The Rottums are the least known of the Wadden islands. Those who love the Wadden would be thrilled to explore these islands, but they are closed to visitors. In this bit of the Netherlands, nature comes before humans.
The Rottums are the least known of the Wadden islands. Those who love the Wadden would be thrilled to explore these islands, but they are closed to visitors. In this bit of the Netherlands, nature comes before humans.
Take a walk along the Wadden with Vlieland native Gerrit to discover everything about what lives there and what's edible. Afterwards you can enjoy the oysters you picked yourself.
No better match for an island than seaweed! During summer you can find heaps of it on the Wadden, full of vitamins, minerals, iodine and iron. Seaweed is the food of the future.
Northwest Friesland is the land of tea gardens. Many farms have their own terrace where you can enjoy local home-made sweet and savoury snacks.
754: Bonifatius was murdered near Dokkum. What the history books don’t mention: this event also marked the start of a special brewing tradition. Dokkum once had 19 breweries and beer is still being brewed here.
They were threatened with extinction but Dick Trom and the Kollumer zoete grauwe erwt (sweet grey pea) are back! And this won’t surprise you once you’ve tasted them.
The Taste of the Wadden is salty. Fish, shellfish and edible marsh plants, but also various meats and vegetables get their characteristic flavours from the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site.
There is an oasis for green foodies on Texel as well, the Novalishoeve. The organic farm is famous on the island. Just like the Salt Farm Foundation: living lab for salty cultivation.
Whisky smoked on seaweed, baking bread or brewing your own beer: the Bonte Belevenis (Wild Experience) Estate certainly lives up to its name. A wonderful place for local product aficionados.
