Inselmuseum
East Frisian Islands
A volunteer-run museum exhibiting all manner of things associated with the history of the island, from stuffed wildlife found on and around it to 19th…
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East Frisian Islands
Lined up in an archipelago off the northern coast of Lower Saxony like diamonds in a tiara, the seven East Frisian Islands, with their long sandy beaches, open spaces and sea air, are both a nature-lovers’ paradise and a perfect retreat for those escaping the stresses of the world.
Attractions
Must-see attractions for your itinerary
Nationalpark-Haus-Wattenmeer
East Frisian Islands
This visitor centre on the harbourfront has an interactive exhibit all about the science and ecology of Unesco World Heritage-listed Wattenmeer (Wadden…
Nationalparkhaus
East Frisian Islands
An aquarium, exhibits and short films at this national parks office explain more about the varieties of plant, bird and sea life that call the Wattenmeer …
Kurioses Muschelmuseum
East Frisian Islands
The 1st floor of the tourist office is devoted to display cases full of shells of all varieties, as well as other objects brought up from the sea: crab…
Lighthouse
East Frisian Islands
If you're feeling active, you can climb the 161 steps of Wangerooge's 39m-tall lighthouse, which dates from 1855. A small museum on site tells the history…
Borkumriff
East Frisian Islands
This decommissioned lightship-turned-museum is anchored at Borkum and has an exhibition on the Wadden Sea National Park. Tours are available Tuesday to…
Heimatmuseum
East Frisian Islands
To learn about the whaling era and other stages in the life of Borkum, visit this museum near the Old Lighthouse. Don't miss the giant sperm whale…
Water Tower
East Frisian Islands
The symbol of Langeoog has a ground-floor exhibition on drinking water and an observation deck 33m above sea level upstairs. Entrance is free but…
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