HUSUM - THE COLOURFUL TOWN BY THE SEA
Husum – this is a harbour city, a district town, the wind capital, a shopping city, a North Sea city, a castle-town, a trade fair city, a shrimp city, the hometown of Theodor Storm and for its inhabitants and visitors, a favourite city.
You will find here how beautiful, different, diverse, charming, rewarding and interesting Husum truly is for trade fairs, congresses, conferences and events.
A fresh insight to the meeting point Wadden Sea.
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HUSUM - THE WIND CAPITAL
Where the wind blows
Husum has an international reputation as a key centre for renewable energy. The world’s leading wind energy trade fair, HUSUM Wind, takes place here, making the town the ‚wind capital‘ of the world and one of Schleswig-Holstein‘s most well-known locations for international trade fairs. In 2010 Husum gains a new convention and event centre that highlights its importance. An important industry for the region, the wind energy sector is represented here e.g. by "REpower Systems, SE Production Husum" and "Vestas Central Europe (VCEU)".
Facts
- approx.. 2.700 wind energy turbines in Schleswig-Holstein
- 50% of the above are installed on the North Sea Coast
- 60% of installed capacity is at the North Sea coast.
- North Frisia plays a leading role from the planning to the service and maintenance of installations as well as training.
- Husum is considered the cradle of wind energy.
Selection of companies / organisations:
- Vestas Central Europe (VCEU):
www.vestas.com - REpower Systems SE, Production Husum: www.repower.de
- WKN AG: www.wkn-ag.de
- House of Future Energies (Haus der Zukunftsenergien): www.hausderzukunftsenergien.de
- Trade fair (Messe) HUSUM WindEnergy: www.husumwind.com
- Offshore harbours (Offshore-Häfen) Nordsee Schleswig-Holstein: www.offshore-sh.de
- Further information: www.windcomm.de
HUSUM Wind - WIND, WATTS AND GOOD BUSINESS
HUSUM Wind - The wind fair
For nearly 25 years HUSUM Wind is the wind industry’s most important meeting place. As a showcase and market place held every two years, it is the best environment to form new contacts and expand existing business..
Facts
- International Trade Fair for the Wind Industry
- since 1989, every 2 years
- dates: 23.-26.09.2014, 20.-23.09.2016
- exhibitors: ca. 1,200 from 30 countries
- visitors: ca. 40,000 from 90 countries
- exhibition area: ca. 60,000 m²
- 8 exhibition halls and NordseeCongressCentrum
Further information on the trade fair (Messe) HUSUM Wind: www.husumwind.com
New Energy Husum - LOOK AHEAD - THINK AHEAD!
Trade fair New Energy Husum
In the last 10 years the trade fair "New Energy Husum" has established itself as one of the most important renewable energy exhibitions and trade fairs. It has served as a showcase for decentralised energy generation using all kinds of renewable sources since 2002.
Facts
- International fair for renewable energies
- since 2002, annually
- dates: 21.-24.03.2013, 20.-23.03.2014, 19.-22.03.2015
- exhibitors: ca. 300 from 15 countries
- visitors: ca. 18,000 from. 45 countries
- exhibition area: ca. 16,000 m²
- 3 exhibition halls and NordseeCongressCentrum
Further information on the trade fair (Messe) New Energy Husum: www.new-energy.de
WHERE THINKING SHOWS (RENEWABLE ENERGIES)
Where do the wind energy turbine service technicians come from? They come from Husum.
Since 2000 training for more than 1,400 wind turbine service technicians by Schleswig-Holstein Business Academy (Wirtschaftsakademie Schleswig-Holstein) in cooperation with the Vocational Centre for Renewable Energies (Bildungszentrum für Erneuerbare Energien e.V. / BZEE).
Schleswig-Holstein Business Academy (Wirtschaftsakademie Schleswig-Holstein):
- The one and only training-tower of the Business Academy in Germany for safety training on wind turbines
- Certified and standardised training
Vocational Centre for renewable energies (BZEE / Bildungszentrum für Erneuerbare Energien e.V.):
- International alignment with training partners in France, Great Britain, Ireland, Canada, Netherlands, Norway and the USA
- 90 companies from the wind energy industry are members of the BZEE e.V.
