Wadden Sea Ark

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Wadden Sea Ark interactive exhibition
The Nature Experience Center, located in the former Hörnum church, offers a spacious and family-friendly exhibition on the Wadden Sea National Park, spread over two floors, with numerous aquariums and a walk-through wooden ark. Since 2013, children and adults have been learning a wealth of fascinating information about the flora and fauna of the island of Sylt. In addition to the permanent exhibition, attractive special exhibitions on various topics are presented. These are included in the admission price.
Current information on www.arche-wattenmeer.de 

A charging station for e-bikes (free of charge) and one for electric cars (11KW on a donation basis) are available exclusively for visitors. 
An ideal destination for any weather.

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opening hours

Price information

fitness

  • Bad weather offer

  • for any weather

  • for school classes

  • suitable for seniors

  • for children (any age)

  • Suitable for prams

  • for children (0-3 years)

  • for children (3-6 years)

  • for children (6-10 years)

  • for children (from 10 years)

foreign languages

German, English

Other equipment/furnishings

  • toilet facility

  • Barrier-free access

  • Parking nearby

  • Disabled parking spaces nearby

Possible ways to pay

Cash, EC card

Accessibility

General information on accessibility
The Wadden Sea Conservation Station's exhibition in the former Catholic church in Hörnum opened in the summer of 2013. The exhibition focuses on the open North Sea. In the "Arche," visitors of all ages can playfully experience the underwater landscape, understand connections, and deepen their knowledge. The exhibition is wheelchair accessible.

Arrival & Parking

Hörnum Steintal bus stop (line 2) is about 50 meters away from the direction of travel (coming from Westerland). Bicycle parking is available directly in front of the house.
There is also a parking lot directly in front of the Wadden Sea Arch.

author

Hörnum Tourism Service, a company owned by the municipality of Hörnum (Sylt)
Rantumer Straße 20
25997 Hörnum

Organization

Hörnum Tourism Service, a company owned by the municipality of Hörnum (Sylt)

License (master data)

Hörnum Tourism Service, a company owned by the municipality of Hörnum (Sylt)
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