The Dutch Wadden

Taste the sea and the land

Do you think that the Wadden Sea is all about the West Frisian islands? Well, you may be correct literally, but certainly not figuratively. There is no need to go all the way to one of the islands to enjoy the Wadden Sea area. From the infinite horizon in the Oldambt area to the scenic areas in the National Park Lauwersmeer, the coast of the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage site has plenty to see and do.

Wadden land by the dyke

Explore the unexpected beauty of the salt marshes and polders. Walk on the seabed when the Dutch Wadden are standing clear of water at low tide and see how seals on the sandbanks wait for fresh food to arrive. Take in thousands of migratory birds foraging on the mud flats and along the Dollard estuary. What do you feel like doing? Check visitwadden.nl before you visit the Groningen Wadden Sea area.

Strength of the Wadden

Centuries ago, the countryside further inland was also shaped by the Wadden Sea. There is the Reitdiep area, where once the meandering Hunze river connected Groningen city and the open sea. In these days, the tides considerably affected the surrounding land. The numerous artificial dwelling hills are reminiscent of the time when the Wadden Sea regularly flooded the land during high tide. Land by the Eems-Dollard was reclaimed until the late 20th century. This resulted in the origination of the land of the infinite horizon. As you drive to the seawall or ferry, don’t forget to look around: you are already surrounded by the strength of the Wadden.

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Crossing the mudflats

Crossing the mudflats

Lauwersmeer

Lauwersmeer

Walking

Walking

Groningen Horizon

Groningen Horizon