Wangerooge

Island Wangerooge, Lower-Saxony, Germany

What to expect

Wangerooge is a small island in the North Sea, located off the northwestern coast of Germany. It is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful beaches, dunes, and salt marshes. The island is car-free, making it an ideal place for families and those looking to relax. Visitors can enjoy various activities such as beach volleyball, windsurfing, and sandcastle building. The island also has a narrow gauge railway line, the Wangerooge Island Railway, which connects the harbor to the main village. Additionally, there are several historical sites and places of interest, including the Old Lighthouse, the New Lighthouse, and the Western Tower

Plan your family visit to the Wangerooge with these blog insights 👇

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Mudflat hike in Harlesiel: Safari on the North Sea

Mudflat hike in Harlesiel: Safari on the North Sea
This family's experience:

Activities: We cycled through salt marshes, climbed up and slid down the dunes. We saw many Zugvögel and the ‘Small Five’. We rad through salt marshes, climbed dune ascents and slid down dune descents

Highlights: We enjoyed cycling through salt marshes and sliding down the dunes. "Salt marshes, dunes and beaches are all great landscapes that make my heart leap." ✨