mudflat hikes
On a discovery tour through the Sylt Wadden Sea
When the seabed on the east side of the island is exposed to water, it is time to get out your rubber boots and Discover the mudflatsAt low tide, the Wadden Sea is teeming with countless living beings and on a mudflat tour you will learn all about the unique UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea.
On Sylt, there are events all year round Guided tours in the Wadden Sea National Park In small groups you will explore 1,5 - 2h the island's Wadden Sea.
Different themes ensure that there is something for everyone: whether as a family, with a dog or for anyone who wants to learn more about lugworms, oystercatchers and other mudflat inhabitants.
Experience something new on every mudflat hike!
The suitable shoe choice depends on the season: In summer the Wadden Sea is best barfuß From November to April rubber boots a good choice: These should be firmly in place so as not to get stuck in the mud.
A backpack with Drinking bottle and food, suitable, weatherproof clothing and in summer sunscreen do not forget!
The Wadden Sea has its pitfalls: sea fog, quicksand and tidal creeks.
Therefore, only go with experienced mudflat guides into the mudflats.
Find out in advance about the Tides. Low and high tides change daily.
Also a look into the Weather forecast It is important: Do not go into the mudflats if there is fog, storms or poor visibility.
About the UNESCO World Heritage and the people living there Resident you will find before your mudflat hike here already a lot of exciting information.
Wide sky
Salty sea air
Muddy mudflats
Werner Mansen and Jan Krüger
Into the mudflats with the National Park mudflat guides "Sylter Jungs"
Wadden Sea Conservation Station
Mudflat hiking in Keitum, Morsum, Rantum and Hörnum
Nature Conservation Association Sylt eV
Mudflat hikes in Kampen
Sölring Foriining eV
Sensual mudflat tour in Kampen
Westerland Tourist Association
Various providers for mudflat hiking
Natural Forces Adventure Center
Discover the Lister Watt
Dive into the secrets of the Sylt Wadden Sea with a guided mudflat hike:
This is who you are safe in the mudflats on the go and learn exciting facts about this unique ecosystem and its inhabitants.
Concentrated Sylt knowledge: Everyone learns something new here