Schiermonnikoog National Park covers some 5,400 hectares of the island of Schiermonnikoog. It has been a national park since 1989 and part of the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site since 2009. What ...
The Sint Egbert chapel is the Roman Catholic church of Schiermonnikoog. The small cruciform church on the Badweg was built in 1915 and has been a national monument since 1999. What can you ...
Discover a piece of hidden World War II history with a visit to the Wasserman Bunker, strategically located on Schiermonnikoog. This historic fortress is not just a reminder of a tumultuous ...
The Kobbeduinen are a tongue of dunes reaching from the main dune area into the Oosterkwelder, east of the village on Schiermonnikoog. From the top you look out over the wildest salt marsh in ...
The Bunkermuseum Schlei on Schiermonnikoog offers a unique glimpse into World War II through the eyes of a small but strategically important island. The museum, located in an authentic German ...
The Waterstaatpad viewpoint is a dune top at the eastern end of the Waterstaatpad on Schiermonnikoog. From here you look out over the eastern part of the island, where nature is largely left to ...
Museum In het Koningshuis on the Nieuwestreek on Schiermonnikoog is a small museum about the island's history. It is in the former headmaster's house and is named after its last resident, ...
The white South Tower is one of the iconic landmarks of Schiermonnikoog and tells a remarkable story from the island’s maritime history. Why a visit to the South Tower is so special - Unique ...
The Oosterkwelder is a large salt marsh on the Wadden side of Schiermonnikoog, east of the Banckspolder. Natuurmonumenten calls it the wildest salt marsh in the Netherlands. What can you expect ...
A place of remembrance and reflection where the history of the two world wars and the sea are closely intertwined. What can you expect at Vredenhof Cemetery? - Historic Resting Place: ...
The Westerplas is the largest freshwater lake on Schiermonnikoog. It lies southwest of the village and is one of the best birdwatching spots on the island. What can you expect at the ...
Kaap Willemsduin stands in the east of Schiermonnikoog, in one of the most unspoilt parts of the National Park. This wooden beacon is a landmark in a quiet and vast dune landscape. What can you ...
The Got Tjark church is the largest church on Schiermonnikoog. In the island dialect the name simply means "big church". The building dates from 1866 and belongs to the Protestant Church in the ...
Kaap Kobbeduinen is a wooden beacon in the dunes on the eastern side of Schiermonnikoog. From this viewpoint you overlook one of the most remote and unspoilt parts of the National Park. What ...
The Westerplas bird hide stands in the middle of the water of the Westerplas, south-west of the village on Schiermonnikoog. The hide is very open, so birds come right up underneath it and you ...
Shell Museum Paal 14 on Schiermonnikoog is the private museum of the De Boer family. It shows more than 1,500 species of shells and other beach finds. What can you expect at Shell Museum Paal ...
Fancy a sporty outing during your holiday on Schiermonnikoog? At tennis club De Hinneleup, you can rent a court even if you're not a member, perfect for a great game of tennis amidst the ...
In the middle of the village, in community centre Ons Centrum on the Torenstreek, you will find Filmhuis aan Zee, the cinema of Schiermonnikoog. Films are shown all year on a six metre wide ...
The Walviskaken in the centre of Schiermonnikoog are one of the island’s notable sights. The enormous lower jaw of a blue whale stands at Willemshof and recalls the important role that ...
The Westerduinenpad viewpoint is on a high dune in the Westerduinen of Schiermonnikoog. From the top you have a lovely view over the dunes, woods and village. What can you expect at the ...
In the woods along the Cornelis Visserpad on Schiermonnikoog you will find the Hazenweitje play forest and Natuurmonumenten's nature play area. Children discover nature through play here, free ...
The Banckspolder is the only polder on Schiermonnikoog. This open farmland lies between the village and the ferry harbour, on the Wadden Sea side. What can you expect at the Banckspolder? - A ...
The Oosterduinen are part of the large dune area of Schiermonnikoog, east of the village. A varied landscape of dune tops, open grassland and wet dune valleys. What can you expect at the ...
The unique Wadden Harbour of Schiermonnikoog, located at the old Ferry Dock on the south-west side of the island. This picturesque harbour offers a serene escape and is the perfect base for ...
