Wadden Sea Visitor Centre Cuxhaven
Wattenmeer-Besucherzentrum Cuxhaven
A visitor centre for Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park on the seafront at Sahlenburg, covering tides, seals and migratory birds. A good choice for families.
The visitor centre sits beside Sahlenburg beach and serves as the showcase for Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park and the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea. Interactive exhibits explain what causes the tides, mudflat life, bird migration and seals, and there are aquariums and a whale skeleton. The centre also runs guided mudflat walks, so it's worth visiting before heading out to Neuwerk Island. Admission costs a few euros. In peak season it is typically open from about 10:00 to 17:00, but check the official website for current hours. You can reach the centre by bus from Cuxhaven.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Sahlenburg Beach & Wernerwald
- Duhnen Beach
- Döse Kurpark & Grimmershörn Bay
- Fort Kugelbake
- Kugelbake
- Ritzebüttel Castle
- Joachim Ringelnatz Museum
- Windstärke 10 Wreck and Fishery Museum