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Experience

The Wadden Sea is the largest tidal flats system in the world, where natural processes run undisturbed along the coasts of Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark. Nowhere else in the world is there such a dynamic landscape with a multitude of habitats being shaped by wind and tides.

The Wadden Sea World Heritage site stretches more than 500 kilometers across three countries. Whichever part you visit, you will experience an area that holds a natural beauty, unique in the world.

Die Vielfalt des Wattenmeeres aus der Vogelperspektive mit nie gesehenen Fotografien von Martin Stock und Pieter de Vries lässt das Gesamtkunstwerk des UNESCO-Weltnaturerbes sichtbar werden.

News | 20.11.2014

Buchneuerscheinung: Das Wattenmeer von oben

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5th Anniversary

On 26 June 2009, the Wadden Sea was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Many people are proud of this international recognition celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Wadden Sea World Heritage by various events. Join the community and contribute with your own birthday event!

News | 12.06.2014

Celebrating 5 Years Wadden Sea World Heritage

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On the occasion of the German World Heritage Day on 1 June 2014, an art exhibition on the World Heritage Sites of the Dolomites and the Wadden Sea was opened in the Klimahaus in Bremerhaven.

News | 12.06.2014

Wadden Sea and Dolomites – Art and World Heritage

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Legend

  • World Heritage Destination
  • World Heritage Property

The Netherlands

From the salt marshes and plains to the open polder landscape with its vast fields, former seawalls and historic farms, there is no shortage of attractions to keep you busy in the Dutch section of the Wadden Sea World Heritage.

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Lower Saxony and Neuwerk

Imagine a place where sand, sea and salty breezes combine with heritage – that’s what you can expect in Lower Saxony and Hamburg. The picturesque coastal strip also serves as the gateway to the Lower Saxon National Park.

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Schleswig-Holstein and the Halligen

The North Sea coast of Schleswig-Holstein is not only 'high up' geographically speaking. The gateway to the Hallig Islands, Northern Friesland and the green dikes and marshlands of Dithmarschen truly impresses with its never-ending expanse and infinite horizon.

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Denmark

The Danish Wadden Sea is a treasure box of natural highlights just waiting to be explored. A pristine environment, where you are sure to uncover a wealth of natural wonders.

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