And then you roll out of Hamburg, further and further north, and think: It's crazy how flat the country is here. And how tranquil the towns along the route are. The train also stops in small towns; the province begins behind the door. When you drive on the Hindenburgdamm you are completely thrilled, with the mudflats and the North Sea in front of your eyes. Next stop: Westerland beach.

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