A North Sea vacation is always also a nature experience. The sea, the salty breezes, the idiosyncratic weather and, above all, the tidal flats, which are constantly reshaped by the tides, exert a very special charm.
The special nature of this amphibious landscape, which is neither entirely sea nor entirely land, was recognized in 2009 by the inclusion of the tidal flat areas of Schleswig-Holstein, Lower Saxony and the Netherlands in the UNESCO World Heritage Site underlined.
With a Vacation on Sylt the island guest has the opportunity to get closer to this unique natural world heritage. And sometimes literally up close. For example, guided hikes by experienced experts through the mudflats on the eastern side of the island, which dry out at low tide, are one of the highlights of an island holiday, and not just for inlanders. Sylt-Vacation.
Tidal flat excursions in the UNESCO World Heritage Site
The mudflat excursions are organized, among others, by the Westerland Tourist Association (Strandstraße 35, Westerland), by Sylt Marketing GmbH (Stephanstraße 6, Westerland) and by Schutzstation Wadden Sea Hörnum offered.
During the mudflat walks, which are interesting in all seasons, it is possible to see on foot fascinating curiosities such as the "Small Five" (North Sea shrimp, shore crab, lugworm and snail, and cockle). can be experienced in their natural biotope.
Educational, relaxing and, because of the mussel dishes served on board, at the same time epicureanly stimulating, is the participation in ship excursions offered by the Sylt Adler shipping company to the mussel breeding facility operated east of Hörnum in the Wadden Sea.
