Husumer Hafenmarkt

Maritime Market in the Inner Harbour

The Husumer Binnenhafen is the historic heart of the city — a picturesque harbour basin from the 17th century that earned Husum the nickname "the grey city by the sea" (Theodor Storm). Framed by the Speicher Husum (Husum Granary), the harbour has been a hub for trade and fishing for centuries — and today is one of Schleswig-Holstein's most defining backdrops.

The Harbour Market

Every third Sunday of the month from March to September, the inner harbour transforms into a maritime market mile. Direct marketers and craftspeople from North Frisia set up their stalls on Kleikuhle and Hafenstraße — both located directly on the water. The offerings are diverse:

• Regional Food Products — Fish and shrimp from Husum Bay, cheese from the marsh farms, honey, jams, sausages, game
• Arts and Crafts — Ceramics with maritime motifs, jewellery made from driftwood, textiles, paintings, prints
• Gastronomy — Fish rolls, shrimp rolls, crêpes, coffee, mulled wine in the cooler season

Summer Atmosphere

The market atmosphere at the harbour is different from city centre markets — here, the proximity to the water, the seagulls, the old granary buildings, and the maritime character of the stalls shape the experience. Historic ships and cutters often lie in the harbour basin, complementing the scene.

Seven Dates in 2026

The market takes place every Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The provisional dates for 2026 (third Sunday of each month):

• March 15, 2026 — Season opening
• April 19, 2026
• May 17, 2026
• June 21, 2026 — Summer highlight
• July 19, 2026
• August 16, 2026
• September 20, 2026 — Season finale

In the District of North Frisia

Husum is the district town of Nordfriesland in the state of Schleswig-Holstein and, with around 23,000 inhabitants, is the economic and cultural centre of the region. The harbour market in the Süderhafen/Hafen district is part of the city's year-round event programme and complements prominent Husum markets such as the Husumer Krabbentag (Husum Shrimp Day) and the Husumer Hafentage (Husum Harbour Days).