Holiday in Wattenmeer

About Wattenmeer

The Wadden Sea is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest contiguous tidal areas on Earth. It stretches over approximately 11,500 square kilometers along the North Sea coast from the Netherlands through Germany to Denmark. Nowhere else in the world can the interplay of ebb and flow be experienced as impressively as here — twice daily, the sea recedes and reveals the seabed. Wadden walks are among the most unforgettable natural experiences in Germany: barefoot over the muddy ground, past lugworms, shells, and small crabs, accompanied by a certified Wadden guide who explains the secrets of this unique ecosystem. Guided walks to offshore islands such as Neuwerk or the Halligen are possible from the coast. The seal banks are a highlight for families and nature lovers: thousands of harbor seals and gray seals rest on the sandbanks and can be observed from a boat at a respectful distance. The Wadden Sea Protection Station on Sylt, Föhr, and in St. Peter-Ording offers guided tours and aquariums. The North Sea islands and Halligen form a chain of unique habitats: Sylt with its steep coasts, Föhr with Frisian villages, Amrum with the Kniepsand (Europe's widest beach), Pellworm, and the tiny Halligen that are almost completely flooded during storm surges. The Multimar Wattforum in Tönning is Germany's largest information center about the Wadden Sea.