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Otterndorf

For many years the North Sea coastal resort of Otterndorf has proven itself as an art and culture destination, but also as a place where the residents know how to party and enjoy letting their guests join in. Exhibitions, the series of annual town hall concerts and the Otterndorf Organ Summer, plus readings from some of the city's writers enhance its leisure offer.

In the summer months of June, July and August Otterndorf's night watchwoman is out and about on the streets of the old town. After the big Schutzenfest (Marksman's Festival) of the Hadler Schutzen- corps, every year in July the "Gipfeltreffen der Enkel Odins," takes place. This is the Germanic Pentathlon with "hordes" from all over Germany. For more than three decades the last weekend in July has seen the Otterndorf old town festival take place. August is dedicated to the "Cuxland Classics" and the exciting soapbox race. The month ends with the big Volksbank triathlon.

The coastal marathon, which is given a lot of attention both in Germany and abroad, takes place every year on World Children's Day in September, The cultural year culminates in September with the "Voices of Europe" (concerts, workshops, exhibitions with focus on the different countries). At the end of September, beginning of October the kite festival attracts young and old to the Otterndorf Grunstrand beach. The perfect end to the year is enjoyed with the Advent torch swimming on the Saturday before the 1st Advent and the Otterndorf Star Market on the 3rd Advent weekend.