Tating in Eiderstedt

Located between St. Peter-Ording and Garding on the North Sea coast of Schleswig-Holstein lies the tranquil town of Tating, a place that invites you to linger. This idyllic village is one of the oldest settlements on the Eiderstedt Peninsula. In Tating, you can unwind from the stresses of everyday life in cozy vacation houses and holiday apartments, enjoy the vastness of the landscape, and explore nature. Thanks to its central location, it’s the perfect starting point for excursions across the entire peninsula.

Outdoor facilities at Tating Sports Park

Padel tennis facility at the Tating Sports Field

Action, Fun, and Sports

Tating Sports Park

In Tating, right in the heart of the beautiful Eiderstedt Peninsula and just a few minutes from St. Peter-Ording, Sportpark Tating awaits you: a lively place for exercise, action, and true vacation fun. Whether it’s tennis or padel tennis, soccer golf, or a golf simulator—here you’ll find the perfect playing field for your North Sea getaway.

After your workout, Restaurant "Fenne"—housed in a lovingly restored sheep barn—invites you to take a break filled with North Frisian warmth. Simple, hearty food, a cold drink, or an ice cream—just the thing after an active day at the Sportpark.

Discover the Tating Sports Park

A couple on bikes enjoying an outing in the Hochdorf Garden

Hidden Gem

Hochdorfer Garden

The Hochdorfer Garden, located in Tating, is one of the most significant monuments to North Frisian rural gardening culture. Garden enthusiasts are sure to be delighted by this impressive grounds, set amid a diverse array of plant and tree species. But the Hochdorfer Garden is the ideal destination not only for gardening enthusiasts, but for anyone who wants to take a leisurely stroll through a beautifully landscaped garden!

Hochdorfer Garden

Haubarg in the Hochdorf Garden

The Hochdorf Garden was created with the construction of a new Haubarg beginning in 1764. The Haubarg, now a historic landmark, still stands today in the beautifully landscaped garden, though its interior is not open to the public.

Exotic Plants and Trees

Magnificent linden trees line the paths through the Hochdorf Garden, while exotic trees and historic apple trees provide pleasantly cool shade.

Magnificent Linden Trees in the Hochdorf Garden

White Bridge

A popular photo spot in the Hochdorf Garden is the beautiful white bridge, which stands out from afar against the lush greenery of the garden.

Romantic Castle Ruins

On the southern edge of the park stands an enchanting, man-made ruin said to be modeled after a painting by Caspar David Friedrich depicting the ruins of Oybin Castle.

Schweizer Haus Café and Restaurant

Fancy a little snack? The Café Restaurant Schweizer Haus invites you to enjoy a delicious break with coffee and cake or savory treats, either indoors or outdoors on the garden terrace.

View of the outdoor area at the Schweizer Haus café

Park Festival in the Hochdorf Garden

By the way: Every summer, the popular Tatinger Park Festivals take place in the Hochdorf Garden. Fun for the whole family! You can find the dates in our event calendar.

Event Calendar

A family at the park festival in front of the Haubarg in the Hochdorf Garden

Podcast Episode on the Hochdorf Garden

Give it a listen!

In a conversation with Hans-Georg Hostrup from Tating on the Podcast "Deichmomente", you’ll learn fascinating facts about the Hochdorfer Garten village park and the Swiss House. For example, did you know that a special variety of apple from this very garden won an award at the 1900 World’s Fair in Paris?

Sheep in front of the harbor in Ehstensiel

Right next to the Wadden Sea World Natural Heritage Site

Ehstensiel Harbor

A lovely detour on your exploration of the town of Tating takes you by bike through the Tatinger Südermarsch. Whether on a long bike ride or a leisurely stroll along the dike, Ehstensiel is a great place to enjoy the view of the North Sea, the Wadden Sea (a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site), the dike, and the peaceful sheep.

Ehstensiel Harbor

In the heart of Tating

St. Magnus Church

St. Magnus Church, believed to be the oldest church on the Eiderstedt Peninsula, stands in Tating. It was originally built in 1103 as a wooden chapel and dedicated to St. Mark. St. Magnus is worth visiting not only for its opulent interior, such as the richly decorated pulpit and the Gothic carved altar, but also for its regular art exhibitions.

St. Magnus Church, Tating

Churches on Eiderstedt

From Bean to Coffee

Eiderstedt Coffee Roastery

A trip to Tating is highly recommended for lovers of this wonderfully aromatic pick-me-up. Whether it’s Eggi’s Bester or Guatemala Black Honey: Every day, select varieties from different countries are freshly and gently roasted so that their flavors and aromas can truly unfold. By the way: You can also find Eggi’s coffee at the tourist information offices in St. Peter-Ording!

Eiderstedt Coffee Roastery

Cafés in Eiderstedt

Coffee Shows at the Coffee Roastery

Calling all coffee lovers! At the Eiderstedt Coffee Roastery, you can watch coffee being roasted live during Eggi’s Coffee Show and pick up some great tips on how to brew it at home.

Experience Shop

Milk to Go

Milk Gas Station

Sustainable and fresh: At the milk station on the Gravert vacation farm in Tating, you can fill up on fresh, farm-fresh Eiderstedt country milk 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Visit the Milk Station

Discover farm stores in Eiderstedt

Hoffleisch Ehstensiel's on-site vending machine

Sausages and Meat Products from Hoffleisch Ehstensiel

Natural, local, delicious!

Hoffleisch Ehstensiel

In Tating-Ehstensiel, Torsten and Angela Abraham run their own cattle farm and sell beef directly to consumers from animals raised on pastures in a species-appropriate manner. You can purchase cuts of beef and sausage products from the farm’s own vending machine.

Hoffleisch Ehstensiel

Discover farm stores in Eiderstedt

Restaurants, Cafés, and Bars in Tating

Fancy a little snack?

In Tating, rustic cafés and restaurants invite you to linger and dine in their cozy dining rooms and gardens: The Schweizer Haus is a lovely coffeehouse with a restaurant in the heart of the Hochdorfer Garten—the eggnog cake is a must-try! Freshly roasted daily, you’ll find the finest coffee beans at the Eiderstedt Coffee Roastery! Fragrant waffle variations with applesauce or red fruit compote await you at the Waffel Stube. The delicious Sunday cake is available only while supplies last! If you’d rather enjoy a hearty meal, head just a few doors down and you’ll be warmly welcomed at the Eiderstedt Krog with its tasty, home-style cuisine. Cocktails, drinks, and a cool atmosphere—at the Felix Bar, you can wind down and relax at the end of the day.

Eiderstedt Krog

Fenne Restaurant

Swiss House

Hot waffle with vanilla ice cream and cherries at Waffelstube Tating

Waffle Shop

White wine is poured from a bottle into a glass

Felix Bar

Coffee Bean Vending Machine at the Tating Coffee Roastery

Eggi's Bakery and Coffee Roastery

Vacation in Tating

Places to visit in the Area

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Around Tating

Would you like to explore the area around Tating? By bike, St. Peter-Ording, Westerhever, and Garding are just a stone’s throw away, and nearby towns like Tönning and Husum are also easily accessible thanks to direct train service.

By the way: You can find more information about Tating on the Tating Tourism Association’s website.