Spectacular Duhner Watrenrennen attracts 14,000 visitors: inside to the North Sea

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Duhner Watstrennen - a unique spectacle on the North Sea

Last Sunday, the Duhner Watrenrennen attracted around 14,000 visitors: inside to the beach of Cuxhaven. According to the organizers, this traditional horse race, which has been organized since 1902, is unique in the world. A 1200 -meter -long oval racetrack is created on the sea floor in front of Cuxhaven, on which the riders take action.

This year there were ten races, including three gallop races with thoroughbreds, six trotting races with drivers in Sulkys and a trot race with riders. Not only local participants: were represented inside, but also some from the Netherlands.

The 88th edition of the Duhner Wattrenen had to be completed within six hours as long as the sea floor was dry through the ebb. In the past, twelve races were organized, but this year the time was well planned and all races could be carried out on time.

As usual with other horse races, visitors were able to place their bets and hope for the winners. After the sixth race, Lower Saxony's Minister of Science Falko Mohr presented the winner of the challenge of the Prime Minister of Lower Saxony. The final took place around 3 p.m., but already under slight drizzle.

The Duhner Wattrenen is not only a sporting event, but also a festival that brings people together and celebrates the beauty of the North Sea coast. Due to the unique backdrop on the sea floor in front of Cuxhaven, this spectacle becomes an unforgettable experience for visitors: inside of all ages.

- Nag