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 Sea), as well as the opportunity for guided walks onto the mudflats (check the website during the summer season for dates, times and prices).


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