Is Wadden Sea worth visiting?

There are five such jewels in the north of the Netherlands and all of them are worth a visit. Schiermonnikoog, Ameland, Terschelling, Vlieland and Texel are quite different from each other in many respects, but they all have fine beaches, and the Wadden Sea off their coast is full of wonders. You can attend a fascinating lecture about the region, or visit one of the many exhibitions which look ‘behind the scenes’ of this natural World Heritage Site. Mudflats walks are a must if you want to experience the Wadden Sea, you can even book a guided crossing to one of the islands. Join one of the guided nature tours to discover the huge variety of fauna and flora and experience the majestic force of the elements! The whole landscape of northern Friesland was formed by a struggle against the sea. Evidence of this struggle is everywhere. The Lauwersmeer region is situated where the rivers Lauwers, Hunze and Ee once flowed into the Lauwerszee. The tidal current from the Wadden Sea met practically no obstacles. For reasons of sea defence the Lauwerszee was closed in 1968. A beautiful nature reserve developed and today it is a national park where you can marvel at the wet grasslands and the enormous richness in birds. At Noordpolderzijl you can visit one of the few tidal habours of the Dutch Wadden Sea, the perfect place to experience the tide. Visit Punt de Reide in the extreme northeast of Groningen. An important resting place for harbour seals is located offshore, where up to 300 animals at a time may be observed. Thanks to a low hide the seals can be watched without disturbing them. ONE Wadden Sea, ONE Global Heritage. Continue your journey of Wadden Sea World Heritage experiences with a visit to Germany, where you can see for yourself that the Wadden Sea World Heritage is a continuous ecosystem that knows no borders. Explore the Dollard Bay where the bird watcher's hut – the 'Kiekkaaste' – is at Nieuwe Statenzijl on the border with Germany. Nieuwe Statenzijl is a very interesting place, where cyclists and hikers can cross the border to see the German part of the Dollard. During the summer it is possible to take a small ferry, especially for bicycles from Delfzijl to Ditzum and Emden in Germany.

The Wadden Sea is the world’s largest unbroken system of intertidal sand and mud flats in the world. This section gives you an introduction and an overview on the many features worth a visit in the Wadden Sea World Heritage. Visitor centres During your visit to the Wadden Sea take some time to learn more about the site’s secrets at one of the many visitor centres. Our interactive map shows where these centers can be found. Explore area by area Below you can explore the different sub-areas of the Wadden Sea: in Denmark, in the German Federal States Schleswig-Holstein as well as Lower Saxony and Hamburg, and in the Netherlands.

The Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea is one of the biggest attractions in the entire state. The Wadden Sea is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve anyway, but it is also an official bird sanctuary and flora-fauna habitat of the EU. As a worthwhile nature excursion destination, the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea is one of the biggest attractions in the entire state. If you want to experience the fascination of the Wadden Sea, it is best to take a short boat trip to the islands and Halligen in the Wadden Sea and visit one of the many seal banks: they are by far the most popular inhabitants of the Wadden Sea.