Discover the hotspots on the five islands
A sustainable holiday on the Wadden Islands?
The Wadden Sea runs from Den Helder via the north coast of the Netherlands and Germany all the way to Esbjerg in Denmark. The 500 km long sea is characterized by the dry sand plains at low tide. Here you will find five unique islands, each of which is worth exploring! Which island is your favorite?
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Discover the unique atmosphere of an island
Go for a sustainable holiday on the Wadden Islands
The Wadden Islands are known for mudflat hiking, the beautiful nature and biodiversity. You won’t be bored for a moment during a holiday on the Wadden Islands. Did you know that the Wadden Sea has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009? That in itself is reason enough for a holiday on the Wadden Islands!
There are various options for sustainable activities on each island. Think of walking along the coast or cycling through the dunes. The Dunes of Texel National Park is a very special dune area, an attraction that should not be missed during your holiday on the Wadden Islands! So you see: it is quite possible to plan a sustainable holiday on the Wadden Islands.
With Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog – known as a TV bag at primary school – the Wadden Islands are complete. Curious about what you can do during a holiday on the Wadden Islands? We give you the best tips for each island!
A holiday in the Wadden Islands with a dog
The Wadden Islands are the ideal place to take your dog. The large amounts of beach and dunes provide the perfect place for your dog to enjoy a new environment. A holiday on the Wadden Islands with a dog is therefore a good choice! During your holiday on the Wadden Islands it is also nice to visit a lighthouse. Every island has one and they all look different!
The islands at a glance
Ameland
Ameland has salt and fresh water, which ensures that there is a great diversity of plant species. Did you know that there are 1400 plant species in the Netherlands? There are 500 of these different plant species on this small piece of land! In the summer Ameland is in full bloom, which gives a beautiful picture.
Texel
The largest Wadden island in the Netherlands used to have an air base, also known as the Mok Bay. Here the Dutch aviation had all its seaplanes. Due to some minor adjustments, it was also possible to land here at low tide. During the Second World War, Mok Bay was actively used as an airbase until it was destroyed by the Germans on 10 and 11 May 1940. They then used it for anti-aircraft artillery.
Vlieland
The smallest island of all, Vlieland, has the most nature! Except for 0.4 square kilometers, the entire island is a nature reserve! A great diversity of plants and animals can also be admired on Vlieland. Forest and dunes alternate beautifully, which makes for a nice holiday on the Wadden Islands.
Schiermonnikoog
The only island with its own language! About a hundred people still speak the Schierse language, which is derived from the Frisian language. It is special to mention that the island is also constantly shifting! Schiermonnikoog has moved three kilometers to the east since 1500.
Terschelling
The special thing about Terschelling is that it has almost ten different biotopes. A biotope is a type of nature, such as dunes, forest, etc. Here too, there is great biodiversity due to the nature of the island. Did you know that 1200 different butterflies and moths live on Terschelling? You can do many different activities on this island. During your holiday on the Wadden Islands, go rafting in the North Sea, an absolute must!
