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Discover Germany | Special Theme | Adventurous Germany
Take a walk to where fish swim When it comes to close encounters within the unique habitat of the Wadden Sea, the Wangerland region boasts a prime position. Located beside the stunning North Sea, it is bordered by a 27-kilometre stretch of coastline with vast sandy beaches in the north and the Außenjade to the east. TEXT & PHOTO: WANGERLAND TOURISTIK GMBH
Not just appealing to sun-seekers and water lovers, a trip to the region of Wangerland brings with it an up-close, intense and diverse encounter with nature. Accessible at any time, this is largely thanks to the rich knowledge and creativity displayed by the locals when it comes to their regional environment. In fact, nature trails were created here as early as the first half of the 20th century, as well as guided tours and exhibitions – and this all came to fruition long before the Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park was set up in 1986. Since then, this popular holiday destination on the majestically diverse North Sea coastline has been further enhanced – and in 2009 it was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The richness of the North Sea is best discovered at low tide, and once the water disappears over the horizon, the experienced and certified Wadden Sea guides are on hand to accompany nature lovers and people from all walks of life on tours in which they share their wide knowledge about the seabed and many other exciting topics. What purpose do jellyfish serve? What do lugworms do in winter? How do beach crabs reveal their position? And what is the purpose of the ‘invisible’ shells buried in the sand?
verse, informative and exhilarating excursions and themed walks that will entice every generation. This broad palette ranges from an informative two-hour walk right through to a challenging seven-hour tour. From family-friendly mudflat walks to tours aimed at lovers of the Low German dialect, there are many diverse excursions that also offer an abundance of information on the biological, geological, geographical and history. Lovers of nature frequently head towards the ‘Forschungsstation Wattenmeer’ [Wadden Sea Research Centre], where children above the age of 12 and adults can get to grips with the Wadden Sea under the guidance of experts and study, for example, the typical microorganisms of the North Sea. www.wangerland.de
Setting off from the beaches of Hooksiel, Horumersiel and Schillig, holiday-makers can take their pick from the multitude of di-