Discover the Wadden
In the Wadden area, you can go exploring. Over and along the mud flats. Across an area designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Not so surprising: its rich nature is to be proud of. Meant to be cherished. And to experience, of course. Go mudflat hiking, discover the taste of the mudflats or spot 'the big five'. Known or unknown in the area: there is always something new to see.
UNESCO World Heritage Site | Gift of Mother Nature
There are those places on earth that are unique. Where nature is richer. The landscape most extraordinary. Places that are not just any places, but deserve a title. Such is the case with the Wadden region. Since 2009, the area has borne the proud title of UNESCO World Heritage Site. And you don't just get that title: you have earned it. The special landscape of mud flats, salt marshes, dunes, channels and sandbanks create a unique area. Something you won't find anywhere else. There is so much to discover, experience or explore here. We would like to give you 5 tips to discover the Wadden Sea.
Mudflats | Over the bottom of the sea
Different places - When you think of the Wadden area, you quickly think of mudflats. And that is not surprising: it is a unique activity. Nowhere else in the world can you walk on the bottom as much as the sea as here. At low tide, part of the bottom of the Wadden Sea falls dry. The birds fill their bellies and the seals seek out the sandbanks to sunbathe. This is also the time to take a walk on the seabed yourself. Sometimes you pause for a story from your guide, but most of the time you are on the move. The wet sand sucks at the soles of your shoes, while the wind blows through your hair. Not infrequently, the water is around your ankles or even higher. Experiencing more intensely what makes the Wadden Sea a World Heritage Site is hardly possible.
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Dark Sky Park | Where it's really dark
Lauwersoog - At night, it's dark. At least, that's what you always thought. Have you ever been to a Dark Sky Park? That's a place where it's really dark. Where you cannot see your hand in front of your face when the sun has completely set, but can enjoy a sky full of stars. There are only a handful of these official places in the world. Including one near Lauwersoog. Autumn is the ideal period for a walk through the Dark Sky Park: it gets dark fairly early then and it is not yet too cold. Apart from that, you need a bit of luck. It is of course best when the weather is clear, so you can see the stars and the moon well. Going out in the area yourself? Then download the new night map. With this map, you can easily make a beautiful walk under the stars yourself.
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Taste of the Wadden | For all foodies
Various places - The wadden region is a unique place for lovers of pure ingredients. Its rich nature offers you authentic flavours in abundance. From delicious oysters to samphire and of course fresh fish, this salty taste has only gotten better over the years. Local producers put their heart and soul into it. As a result, you can knock on many doors across the Wadden area for a tasty meal. Take a seat at one of the many regional restaurants or simply make an original meal at home from the delicious ingredients. Tasty food guaranteed.
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At the dyke | Getting a breath of fresh air
Various places - Out into nature for a while. Up the dyke. Let the hustle and bustle blow out of your head. That is perfectly possible at the Uithuizerwad. A beautiful nature reserve of no less than 63 hectares. Filled with all kinds of birds all year round. From the beaked plover to the shore pipit and the great mayor. Birds you would love to spot. A real feast for the bird lover. But even if you're not a birdwatcher, this is a great place to be. Although the nature reserve itself is not accessible, from the dike you have beautiful views over the rich nature. And while you're in the area, head a little further east to Noordkaap. The northernmost point of our country. Here, too, you have wide views over the mud flats. Both places are well worth seeing.
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The big five | Beastly beautiful
Different places - Not only Africa has 'the big five', the Wadden Sea can do something about it too. The rich region is home to animal species that make you smile. What you want to look for and turn your head an extra time for. The seal is fairly well-known, but not always easy to spot in the wild. There is also the grey seal. They are a bit more curious. Or how about the harbour porpoise: the smallest cetacean in the world. Just giant is the European sturgeon, almost extinct in the Wadden region. This giant can grow as long as six metres, but luckily they are working to bring this fish back. And if you look up, with a bit of luck you will see a white-tailed eagle flying. This majestic bird is the pearl of the big five: if you come across it, you can congratulate yourself.
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