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A group of people standing on a wet beach facing the ocean. 1
A beach with scattered rocks and a sunset in the background. 2
A coastal landscape with wooden stakes forming a barrier in the water. 3
A bird foraging in a grassy wetland area. 4
A row of green plants in a dry, cracked soil landscape. 5
By Dijkstra's Wadlooptochten
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Overview

    • Explore the mudflats surrounding the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wadden Sea
    • Take along binoculars to look for migrating birds like waders, ducks, and geese
    • Get pictures of the unique environment created by the North Sea intertidal zone
    • Experience the squelch of the mud as you stroll across this unique landscape
    • If you're lucky, it is possible to spot a seal during the trip

Activity location

    • Wadden Sea
    • Groningen, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Onderhoudsweg, 9969 TN Westernieland, Nederland | Meet at the registration desk for Dijkstra's mudflat walks at the Seawall (zeedijk, dijkmagazijn) adres : Onderhoudsweg 9969 TN Westernieland mobile nummer 0615590918
    • Westernieland, Groningen, Netherlands

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guide
  • Inclusions
    Walking tour
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Intoxication
    • Not suitable for: People over 300 lbs (136 kg), People with heart problems, People with pre-existing medical conditions, Pregnant women

What you can expect

  • Explore the UNESCO-listed Wadden Sea on a guided mudflat walking tour from Pieterburen. Discover one of the world's most unique tidal landscapes as you walk across mudflats, salt marshes, sandbanks, and tidal channels with an experienced local guide.

    Meet your guide at the starting point near the dike and set off on an unforgettable adventure through the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the area's rich biodiversity and discover how plants and animals have adapted to life in this constantly changing environment.

    Watch for breeding and migrating birds, and if conditions are right, you may catch a glimpse of seals in the distance. Enjoy breathtaking views across the vast landscape, take memorable photos, and experience the peace and beauty of one of Europe's most remarkable natural areas.

    Your guide will lead you safely across the ever-changing mudflats while sharing fascinating stories about the history, ecology, and tides of the Wadden Sea. After the walk, return to the starting point with a new appreciation for this extraordinary coastal wilderness.

Location

Activity location

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    • Wadden Sea
    • Groningen, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Onderhoudsweg, 9969 TN Westernieland, Nederland | Meet at the registration desk for Dijkstra's mudflat walks at the Seawall (zeedijk, dijkmagazijn) adres : Onderhoudsweg 9969 TN Westernieland mobile nummer 0615590918
    • Westernieland, Groningen, Netherlands