Nordfriesisches Wattenmeer, Protected intertidal zone in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
The Nordfriesisches Wattenmeer extends across 4,380 square kilometers, featuring vast mudflats, salt marshes, and coastal wetlands along the North Sea shoreline.
Established as a protected area in 1982, this section of the Wadden Sea formed approximately 10,000 years ago following the last ice age.
Local communities maintain traditional fishing practices while adapting to conservation requirements, particularly in regulated shrimp and blue mussel harvesting.
Visitors can explore designated paths during low tide, participate in guided nature walks, or join educational programs at multiple locations throughout the year.
The intertidal ecosystem supports 3,200 species, including 250 salt marsh specialists and serves as a critical stopover for 12 million migratory birds annually.
Location: Schleswig-Holstein
Location: Hörnum
Location: Sylt
Location: Simonsberg
Location: Uelvesbüll
Location: Norderfriedrichskoog
Location: Tetenbüll
Location: Westerhever
Location: Tating
Location: Sankt Peter-Ording
Location: Langeneß
Location: Nordfriesland district
Inception: 1982
GPS coordinates: 54.60861,8.63944
Latest update: March 14, 2025 21:55
Olhörn lighthouse
9.3 km
Friesenmuseum Wyk auf Föhr
10.1 km
Oland lighthouse
8 km
Church of Langeness
3.9 km
St. Margarethenkirche
5.5 km
Langeneß Wadden Sea Station
3.6 km
St. John's Church
7.3 km
Nationalpark-Haus Föhr
10.1 km
Nordermühle
7.8 km
Leuchtturm Nordmarsch
7.3 km
Kirche St. Petri auf Oland
7.9 km
Vogelkoje Pellworm
9 km
Momme-Nissen-Haus
8.4 km
Uthländisches Haus Sönnichsen (Gertsen)
4.4 km
Kirche St. Margarethen
5.5 km
Kirchwarft
7.3 km
Stolperstein dedicated to Elsa von Biela
9.7 km
Nordseekurhof: Rundbau
10.1 km
Holzhaus „Hedwig“
9.9 km
Holzhaus „Einsiedel“
10 km
Venti Amica
9.8 km
Wohnhaus
10 km
Holzhaus „Irene“
9.9 km
Holzhaus „Kehrwieder“
9.9 km
Holzhaus „Conrad“
10 km
Holzhaus „Ludwig“
10 km
Nordseekurhof: Haus „Otto“
10 km
W.D.R. head office
10.2 kmReviews
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