A UNESCO-listed intertidal zone where the North Sea retreats to reveal 10,000 square kilometres of mudflats; sandbanks; and eelgrass meadows; this prehistoric landscape is a shifting; aqueous desert that serves as a critical migratory corridor; walk the mudflats at low tide with a local guide; the air smells of iodine and wet salt; while the sound of the retreating tide is a distant; rhythmic hiss.
About Wadden Sea
A UNESCO-listed intertidal zone where the North Sea retreats to reveal 10,000 square kilometres of mudflats; sandbanks; and eelgrass meadows; this prehistoric landscape is a shifting; aqueous desert that serves as a critical migratory corridor; walk the mudflats at low tide with a local guide; the air smells of iodine and wet salt; while the sound of the retreating tide is a distant; rhythmic hiss.
Wadden Sea, Netherlands
Why Visit
Wadden Sea is one of Netherlands's defining sites — a place that rewards every visitor differently.
Insider Tips
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Wadden Sea is best explored on foot — take your time and soak in the atmosphere.
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Visit at different times of day for a completely different perspective.
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Combine your visit with nearby attractions to make the most of your time in Netherlands.
