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Horse riding. Photo: Klaus Dinkla bade:haus indoor pool. Photo: Nicolas Chibac
New Year’s treats and nature-bound recreation:
Norderney’s winter magic Set in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Wadden Sea, the unique natural landscape of the North Sea island of Norderney attracts visitors throughout the year, also in winter times. TEXT: CORNELIA BRELOWSKI
As one of the ‘Green Destinations Top 100’ worldwide and only German winner of the international Quality Coast Gold Award, the second largest of the East Frisian islands is known not only for its Thalasso-based cures but also to beach lovers, bird watchers and to those seeking both relaxation and active recreation.
winter magic land Winterzauber on the Kurplatz square, a compact yet delightful New Year’s market, opening on 27 December. Culinary delights like hearty chorizo and regional seafood morsels, exquisite wines as well as alcohol-free cranberry punch attract the crowds from noon until evening.
In the winter time, Norderney likes to welcome anyone who wants to leave the Christmas stress behind and indulge in the island’s multiple special treats like the
Special events at the Kurtheater and Conversationshaus attract more winter guests to the island and for those who want to get rid of a few extra Christmas
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kilos, the New Year’s Eve race and the first dip in the North Sea on New Year’s Day will provide for healthy endeavours. The first dip event especially is a regular crowd magnet. While several hundred people jump into the chilly waters, several thousands come along to the Westbad beach to cheer them on. Afterwards, a free visit of the Blue Night Boogie concert on the Kurplatz square is calling. However, the biggest and all time present event on Norderney is, and has always been, its natural habitat. Most winter guests indulge not only in the exclusive and manifold Spa and Thalasso treats and treatments, but also enjoy long healthy walks in fresh climate. In October, the winter season starts with bird watching