Food and drinks in Waddenland

Dine in a mill or enjoy an evening filled with culinary surprises at the Molenrij inn. Many Waddenland entrepreneurs use fresh local ingredients. Go to the tea factory for a wonderful tea experience, or enjoy some fresh fish from the Wadden at ‘t Ailand.

De Molenaar

Onderdendam – Come to the Molen van Onderdendam to enjoy a delicious meal at their hospitable gastronomic restaurant. You don’t even have to go home afterwards: simply spend the night in the granary. With their surprise menus, Restaurant de Molenaar ensures all of their dishes are ultra-fresh – all the time. Enjoy!

't Ailand

Lauwersoog – Restaurant ‘t Ailand is located by the Wadden Sea, at the tip of Lauwersoog harbour. Enjoy all the sea has to offer in an informal atmosphere. In addition to the restaurant that serves dishes prepared from their own catches, ‘t Ailand also functions as an operating base for fishing expeditions. They hold workshops, after which you can set out and catch your own meal. Fresh to the max.

Tea factory

Houwerzijl – The Theefabriek tea factory is located in Houwerzijl and is something of a Valhalla for tea lovers. Located in a converted church, this is where you find a tea museum, tearoom and teashop. Once you have worked up an appetite, go for one of their delicious lunches, such as the Grunneger Wadd’n lunch.

Herberg Molenrij

Kloosterburen – Enjoy a meal at the Herberg-restaurant Molenrij made mainly using fresh, regional and organic ingredients. They obtain their cheese from Klein Wetsinge, fresh fish and shellfish from ‘t Ailand in Lauwersoog and beer from the Zotte Kalf from Winsum. Choose from their inn menu or go all the way with one of their culinary tours de force. They also have overnight accommodation.

The church of Klein Wetsinge

Wetsinge – With options for delicious meals and cooking workshops, this humble renovated church is also perfect for meetings, lectures, concerts and receptions. Its location and interior, with a blend of modern and ancient elements, is simply stunning. And all this is complemented with a wonderful view of the Reitdiep area.

Restaurant 't Ailand
Restaurant 't Ailand
Lauwersoog

Restaurant 't Ailand is full of love for the sea, nature and the Waddenland.

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Hotel Ekamper**
Hotel Ekamper**
Roodeschool

This hypermodern hotel-café-restaurant is located in one of the smallest villages in the Groningen countryside, close to Roodeschool, and includes 24 rooms, all with colour TV, telephone, shower and toilet. The hotel also has a honeymoon suite: free for bridal couples celebrating their wedding here. Hotel Ekamper has a restaurant serving daily menus and an extensive choice of à la carte dishes. Guests can also enjoy a quiet drink in the attractive bar with lounge. The modern hotel-café-restaurant Ekamper is located in the typical countryside décor of north Groningen near the Eemshaven, the Netherlands’ most recent harbour complex.

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Hotel Bistro De Oude Smidse
Hotel Bistro De Oude Smidse
Westernieland

Hotel Bistro De Oude Smidse is located in an attractive old forge in the picturesque village of Westernieland.

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't Zielhoes
't Zielhoes
Usquert

The former lockkeeper's house of Noordpolderzijl, located at the foot of the sea dyke, has been home to the nostalgic brown café 't Zielhoes for many years.

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Bij Hammingh
Bij Hammingh
Garnwerd

Garnwerd, a terp village, is a unique part of Groningen, situated on the picturesque waterway that connects the city of Groningen with the Wadden Sea.

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Restaurant De Molenaar
Restaurant De Molenaar
Onderdendam

At Restaurant de Molenaar in Onderdendam you can enjoy a pleasant afternoon or evening out and a special overnight stay. Come have lunch or dinner on the ground floor of the old mill of Onderdendam.

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Waddenweelde Hotel
Waddenweelde Hotel
Pieterburen

Experience that island feeling at the mainland! At the farthest tip of The Netherlands is the tourist village of Pieterburen, where walking the mudflats once originated. In addition, the well-known Pieterburen Zeehondencentrum (seal sanctuary) is located in the village and it is an easy operating base for a visit to the islands of Schiermonnikoog and Borkum. The comfortable Hotel Waddenweelde is the official starting point of the Pieterpad. Walks across the mudflats are held on a daily basis and the hotel has various facilities, such as two à la carte restaurants (one of which is located in Lauwersoog, with a wonderful view of the Wadden Sea and Lauwersmeer lake), a grand café and a pizzeria. If you are looking for some relaxation during your stay, go to the Waddenwellness bathhouse with a swimming pool and a sauna; pure indulgence after a brisk walk across the mudflats. And the children are sure to jump in the air for joy in the playground of no less than 2500 m² or a ride on the kart track!

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LAUWERSOOG CAMPSITE AND RECREATION CENTRE
LAUWERSOOG CAMPSITE AND RECREATION CENTRE
Lauwersoog

Tranquillity, water, countryside, sea, footpaths, bicycle tracks and camping, in short: this is the perfect place for a holiday with the entire family, solo or just the two of you. The Lauwersoog campsite is located by the Lauwersmeer lake in the Lauwersmeer National Park and has every feature required for a lovely holiday. The campsite is open throughout the year and has a recreation team and extensive facilities, such as the magnificent ‘Het Booze wijf’ restaurant with a view of the Lauwersmeer and the museum harbour, free hot water/shower, solar energy-heated sanitary facilities, caravan hire, hiker’s cabins and Swiss cottages, a bus stop by the entrance, a camp shop and a launderette. Camper vans and dogs are welcome. The park also has an indoor and outdoor playground.

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