A charming outdoor pool located on the picturesque dune path on Schiermonnikoog. This pool offers refreshing water fun in a beautiful natural setting. What can you expect at De Dúnatter ...
Discover the unspoilt nature of Schiermonnikoog in a unique way: on horseback! At Stables Florida, you will experience the tranquillity, space and stunning views of the island together with our ...
On the Silverwind you sail from the ferry jetty of Schiermonnikoog between the sandbanks to the seals. Then you set foot on the Engelsmanplaat, a sandbank in the middle of the Wadden Sea. The ...
The bench on the Minne Onnespad stands on the dike near the Reeweg on Schiermonnikoog. It is not worth a special trip, but if you walk or cycle past, it is a lovely place to stop and enjoy the ...
Het Rif is a large sand flat with salt marsh on the southwest tip of Schiermonnikoog, between the Westerplas and the Westerstrand. A wide, open landscape where thousands of birds rest. What can ...
The characteristic and photogenic landmark on the beach: the Beach Posts. Often marked by years of sun, sea, wind, sand, and rain. The popular symbol at the beach for tourists is therefore often ...
An idyllic petting zoo and playground on Schiermonnikoog, perfect for a family day out. This charming location offers fun and adventure for children of all ages. What can you expect at the ...
The town hall of Schiermonnikoog is on the Nieuwestreek, in the middle of the village. Visitors can come here too, for example if they have lost something. What can you expect at the town ...
Hidden within Schiermonnikoog National Park lies one of the most fascinating secrets of the island: Eendenkooi de Kooiplaats. This historic duck decoy is a unique place where nature, culture, ...
The impressive red Noordertoren is the symbol of Schiermonnikoog and an unmissable landmark on this Wadden Island. What makes the Noordertoren so special? - A piece of maritime history: The ...
On a covered wagon tour you are taken at an easy pace through the National Park of Schiermonnikoog. Horses pull the wagon across the salt marsh, through the dunes and along the beach, while you ...
The Westerplas bird screen stands in the north-west corner of the Westerplas on Schiermonnikoog. Natuurmonumenten put up the screen so that you can watch the spoonbill colony well without ...
De Balg is the far eastern tip of Schiermonnikoog: a vast sand plain with low dunes. It is one of the youngest nature areas in the Netherlands and one of the quietest and darkest places in the ...
The Bank van Banck is a stone bench on the sea dike of Schiermonnikoog. It is not worth a special trip, but if you walk or cycle past, it makes a lovely place to stop. The bench honours John ...
Informatiecentrum Het Baken in the village on Schiermonnikoog is the starting point for a visit to the island and Schiermonnikoog National Park. Since 2021 Natuurmonumenten and the tourist ...
The Eilander Balgexpres takes you along the wide beach of Schiermonnikoog to De Balg, the uninhabited eastern tip of the island. A tractor pulls a bus trailer with room for 45 passengers some ...
Monks once again live on the island named after them. At Schiermonnikoog Monastery on the Knuppeldam, a small community of Trappists lives in simplicity and prayer. They came from the abbey of ...
The Westerduinen are the dune area on the west side of Schiermonnikoog, west of the Badweg. Here high drifting dunes, wet dune valleys and birch woodland alternate. What can you expect at the ...
The Gribus Cabinet of Curiosities, located in It Aude Kolonyhus (The Old Colony House), invites you to step into a world filled with mysterious finds and unique objects from around the ...
This artwork is a tribute to the monks who played a significant role in the development of the island centuries ago. The Meaning of "The Schiere Monk" - Historical Background: In the ...
On a mudflat walk you cross the bed of the Wadden Sea at low tide. This unique tidal area has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009. What can you expect on a mudflat walk? - Walks: There ...
Experience an unforgettable sailing adventure with Holland Sail on the breathtaking Wadden Sea. Whether you choose a day trip or a longer sailing vacation, the beauty of the Wadden Sea is sure ...
Wadden Hopping is a unique and adventurous way to explore the Dutch Wadden Islands. This concept offers tourists the opportunity to travel from island to island, each with its own charm and ...
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