Wadden Sea National Park

Tidal flats, marshes and islands along the west coast of South Jutland

Denmark's largest national park outside Greenland covers the Danish part of the Wadden Sea, the largest tidal flats system in the world, from Ho Bugt to the German border. Its islands Fanø, Mandø and Rømø are joined by Skallingen, the Varde Å valley and the marshlands.

1Wadden Sea Centre (Vadehavscentret)Gateway visitor centre near Ribe with exhibits, activities and guided tours into the landscape.
2LåningsvejenA 6 km gravel road across the seabed to Mandø, open only at low tide.
3RømødæmningenA 9 km causeway giving a fine view of the Wadden Sea landscape.

Things to do

  • Try thisDrive the 9 km Rømødæmningen causeway to Rømø
  • Try thisCross the 6 km Låningsvejen gravel road to Mandø at low tide
  • WildlifeJoin a seal safari or an oyster safari aboard Mandøpigen
  • On footHike or cycle the North Sea Trail behind the dikes
Wadden Sea Centre (Vadehavscentret)
Wadden Sea Centre (Vadehavscentret)
Låningsvejen
Låningsvejen
Rømødæmningen
Rømødæmningen

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Denmark Est. 2008 Size 1,459 km²

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