The Wadden Sea

The tidal flats are the coastal areas of the North Sea that are influenced by tides twice a day. During the low tide, the water falls down so that you can go for mudflat walks, while during the high tide the Wadden Sea is under water. About 6 hours between the two tides.

The Wadden Sea in the North Sea covers a total area of 9,000 km² and was created around 7,500 years ago and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009. For many bird and fish species, it offers a place to rest and search for food.

National Park House Wadden Sea "Arche Wattenmeer" in Hörnum

Here you will find much more information about the Wadden Sea and its inhabitants. Learn all about seals, seals and harbour porpoises or get up close to the underwater world of the North Sea. Especially the feeding times of the aquarium inhabitants are very popular, or the petting pool of the starfish and the beach crabs.

The "Arche" offers many experiences for young and old and is always worth a visit.

Distance from hotel approx. 16 km

Opening hours
End of March to the beginning of November from Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

The BeachExplorer

The Wadden Sea and the North Sea offer a large field of science and marine biology, some of which cannot yet be explained. But you can also be helpful by bringing a little bit more clarity into the mysteries of the North Sea and at the same time learning more about your beach findings.

During a walk along the North Sea you will find shells, crab tanks and some inexplicable things. Simply use the BeachExplorer to determine your finds. This is a database that already contains many different types of information profiles. Finally, if you report your discovery, you will contribute to a better understanding of the North Sea.

Find out what you found here and now.