Selection of vocational centres in the renewables energies:
- Schleswig-Holstein Business Academy (Wirtschaftsakademie Schleswig-Holstein): www.wak-sh.de
- Vocational Centre for Renewable Energies (BZEE / Bildungszentrum für Erneuerbare Energien e.V.): www.bzee.de
HUSUM - MARITIME WORLD (HUSUM PORT)
Gateway to the North Frisian Islands and "Halligen"
The charming harbour town Husum is the centre of Schleswig-Holstein’s North Sea coast and is well-known as the gateway to the North Frisian Islands and "Halligen". In the city life of Husum the harbour - with the inner harbour and the outer harbour - always played an important role.
Strolling along the harbour area in the inner harbour or making business in the outer harbour - the Husum port has many appearances: Shrimp fishing and the corn trade, the waterway police, marine conservation and coastal protection, boat trips and sailing, ship repairs and wind energy technology… …
In Husum even short dock repairs have a long tradtion
Previously, the shipyard was much more prominent and located where the Town Hall is now. Today, all the ship repair and maintenance work is carried out in two dry docks in the outer harbour. You can learn more about the history of Husum’s docks in the North Frisian Maritime Museum (Schiffahrtsmuseum Nordfriesland).
Fishing for compliments
Husum is home port for 8 fishing cutter and shrimp boats. This is where our fishing became a legend.
Selected facts
- Nautical position of Husum Harbour: 54°29' N / 09°03' E
- Cargo handling capacity per year in the port: approx. 300.000 t
- Cargo shipping, passenger shipping, fishery, shipping of authorities, pleasure boats / sailing boats, traditional sailing boats
- Technical information outer harbour Husum
Selection of companies / organisations Husum port
- ATR Landhandel: www.atr-landhandel.de
- Hauptgenossenschaft Nord AG: www.hage-kiel.de
- Husumer Dock und Reparatur GmbH & Co. KG (HDR): www.husumer-dock.de
- Wilhelm E. F. Schmidt GmbH: www.seeschmid.de
- REpower Systems SE, Production Husum: www.repower.de
- Adler-Schiffe GmbH & Co. KG: www.adler-schiffe.de
- Schleswig-Holstein Agency for Coastal Defence, National Park and Marine Conservation (Landesbetrieb für Küstenschutz, Nationalpark und Meeresschutz Schleswig-Holstein /LKN-SH): www.lkn.schleswig-holstein.de
- Waterway police (Wasserschutzpolizei) Schleswig-Holstein (WSP), Revier Husum: www.polizei.schleswig-holstein.de
- North Frisian Maritime Museum (Schiffahrtsmuseum Nordfriesland): www.schiffahrtmuseum-nf.de
Further informationen (Auszug):
- Offshore harbours (Offshore-Häfen) Nordsee Schleswig-Holstein: www.offshore-sh.de
- Interessengemeinschaft Husumer Hafen e.V.: www.ighh-husum.de
HUSUM - WHERE THE GUEST COUNTS (TOURISM)
The heart of the tourist destination North Sea Schleswig-Holstein beats in Husum
The North Sea harbour town of Husum is affectionately known as the “West Coast Metropolis” on the coast of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Wadden Sea the cosy, yet lively coastal town is right at the centre of the holiday region North Sea Schleswig-Holstein.
For North Sea holidaymakers the Husum Bay holiday region, with the town of Husum at its centre, is a popular destination because it is the perfect place to combine a vacation in a charming, historic town with a relaxing holiday in the countryside and the opportunity to explore northern Schleswig-Holstein with North Frisia, the islands and Halligen, the Wadden Sea, southern Demark and lots more.
Visitors will appreciate the broad choice of cultural, shopping and dining options, and the fact that most things in the pretty harbour town are within walking distance. With its unusually wide selection of cultural offerings and events, Husum is attractive for visitors at any time of year.
As the most important business centre on the North Sea coast in Schleswig-Holstein and the key trade show and congress location, Husum is becoming increasingly important for business travelers, trade show and conference participants.
Facts
Tourist Destination North Sea Schleswig-Holstein (Nordsee Schleswig-Holstein)
- 49% of GDP comes from tourism
- Approx. 20 million overnight stays / year
City of Husum (Stadt Husum) | Holiday destination Husum Bay (Ferienregion Husumer Bucht)
- Centrally located in the region, directly located at the UNESCO world Heritage Site Wadden Sea
- Ideal for combining shopping, culture and pleasure
- Gateway to the unique world of the “Halligen” and islands
- Accomodation full of North Frisian charm, up to 4 and 5 star hotels
- Business can be ideally combined with “time-out”
- Approx. 600.000 overnight stays / year in the holiday destination Husum Bay
- Location ot the most successful catering fair in Schleswig-Holstein: NORD GASTRO & Hotel
- Location of education and training academies in the restaurant, hotel and catering trade.
