The Wadden is the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site. A dynamic area that is transformed with every new changing of the tides. With walking islands and pitch black nights. A World Heritage Site that has been inhabited by people for centuries. From and with the sea. The birthplace of Dutch water management, with a unique system of terps, dikes, waterways, polders and pumps. Where creativity ensures dry feet and surprising land art, sustainable festivals and delectably modern salty treats. An area just waiting to be discovered!
The Wadden: a place to discover. Where the islands with their forests and dunes meet the ancient landscape of mounds and wierden. The Wadden are so much more than you expect. Walk across the bottom of the sea to an island.
Vast polder landscape with historic places, beautiful nature, interesting military heritage. The coast of North Holland is ideal for walking, cycling and canoeing.
Read more about Kust Noord-HollandLand of terps, salty nature and historic cities. Total darkness and infinite space. Headstrong and free. Living with the tides.
Read more about Kust FrieslandEndless grain and rapeseed fields, meandering maren and ancient terp villages. Fishing villages and quaint little harbours. National Park Lauwersmeer lake. Groningen has it all!
Read more about Kust GroningenTexel is a Utopia for birdwatchers and nature lovers. Island of local products and delectable cuisine. Breathe in, relax and enjoy yourself.
Read more about TexelOne visit and you’ll want to come back again and again. Vlieland, island of yearning, peace and tranquillity.
Read more about VlielandForests, beaches, sand dunes, charming villages and Oerol. Terschelling is an island of exploration, from the West to the farthest point of the Boschplaat.
Read more about TerschellingAmeland is MadNes and art month, sports amidst the unspoiled nature. Sustainability and hospitality describe this island to a tee.
Read more about AmelandIsland of nature, broad beaches, chamber music in the dunes. Relaxation and enjoying all the good the Wad has to offer.
Read more about SchiermonnikoogThere are few natural world heritage sites that are so vast and at the same time as densely populated as the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage. Where people and nature encounter each other, stories arise. Discover the wadden region through these stories. They take you to unknown places, special encounters and surprising flavors. Here you make your choice.
The last true nature in the Netherlands. Weather, wind and water are continuously shaping this landscape that is so important to millions of birds and fish. It’s with good reason the Wadden is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The story of the very unique relationship between the Dutch people and water begins in the Wadden area. The terps and mounds are the birthplace of Dutch Delta Design. Travel through time and discover the incredible history of the water heritage. From sleeper dikes to the Fish Migration River.
Where on earth do you start with so many fantastic places on your ‘to do’ list in the Wadden area? Here are a few tips to help you on your way.
Real darkness is becoming increasingly scarce. In Dark Sky Park Lauwersmeer you experience the darkness.
After the long journey on the unique and wide beach of Schiermonnikoog (the widest beach in Europe) you feel like you are at the end of the world.
The unique Willemsoord complex, which used to be the shipyard and maintenance yard for the Royal Dutch Navy, is now a beautiful monumental part of Den Helder.
The drowning house has been in the middle of the Vliehors for more than a century. A wonderfully sheltered spot in the middle of the immense sand plain.
The most beautiful places on the Wadden
From your own Airstream you can see the most beautiful sunsets in this panoramic spot.
Combine a visit to the Wadden Sea coast with an overnight stay in Leeuwarden.
From a beautiful apartment you can easily discover Schiermonnikoog.
When the Wad is dry and the sandbars and mudflats are visible you can walk from Holwerd to Ameland.
Walk on the mudflats, eat from the sea, mudflat excursions or maybe even prepare a saline delicacy? It’s all possible at Oan ‘y Dijk in Paesens-Moddergat.
Want to learn more about water heritage and maritime history? Take a historical walk over the old Rijkswerf Willemsoord in Den Helder.
Upward facing dog with a view of the World Heritage Site. Sun salutations on the beach of Schiermonnikoog.
