Get the ultimate breath of fresh air on the dike. You can go to the dike in many places in Groningen. Some are well-known, such as Noordpolderzijl. Others take some searching. There you will find beautiful views over the salt marshes and the only remaining true nature of the Netherlands: the Wadden Sea.
Pieterburen
From the mudflat walking capital of the Netherlands and the village of the well-known seal centre, you can of course easily get to the mudflats. Between Pieterburen and the dyke there is a beautiful cycle path. You can also get there by car. Although it is of course nicer to just walk or cycle here too. Up at Pieterburen and back via Westernieland, for instance.
Punt van Reide
This narrow headland is the remnant of the once prosperous Reiderland. Now nature has free rein here. On the way, you pass the Fiemel Batterie: a remnant of the German Atlantic Wall from World War II. The Punt van Reide is east of Termunten. You cannot get to the Punt by car. Walking and cycling are.
Lauwersoog
At the port of Lauwersoog, the boat leaves for Schiermonnikoog. But there is lots more to do. On and around the dike you will find art: from a huge fishing net and a lookout to a staircase in the dike. Eating fish is excellent here, overlooking the mud flats. Walking, cycling: you can do it all. And getting here by car is perhaps the easiest of all destinations on the dike.
Noordkaap
The northernmost tip of the Dutch mainland, that's Noordkaap. Art work 'De Hemelpoort' marks the spot. From here you have unobstructed views over the water and the infinite sky above the Wadden Sea. Noordkaap is about ten kilometres north of Uithuizermeeden. There are signs from the village. Follow the route by car, bike or on foot.
Nieuwstad
No town to be seen at Nieuwstad, but there is a double dike: a high one on the sea side and a lower one inland. This is where safety, nature, agriculture and recreation come together. On the dike, you have a view of bird nesting island Stern. Nieuwstad is located above Bierum. You can get there by bike, car or just walking.
Termunterzijl
In Termunterzijl, you eat fish - at least, many people do. And preferably as uncomplicated as possible. At fish restaurant Landman, for instance, or Vispaleis Westerhuis. On the dike you blow out with a view of the Eems. Don't forget the beautiful lock the Boog van Ziel. Cycling in the area is a must. And you can park your car just about on the dyke.
