Up-to-date information on the bathing water quality at Schiermonnikoog is available on zwemwater.nl.
For reasons of public safety, the use of barbecues – as well as any open fire, such as campfires, fire pits or grills – is strictly prohibited on the beach of Schiermonnikoog at all times.
Barbecues held indoors or on the terrace of a beach pavilion are exempt from this rule and allowed, provided they are arranged in consultation with the respective pavilion.
Only with a permit; campfires are lit at fixed spots on the beach on Schiermonnikoog, near Paal 3.
No, the dunes on Schiermonnikoog are off limits outside the paths.
As far as we know, there are no public showers on the beaches on Schiermonnikoog.
Yes, manual and electric beach wheelchairs are available on Schiermonnikoog.
All local surf information (including surfing schools) can you find on our special page: https://schiermonnikoog.info/en/cat/surfing/
Yes, the beach on Schiermonnikoog is free to access.
Yes, at Stal Florida on Reddingsweg 38 you can go on rides through the island's nature, even if you have never ridden before.
Most shops, beach clubs, bars, terraces and restaurants remain open during the weekends in the low season. Many are also open throughout the week.
Each year the low season on Schiermonnikoog begins after the autumn holidays till the beginning of the spring holidays. Several shops, beach clubs and restaurants use this period to rebuild, renew or for vacation. As a result, during this low season period, not all stores are opened every day.
Furthermore there is no general period when all the restaurants, bars and shops are closed. All entrepreneurs determine the temporary closure individually. Therefore is there are, also in the low season, enough shops and restaurants opened for you to enjoy.
As far as we know, there are no hooded beach chairs for rent on the beaches on Schiermonnikoog.
Dogs are allowed (both loose and leased) on the beaches of Schiermonnikoog all year round. In many other parts of the island is loosening allowed. Leash is mandatory only in urban areas, in the National Park and the Rif.
However, it is prohibited that dogs go after other animals on the island. This can causes damage to these animals, resting places or residence (such as nests or dens).
Further, we also recommend reading the information board, with the local beach rules, which is often placed near every beach (entrance).
The Blue Flag is an international environmental award, granted annually to beaches and marinas that participate in the campaign and have proven to be clean and safe.
The goal of the Blue Flag programme is to continuously involve governments, entrepreneurs, and recreational users in the care for clean and safe water, beautiful nature, and a healthy environment. Holding a Blue Flag is a recognition of the efforts made by the beach municipality or marina operator in this area. For tourists, the Blue Flag is internationally the recognition and quality symbol for good beaches and marinas.
What are the criteria for the beaches?
More information: https://www.blauwevlag.nl/
Sometimes: for a few short periods a year the air force trains over and around Schiermonnikoog, mainly outside the high season.
Yes, sea fishing from the beach in Schiermonnikoog is allowed; you do not need a VISpas (fishing licence) for this.
Yes, there are two naturist beaches on Schiermonnikoog.
No, there are no beach cabins for rent on the beaches on Schiermonnikoog.
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