Selection of tourism organisations
- Nordsee-Tourismus-Service GmbH (Tourist destination North Sea Schleswig-Holstein): www.nordseetourismus.de
- Tourismus und Stadtmarketing Husum GmbH / Husumer Bucht - Ferienorte an der Nordsee e.V. (City of Husum and holiday region Husum Bay): www.husum-tourismus.de
NORD GASTRO & Hotel - THE NORTHERNMOST MEETING POINT OF THE CATERING INDUSTRY IN GERMANY
Trade fair NORD GASTRO & Hotel - Husum
The most northerly trade fair event for the Hotel & Catering industry in the centre of one of the most important holiday regions in Germany: North Sea Schleswig-Holstein.
Facts
- Since 2002, annually
- dates: 10./11.02.2014
- exhibitors: ca. 200
- visitors: ca. 5,000
- exhibition area: 10,000 m²
- 2 exhibition halls and NordseeCongressCentrum
Further information on the trade fair (Messe) NORD GASTRO & Hotel: www.nordgastro-hotel.de
WHERE THINKING SHOWS (TOURISM)
Once learnt never forgotten - for the future
Husum is the place, where top chefs are trained. The Schleswig-Holstein Business Academy (Wirtschaftsakademie Schleswig-Holstein) in Husum provides specialist training for the leisure and tourism industry. In the Tourism and Catering Centre (Bildungszentrum für Tourismus und Gastronomie / BTG), tailor-made training provides the foundation for a successful career in the restaurant, hotel and catering trade.
Selection of trainig centres for tourism and catering:
- Schleswig-Holstein Business Academy (Wirtschaftsakademie Schleswig-Holstein): www.wak-sh.de
- Vocational school in North Frisia, Husum (Berufliche Schule des Kreises Nordfriesland in Husum): www.bs-husum.de
- Thedor-Schäfer Vocational Training Centre (Theodor-Schäfer-Berufsbildungswerk / TSBW): www.tsbw.de
HUSUM - THE SHOPPING CITY
Charming cosmopolitan offer full of tradition
Retailing has a long tradition in Husum. Today you will find here - in addition to the ample parking, short distances and of course the North Sea breeze - over 300 speciality shops where service is very important and the staff takes time with customers. In Husum you are sure to discover your new favourites. As you’d expect, Husum’s retailers always have fresh ideas!
Shopping – comfortable and relaxed
Browsing and shopping without hassle or hustle? That’s what you find in Husum! Stroll around the countless stores, boutiques and speciality shops in the historic city centre. How about some regional specialities? Curl up on the sofa with a North Sea crime thriller or find some super home decorations. In Husum shopping is an experience! Near the conference & event centre, professionals will find many name brands and a wide variety of wholesale items for their long term needs.
Selected facts
- Purchasing profile (index): approx. 300
- No. of speciality shops: > 300
- More details forthcoming.
Selected companies / organisations
- CJ Schmidt: www.cjschmidt.de
- Werbegemeinschaft Husum e. V.: www.husumer-werbegemeinschaft.de
- Interessengemeinschaft Gewerbegebiet Ost e. V.: www.gewerbegebiet-husum.de
- Commerzium der Stadt Husum von 1738 – Verein der Wirtschaft – e.V.: www.commerzium.de
HUSUM - WHERE THE TIDES DETERMINE LIFE (COASTAL PROTECTION)
Where people and sea live togehter
The construction of dykes and other coastal protection measures are part of life on the North Sea - just like the shrimps. The population has protected the North Sea coast from the natural force of the sea for nearly 2,000 years.
Husum has the competence regarding the way people can live with tidal seas and since 2008 has been the site of the Schleswig-Holstein Agency for Coastal Defence, National Park and Marine Conservation.
And, as in 1962 when storm surges cause the dykes to break and the “Blanke Hans” is raging, among others, the German Army in Husum is a reliable partner.
You can find out more about the coastal protection in the “NordseeMuseum Husum” (North Sea Museum).
