national park
Wadden Sea National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage tidal flat ecosystem stretching along the North Sea coast, home to millions of migratory birds and unique mudflat walks.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe
Norderney sits on the route: 20 minutes from Norddeich, 59km from Wadden Sea National Park.
Norderney is a town located in Lower Saxony, Germany. With a population of 5,949, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Norderney sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Norderney to your route.
Norderney (German pronunciation: [ˌnɔʁdɐˈnaɪ] ; Low German: Nördernee) is one of the seven populated East Frisian Islands off the North Sea coast of Germany.
The island is 14 by 2.5 kilometres (8.7 by 1.6 mi), having a total area of about 26.3 square kilometres (10.2 sq mi) and is therefore Germany's ninth-largestRead more
island. Norderney's population amounts to about 5,850 people. In 1946 Norderney gained municipal status and belongs to the Aurich "Kreis" (county). On the northern side of the island lies a 14-kilometre (8.7 mi) long sandy beach.
The neighbouring island to the east is Baltrum, which lies about 800m (half a mile) away beyond the Wichter Ee. To the west is the island of Juist, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) away on the other side of the Norderneyer Seegatt.
The entire eastern half of Norderney belongs to the Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park. Access to the park is restricted, as it is subdivided in zones of different accessibility for the protection of the wildlife. The status as a National Park also affects all types of traffic on the island, while especially car traffic is subject to strict regulations.
The mainland is easily reached via ferry operated by AG Reederei Norden-Frisia from the harbour, Norddeich pier near the northern German city of Norden. Norderney also possesses an airport with a 1,000-metre (3,300 ft) runway.
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Norderney is located in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 53.7080 latitude, 7.1572 longitude.
Norderney has a population of approximately 5,949 people, making it a town in Germany.
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A UNESCO World Heritage tidal flat ecosystem stretching along the North Sea coast, home to millions of migratory birds and unique mudflat walks.
59 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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