Friedrichstadt

The municipality features a network of canals intersecting at right angles, with traditional Dutch-style houses displaying stepped gables along the waterways.

Duke Friedrich III of Holstein-Gottorp established the town in 1621, inviting Dutch settlers to develop the marshlands and practice their religious beliefs freely.

Multiple religious groups, including Mennonites, Remonstrants, Catholics, and Jews, constructed their places of worship, creating a diverse religious landscape in the town.

The town provides boat tours through its canals from April to October, while the tourist office on Market Square offers guided walking tours in German and English.

The municipality maintains its Dutch heritage through its architectural elements, including houses with characteristic stepped gables and a system of navigable waterways.

Location: Nordfriesland district

Inception: 1621

Elevation above the sea: 2 m

Website: https://friedrichstadt.de

GPS coordinates: 54.37698,9.09250

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:23