Further information
- Schleswig-Holstein Agency for Coastal Defence, National Park and Marine Conservation (Landesbetrieb für Küstenschutz, Nationalpark und Meeresschutz Schleswig-Holstein / LKN-SH): www.lkn.schleswig-holstein.de
- North Sea Museum (NordseeMuseum Husum - Nissenhaus): www.museumsverbund-nordfriesland.de
HUSUM - WHERE THE TIDES DETERMINE LIFE (WORLD HERITAGE SITE WADDEN SEA)
Husum - Living at the UNESCO World Heritage Site and nationalpark Wadden Sea
Husum has the competence regarding the way people can live with tidal seas and since 2008 has been the site of the Schleswig-Holstein Agency for Coastal Defence, National Park and Marine Conservation (Landesbetrieb für Küstenschutz, Nationalpark und Meeresschutz Schleswig-Holstein / LKN-SH.
„Experience the tides during a stroll on the sea wall, visit the "Nationalparkhaus", take a guided walk on the mudflats or a tour to the “Halligen" or islands. Then you will understand why the WWF with its Husum office is campaigning to protect this natural landscape. The Wadden Sea World Heritage Site. Dynamic, natural, beautiful.”
Dr. Hans-Ulrich Rösner, WWF Deutschland, Wattenmeerbüro
Further information
- Nationalpark-Haus Husum: www.nationalparkhaus-husum.de
- Schleswig-Holstein Agency for Coastal Defence, National Park and Marine Conservation (Landesbetrieb für Küstenschutz, Nationalpark und Meeresschutz Schleswig-Holstein / LKN-SH): www.lkn.schleswig-holstein.de
- WWF Deutschland, Wadden Sea Office (Wattenmeerbüro): www.wwf.de/watt
- NordseeMuseum Husum - Nissenhaus: www.museumsverbund-nordfriesland.de
- National Park Wadden Sea Schleswig-Holstein (Nationalpark Schleswig-Holsteinisches Wattenmeer): www.nationalpark-wattenmeer.de/sh
- UNESCO world heritage site Wadden Sea (UNESCO Weltnaturerbe Wattenmeer): www.waddensea-worldheritage.org
"CULTURAL METROPOLIIS" - HOMETOWN OF THEODOR STORM
Right, he also came from Husum
Theodor Storm (1817 - 1888) was a German writer. He eternalised his hometown Husum literarily in the poem "The town" ("Die Stadt").
Further information:
- Theodor-Storm-Gesellschaft / Theodor Storm-Zentrum (museum and archive): www.storm-gesellschaft.de
"CULTURAL METROPOLIS" - CASTLE-TOWN HUSUM
Listen with your eyes
Eight museums give you the chance to discover North Frisia, including “Schloss vor Husum”, the only castle on Schleswig Holstein’s North Sea coast with its magnificent garden and crocus blossoms.
Husum offers a top quality cultural programme throughout the year featuring literature, music, theatre, film and maritime experience, and is the location for:
- Rarities of Piano Music (Raritäten der Klaviermusik)
- Pole Poppenspaeler Days (Pole Poppenspäler Tage)
- Husum Film Festival (Husumer Filmtage)
and is the concert venue for:
- Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival
- folkBALTICA and
- jazz baltica.
Rarities of Piano Music (Raritäten der Klaviermusik)
""In the top ten worldwide for piano festivals.”"
Peter Froundjian,
Founder and Artistic Director "Rarities of Piano Music" (Raritäten der Klaviermusik“)
Weiterführende Information:
- Tourismus und Stadtmarketing Husum GmbH: www.husum-tourismus.de
HUSUM - WORKING TOGETHER
Husum - The hands say it all
Social inclusion is important in Husum and part of city life. The Theodor-Schaefer-Vocational Training Centre (TSBW) is one of Germany's leading providers of vocational training for people with disabilities. There is a choice of more than 70 skilled occupations in Husum as well as re-training possibilities.
Further informationen
- Theodor-Schaefer-Vocational Training Centre (Theodor-Schäfer-Berufsbildungswerk / TSBW): www.tsbw.de
- Husumer Werkstätten: www.husumer-werkstaetten.de
- Norddeutsche Gesellschaft für Diakonie mbH: www.ngd.de
HUSUM - WORKING TOGETHER
Husum - On the edge is the centre of life
Around 700,000 people are living in this region of economic and cultural diversity between Husum and Haderslev. The “Region Sønderjylland-Schleswig” is the German-Danish cross border region that has been working together since 1997 and is the gateway between North and Central Europe. The changeable history has shaped both the economic and socio-cultural life of our common region. The diversity of people and cultures is outstanding.
Further information
- Region Sønderjylland-Schleswig / Regionskontor: www.region.de
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