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National Park and bird paradise, peace and space

The harbor is a lovely place to take a stroll and admire the many houseboats. There are also numerous restaurants, and comfortable benches invite you to linger.

You can sit inside or outside. They have a wide selection of teas, but they also serve coffee and cappuccino. Friendly staff served me quite quickly. Not too expensive.

The lock, built in 1969, separates the Lauwersmeer from the North Sea.

The lock, built in 1969, separates the Lauwersmeer from the North Sea.

Discover the endless starry sky Far away from artificial light sources, it's so dark here at night that you can see everything. You'll see more stars than you've ever seen before. Several celestial platforms are scattered throughout the nature reserve. Lie down and gaze up; you could spend hours here. You'll find the celestial platforms at the Vlinderbalg, Achter de Zwarten, and on the Zoutkamperplaat. Near one of the towers during the day? Then you can, of course, also use them for animal watching.

In earlier times, fresh and salt water flowed together in the Lauwerszee. Fear of flooding led to the construction of a dam in 1969. A beautiful new landscape emerged on the former seabed, a true bird paradise. The nature in the Lauwersmeer is so unique that the area has been designated a National Park. Visitors are welcome day and night.

This grandstand offers a unique view of the Wadden Sea World Heritage site. It's also a great spot for a picnic.