Distinctive natural spectacles
Norderney - a must for all nature lovers
The Wadden Sea - UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009
Norderney is so multifaceted and offers its visitors many charming contrasts within its enchanting natural landscape. With its impressive ecosystem, its fine sandy beaches, the lush green salt marshes, the dunes and the wondrous Wadden Sea, Norderney offers many different and endangered plant and animal species a unique habitat, which was recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2009.
The Wadden Sea of the North Sea is the largest tidal flat in the world at around 9000 km² and is fascinating for every visitor with its constant change of ebb and flow. Every time the tide goes out, new facets of the North Sea appear that are worth discovering. If you want to find out more about the Wadden Sea, the ‘Wadden World Visitor Centre Norderney’ is the place to go. Located right by the harbour, it welcomes guests to the island as soon as they arrive. During a visit, you will learn interesting facts about the animals in the mudflats, climate change in the North Sea and life in the salt marshes.
But don't go into the Wadden Sea alone!
It is life-threatening there. The water rises rapidly when the tide comes in. You can't run away from it.
Marine aquariums and sustainable ecology
Don't miss the fascinating seawater aquariums, where you can see lobsters, plaice and crabs. There are also many different guided tours of the island, which show the beauty of Norderney and the different habitats.
Norderney also pays particular attention to sustainable ecology and the development of health tourism and has set itself the goal of becoming Europe's number one thalassotherapy island.
Thanks to the healing powers of wind, sea and climate, the North Sea island has a positive influence on health. And Norderney is already the Thalasso Island, and rightly so! Whether on the island as a form of therapy or as a wellness treatment to relax and feel good. Experience a true wellness oasis and visit our popular thalassotherapy spa on Norderney.
A variety of animals
The flocks of migratory birds in spring and autumn are an experience when thousands or tens of thousands of birds rise or fall.
The sunsets are always an experience - a natural spectacle. Different every day.
A must for every visitor to the island.
The island is home to a multitude of animals that are rare or absent elsewhere - harriers, kites, rabbits in abundance, various species of gulls, fallow deer - which come as far as the Kurplatz at night ... and many others - it's always worth taking a look.
The loud oystercatchers cannot be ignored.
