About 10km southwest of Ribe, VadehavsCentret is a top-notch information and activity center, and the best source of information about Wadden Sea National Park. Inside a beautiful new extension (built from reed thatch), there are exhibitions on the tides, flora and fauna of the national park.
The information on migratory birds in particular is superb. The center also runs seasonal tours that range from bird-watching and seal-spotting to mudflat walks and food foraging. Some trips are specifically designed for kids and families.
A five-hour oyster safari is 280kr (runs October to April). Viewing the Sort Sol (literally "Black Sun") phenomenon, when flocks of starlings black out the sky, costs 75kr. Details and departure points are outlined on the website.
From the center, tractor-buses run across the tidal flats at low tide to the small outlying island of Mandø. However, public transportation to VadehavsCentret is limited; bus 411 from Ribe runs on school days only.
