National Park Lauwersmeer
Nature in the Lauwersmeer area is so special that it has been declared a National Park. In the peace and space of the vast landscape, there is much to discover. Special flowers, huge numbers of birds and great views.
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The sea used to have free play there and there was an open connection to the Wadden Sea. For fear of flooding, a dam was built in 1969. That was quite a shock for many nature lovers! Fortunately, a beautiful new landscape soon emerged.
A rugged history has transformed National Park Lauwersmeer into a unique nature reserve. Full of peace, space and eccentric animal species. And with the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site and National Park Schiermonnikoog within reach. Discover it for yourself, during a weekend full of wilderness in Groningen.
You can explore the National Park Lauwersmeer on foot, by bike and by boat. There are numerous attractive accommodation options around the area.