Visit the hotspots on the Wadden Islands
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Come spend the night on the Wadden Islands and taste the unique atmosphere of an island
The Wadden Islands have been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009. The biological ecosystem that you will find on the Wadden Islands is unique. The diverse nature attracts millions of birds every year. Whether you go mudflat hiking early in the morning or come for a nice relaxing holiday by the sea: the Wadden Islands have a lot to offer. With from left to right Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and finally Schiermonnikoog, the small islands have enough space for fun activities. We have listed the best ones for you.
Did you know that the Wadden Sea Region is 500 kilometers long? In total it is about 300,000 hectares. The largest part of the Wadden Sea Region is located in Germany (50%), 30% belongs to the Netherlands and 20% belongs to the Danes. There are a total of 23 Wadden Islands that are inhabited.
If you come to spend the night on the Wadden Islands, you can admire the beautiful untouched nature. For example, Vlieland and Schiermonnikoog are completely car-free and several Wadden Islands have protected nature reserves. In addition, there are various activities that you can undertake while staying overnight on the Wadden Islands.
Texel, the island that lies above North Holland, has a nice and cozy village, namely Den Burg. It is also very nice to enjoy the tranquility that an island offers you during the overnight stay on the Wadden Islands. Fort Kijkduin is a nice outing for young and old, the museum and aquarium with North Sea animals gives you an exclusive look at the North Sea.
Vlieland is the island next to Texel. There are many sporting activities to do on Vlieland. At Paal 50 you can go blokarting (a combination of sailing and karting), wave surfing, paddle boarding, canoeing and much more. For the less fanatical athletes, there is the possibility to take a trip to the Marina where you can look at beautiful boats and have a quiet drink by the water.
There is also room to do something active while staying overnight on Terschelling. The second largest Wadden Island offers the possibility to go rafting at sea. Would you rather relax? Look for Peit’s Hoeve in the village of Lies. Here you can watch how cheese is made, and you can see the special farm. After looking around you can also taste the cheese yourself!
While visiting Ameland it is nice to go on a Robbentocht. There is a tidal inlet between Ameland and Terschelling, where large groups of seals can often be found. It is not for nothing that the sandbank is called Robben Island. Did you know that the seal can reach speeds of up to 40 km/h while hunting?
Another nice trip to spend the night on the Wadden Islands is the lighthouse of Hollum. The lighthouse, which dates from 1881, is no longer in use. The coast is now monitored with cameras. However, visiting the lighthouse is now open to the public.
When staying overnight on the Wadden Islands, it is wonderful to relax on Schiermonnikoog. An activity that fits in with this is yoga. For example, you can participate in a yoga session on the beach . It is the ultimate form of relaxation. Or take a seat in the Westerplas bird hide and spot all kinds of waterfowl. The fresh water lake has an important function in the environment of mostly salt water. This does not only apply to animals, but also to the residents of Schiermonnikoog. The Westerplas is in fact used to extract drinking water.
What makes the special overnight stay on the Wadden Island so special is the mudflat hiking. It is possible on every island, but for inexperienced mudflat walkers it is strongly recommended to start on Vlieland or Ameland. If you have some experience, you can also go mudflat walking from the other islands. The Wadden Islands are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site for a reason. So go for a walk on the mudflats when you visit the Wadden Islands!
Thanks to the authentic character of the Wadden Islands, it is not difficult at all to find unique overnight Wadden Islands. Experience this, for example, by renting a bicycle and taking a bike ride on a Wadden island of your choice. You will see things you will not see in any other place.
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