Hiking on the seabed of the North Sea year round

The Solthörner Wadden Sea can be enjoyed on a very special mudflat hike - here you can take part in the Sound of Silence hike. At the meeting point at the Wattfuhrerhäuschen in Buttjadingen there is a short briefing, then everyone turns off their mobile phones and starts out into the mudflats.

Nobody speaks and so you can enjoy the special tranquility of the Wadden Sea. You quickly realize that there is no complete silence here. With your senses sharpened, you can clearly hear the sounds of the mud flats, the sea and its inhabitants. Back on land you can then exchange your personal impressions with the other hikers.

More information at magazin.die-nordsee.de/sound-of-silence.

Even if you no longer trudge through the wide mud flats here in winter, the picturesque landscape invites you to long hikes. Over dykes, along salt marshes and on the edge of the Wadden Sea, you can observe and listen to countless restive birds with the National Park Watt Guides. The mudflats know the landscape like the back of their hand - they are happy to show you the secrets of nature and tell you about the unique habitat of the Niedersächsisches Wattenmeer National Park.

Other starting points for winter walks along the Wadden Sea are the villages Schillig, Dangst and Carolinensiel.

More information can be found at wattwanderzentrum-ostfriesland.de.

On the winterwatch tour you will see the extraordinary landscape and how the animals in the mud flats handle the temperature fluctuations. The Watt as a natural phenomenon is with its unique biology, but also the silence, the vastness, the light and the colors a year-round experience. Its uniqueness is impressive in all weather conditions whether in frost, storm, snow, rain or sun. The UNESCO World Natural Heritage "Wadden Sea National Park" is in all its facets perceptible on this tour and can be detected with all senses. Start of this tour is the beach of Schillig, the restaurant 8 degrees East. Here is also a short video on the hike:

But you should not plan the journey into the secrets of nature, the flora and fauna alone, because due to low tide and high tide the paths can be treacherous. Only a professional mudflat knows the ways in all seasons and tides, so please inform or book directly under the button "request information" your tour.

About every 12.5 hours, as in a biblical story, the water disappears between the mainland and the island. Just then, the state-certified mudguard and his group set out to explore the endless expanse of the Wadden Sea. Meeting point is the harbor car park of Neßmersiel, in front of the dike right next to the harbor building. On the approximately two and a half hour hike, always the island firmly in view, you walk on the salt meadow path at Spülsiel in Neßmersiel. On the way, you cross several tidal channels, while questions from the Watt Guide are answered. The ship then goes back to Neßmersiel. Seals are not uncommon on this tour.

But beware: Due to the tides and the peculiarities of the landscape, this tour is basically to entrust an experienced watt leader, because only he has the knowledge of which path is accessible at what time. It's best to book your individual tour by clicking on "request information" below.

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This tour starts in the late afternoon on the beach of Schillig. Gerke Ennen, the watt leader, takes you into the mudflats. On the five-hour tour he stops again and tells you interesting things about the Wadden Sea.

Two hours later you reach the bird sanctuary Minsener Oog. There you have time to explore the idyllic island and ask questions. The view from the dune is fantastic, from here you can see the entire island. In good weather you will be accompanied on your way back to the coast by a picturesque sunset.

All information for the hike can be found here: die-nordsee.de/minsener-oo.

Whether barefoot in the summer or with rubber boots and warm clothing in winter, the National Park wattle guide with an ecological-scientific focus is an experience of a special kind all year round. After the meeting point at the Spiekerooger harbor, a trained guide takes you through the mudflats and explains with examples the unique feature of the habitat Watt and its exciting ecological connections. With every ebb and flow, the seabed changes and events such as storm surges or ice drift characterize the national park. In summary: Excitement and a lot of interesting information is guaranteed on this tour.

As with any tour in the watt, it is important to break up with a certified watt leader. It has all the information and expertise required by the tides and rapidly changing landscape. So that you can enjoy a carefree hike on the entire tour. The best way to get more information about the tour is to click on "Request information".

The lighthouse Arngast was built in 1910 and is therefore an experience in itself. Its size, shape and color are not only a sign of the ships, but also an impressive sight for visitors. On the way to it, you will not only pass by small boat harbors and relaxing beaches, but also experience the phenomenon of the Watts. The Watt itself is not only a scenic phenomenon but also reveals a home for a unique wildlife. Nowhere is the North Sea so noticeable as here. The meeting point for this hike is at the entrance to Strandcampingplatz with the address "Auf den Gast 40, Dangast".

As the tides affect the route, this hike is only provisional. Professional waders know best which way to which year and weather level is passable, so book your individual tour with the button "request information".

During the tides, the seabed is dry and the fascination of watt can be experienced. The exploration of the seabed is one of the most impressive tours. The Watt coastal strip is criss-crossed by tufts. The sea floor of sand and silt is not flooded at low tide and therefore gives access to exceptional places that are otherwise only accessible by ferry.

The trend sport Nordic Walking is an experience on the Wadden Sea on the Wurster North Sea coast. When Nordic walking, you not only enjoy the fresh breeze but also the wide view over the Watt to the island of Neuwerk. You go for one and a half hours with beachies (beach socks) on your feet and sticks in your hands in the distance. You feel the nature under your feet and actively do something for your well-being. Nordic Walking relieves muscle tension in the shoulder and neck area, ensures optimal oxygenation in the body, promotes cardiovascular performance and relieves all joints.

Along the way, you will also see extraordinary plants and animals. Special tip: The sport can be operated here also barrier-free, since the Kurverwaltung offers "Wattrollstühle". Meeting point is at the National Park House Wurster North Sea Coast.

But beware, due to the tides and the peculiarities of the landscape, this tour is basically to entrust an experienced watt leader, because only he has the knowledge of which way is accessible at what time. The best way to get more information about your individual tour is to click on "request information".