Holiday in Otterndorf – idyllic nature park by the sea

Discover wonderful sandy beaches and the fascinating game of ebb and flow. Since 2009, Lower Saxony's Wadden Sea has been a UNESCO World Heritage site. Whether cycling, mudflat walking or canoeing, the German North Sea coast offers numerous activities for the whole family. A break in a holiday home at the North Sea means recuperation for body and mind. The pleasant North Sea climate and the fresh air invite relaxation.

Holiday home in Otterndorf

A real German exclave on Lower Saxony's North Sea coast: That's where you'll find the 50 DanCenter holiday homes in the water and nature park of Otterndorf, near Cuxhaven. That's the Danish lifestyle at the mouth of the Elbe. The houses for 6 to 12 people - including luxury wellness houses - are all in the 1st and 2nd row back from the water with great river and sea scenery. In keeping with the Nordic vibe, they include whirlpools, saunas and a fireplace as standard – and almost every house has its own canoe.

Discover the medieval town of Otterndorf

The cosy atmosphere is apparent as soon as you arrive in the North Sea resort of Otterndorf, and the typical half-timbered houses give the town its own special style, providing your holiday in Otterndorf North Sea resort with a very special charm. "The green town by the sea" offers so many different aspects, with historic timbered houses, a glorious beach and indescribably beautiful views of the River Medem, which give Otterndorf an extra romantic touch.

The historic city is located at the mouth of the River Elbe, where the impressive Wadden Sea and the raw force of the North Sea meet. Holidays in the North Sea resort of Otterndorf mean that you'll be able to experience the ebb and flow of the tide over and over again. Twice in the space of 24 hours, the changing tide reveals part of the seabed: the mudflat.

Enjoy coastal air – wellness holidays at the North Sea

The North Sea resort offers a well-maintained town centre with a quaint charm and particularly fresh air. The North Sea climate activates your immune system and circulation, and the bracing climate strengthens your immune system, having a healing effect on your skin and airways.

In any season, you can escape from the stress of every day life and relax – whether on the beaches of the North Sea, in the Wadden Sea or over a Frisian afternoon tea by a cosy fire with home-made cake. Let yourself be impressed by the high-quality diversity of this pleasant North Sea resort!

Tips for your holiday in Otterndorf

In Otterndorf, you can enjoy close proximity to the Elbe as well as the North Sea. The region offers lots of great activities for all age groups. Here are a few tips for holidays in Otterndorf:

• Visit Wingst. This is the region between the Weser and the Elbe. In this region, you can cycle and hike through vast woodlands. There are also some great attractions, such as a zoo and a playground.
• Visit the Osten-Hemmoor floating ferry, an exciting technological monument.
• Go on a harbour tour in Bremerhaven and get up close to the giant ships.
• While you're in Bremerhaven, you shouldn't miss out on the Klimahaus or the German Emigration Center. Both of these museums are interactive and an exciting experience for the whole family.
• The Natureum Niederelbe brings you closer to the local flora and fauna and explains the ecosystem in the area.
• If the weather gets bad, Otterndorf has a large kids' activity centre called 'Spiel- und Spaßscheune'.
• From Cuxhaven, you can take a carriage ride across the mudflats to the island of Neuwerk. Interestingly, this belongs to the state of Hamburg.

Holiday on the coast

If you don't fancy the North Sea, why not plan a holiday at the Baltic Sea? Here at DanCenter, we have a large selection of holiday homes along the Schleswig-Holstein coast.