Krumstedt is a clustered village on a geest peninsula; two stream valleys and extensive moorland and low-lying areas surround the village. The landscape and history offer different ways to shape a stay: from raised bog and opportunities for cycling, riding and walking to historic traces and a seasonal nativity trail.
Historic Traces in Krumstedt
Krumstedt was first mentioned in a papal document in 1208. Later, the Ox Road, a trade route between Dithmarschen and Holstein, ran through the village in the 16th and 17th centuries. Krumstedt’s local history also covers the Hare War of 1288 between the people of Dithmarschen and the Holsteiners. Stone Age finds point to a very long history of settlement. The historic points of reference thus range from early finds and a medieval mention to later trade routes and conflicts.
Moorland Landscape and Activities
Krumstedt’s raised bog is located in the district forest. The Landschaftliches Hochmoor (Scenic Raised Bog) lies between Krumstedt and Schafstedt in a spruce forest and covers around 23 hectares. It formed in a basin without drainage, above an impermeable layer of soil, and has survived drainage, peat extraction and afforestation. The two references to moorland offer different ways to explore Krumstedt’s landscape: one site in the district forest and another bog with its own formation and land-use history.
Krumstedt offers plenty of opportunities for cycling, riding and walking. The district forest is popular with mushroom foragers; check local rules before going mushroom picking. The Krumstedt nativity trail is also a seasonal attraction: every year during Advent, numerous nativity scenes decorate the walking route. Dates and details may vary. If you are planning your visit around the nativity trail, check the information for the relevant Advent season.
Refreshments and Farm Shop
Radcafé Schnepel offers cyclists a place to take a break and also welcomes drivers and walkers. Facilities include an e-bike charging station and a garden play area with a slide, swing and other play equipment. As facilities may change, check before travelling whether the charging station is currently available and whether the play area is still there. The menu includes homemade cakes and gateaux, ice cream sundaes and savoury lunch dishes; the selection may also change.
Tumat farm shop offers something different: its range includes grilled meat, sausages, cold cuts and dishes from the field kitchen. It also sells local eggs and honey, homemade jam, herbs, and handmade items made from wool, clay and wood. The range and ordering terms may change; check in advance what is currently available and whether an order is required. The two places thus differ in what they offer: the café is geared towards stopping for refreshments, while the farm shop focuses on food and handmade items.
Beyond Krumstedt: Dithmarschen
Krumstedt is considered a central base for exploring attractions throughout Dithmarschen. In the wider Dithmarschen travel destination, the Dithmarschen State Museum in Meldorf takes visitors through 1,200 years of regional history—from the wealth of the peasant republic to everyday rural life in the 1960s. Dithmarschen Stone Age Park offers hands-on activities such as flint knapping, archery, making Stone Age jewellery, lighting fires and baking bread. The programme may vary; check current offerings when planning a visit.
Discover more destinations: Groven, Bargenstedt, Lehe, Süderdorf, Heide, Oesterdeichstrich, Hörst, Elpersbüttel
To the overview of the wider travel destination: Dithmarschen.
