldorf to Kiel; its first stage is in Dithmarschen and is just under 40 kilometers long. A shorter loop, rated easy, is “Mötjensee and White-tailed Eagle” near Lunden: it is 12.79 kilometers long and described as suitable for hiking in flat terrain. This gives you a choice between a long stage of a long-distance hiking trail and a shorter loop, each on a different scale.
One culinary offering is the KOHLosseum’s cabbage workshop. Demonstrations followed by tastings are held there Tuesday through Thursday at 2, 3, and 4 p.m. From November 1 until Easter, only the 2 p.m. demonstration takes place; check the schedule before your visit. During the Dithmarschen Cabbage Days, the program across Dithmarschen includes farmers’ markets, town festivals, and sports and cultural events. Individual events and dates change, so checking the relevant event program can help with planning.
Discover more destinations: Epenwöhrden, Stinteck, Weddingstedt, Neuenkirchen (Dithmarschen), Barlt, Offenbüttel, Schülp, Sankt Michaelisdonn
View the wider travel guide: Dithmarschen.
