Wallnau / Fehmarn, Nature reserve on Fehmarn island, Germany.
Description
Wallnau is a nature reserve on Fehmarn island comprising wetlands, grasslands, and coastal zones along the Baltic Sea shore. The site covers approximately 19 hectares and provides diverse habitats that support numerous wildlife species throughout the year.
History
The reserve was established in 1977 to protect the coastal ecosystems and migratory bird populations of this region. This designation safeguarded the habitats needed by these species for future generations.
Culture
The name Wallnau derives from Low German and refers to the marshy terrain characteristic of this location. Visitors observe ornithologists and nature enthusiasts at viewing platforms, engaged in studying and documenting bird behavior throughout the year.
Practical
Visitors can explore the reserve via marked walking trails available year-round, leading to various observation points. Educational programs and guided tours are regularly offered from March through October.
Did you know?
The reserve serves as a critical stopover point for migratory birds, hosting more than 270 different species across various seasons. This exceptional bird diversity reflects the importance of these habitats along European migration routes.
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Fehmarn Sound Bridge
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Fehmarn Flügge
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Meereszentrum Fehmarn
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Galileo-Wissenswelt Fehmarn .
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Galileo Wissenswelt
11.2 km
Leuchtturm Strukkamphuk
8.5 km
Grüner Brink
11.3 km
St. Johanniskirche
3.1 km
Fehmarn Windmühle Lemkenhafen
5.4 km
St. Petri
8.5 km
Krummsteert-Sulsdorfer Wiek / Fehmarn
4.2 km
Kriegssoll
9.4 km
Nördliche Seeniederung Fehmarn
7.3 km
Alversteen
7.9 km
Stadtkirche Heiligenhafen
11.4 km
Langbett Krausort
10.2 km
Old Westermarkelsdorf lighthouse
6.5 km
Graswarder / Heiligenhafen
10.7 km
Hotel Stadt Hamburg
11.4 km
Kirche St. Johannis (Petersdorf)
3.1 km
Kirchenstraße 4
11.5 km
Kirche St. Petri mit Ausstattung
8.4 km
Kirche St. Petri
8.4 km
Südermühle
3.2 km
Küstenstreifen West- und Nordfehmarn
5.2 km
Meeresgebiet der östlichen Kieler Bucht
8.5 km
New Westermarkelsdorf lighthouse
6.5 km
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