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Autumn on the Wadden

Fairytale beauty

During autumn, nature shows its most beautiful colours! Come experience autumn on the Wadden Islands and enjoy beautiful autumn walks, diverse nature, historical villages and fun activities.

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Autumn turns the Wadden Islands into real fairytale islands. Nature slowly changes colour, beautiful cloudscapes appear on the horizon, the sea gets wilder and a low-hanging fog sweeps over the dune landscape. The days get shorter, but the enjoyment continues. As soon as dusk sets in, the lighthouses light their familiar lights. If you want to enjoy all this beauty, a stay on the Wadden Islands is highly recommended!

These packages will turn your autumn into a true fairy tale!

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Autumn activities

Come experience autumn on the Wadden Islands and enjoy beautiful autumn walks, diverse nature, historic villages and fine activities such as a beach ride, tasting or museum visit!

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Bird excursion on Texel

Texel is a real bird island! Thanks to its location as the westernmost Wadden Island, Texel attracts many special migratory birds during spring and autumn migration. But you can see beautiful and special birds all year round. During a bird excursion, a guide will take you into a nature reserve. 

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From tree to forest route on Terschelling

The ‘From tree to forest route’ takes you through Terschelling's most varied forest. Along the 4.5-kilometre route, you will find stories about trees, woods and forest management as well as fun assignments for children via QR code signs.

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Ringing birds on Vlieland

The Wadden island of Vlieland is nationally known for its birdlife. On the Vinkenbaan in Kroon's polders, birds are caught and ringed from mid-August to mid-November. It is possible to visit this ringing alley during the catching season.

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Counting stars on Terschelling

On Terschelling, it is really dark! Not for nothing is Boschplaat the first Dark Sky park in the Netherlands. The Milky Way and the stars here are truly dazzling!

Counting stars

Mudflat excursion on Ameland

Walking together with a guide on the bottom of the Wadden Sea, how unique is that! There is so much to discover in this beautiful area. The guide takes you along and shows you what lives in the bottom of the sea. Put on your boots and enjoy! And don't forget the view.

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Culinary walk on Schiermonnikoog

The Culinary Walk has been the top walk on Schiermonnikoog in November for years. After all, Schiermonnikoog has many nice cafés and restaurants that also offer plenty of conviviality in November.

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Scavenger hunt on Ameland

Do you like games? Then a scavenger hunt is the way to discover the island. There is plenty on offer for children, young people and older people alike. The great thing is that you decide when and with whom you will do the scavenger hunt! 

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Hiking and biking on Texel

On Texel, you can walk and cycle for days without using the same path twice! You will encounter the most beautiful landscapes and viewpoints. Texel has no less than 250 kilometres of hiking trails and 140 kilometres of cycle paths.

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Find gnome tracks on Terschelling!

Along the gnome trail, little ones discover nature and take a nice walk through the forest. A true adventure! And the assignment booklet contains fun activities that can be carried out while walking. 

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Beachcombing on Schiermonnikoog

What might have washed up today? The strangest things have already been found on the Schiermonnikog beach, such as mammoth bones and medieval jars. Who knows what there is to dig up today!

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Covered wagon trip on Terschelling

Where can you take a more beautiful covered wagon ride than in the beautiful Terschelling countryside. There are fun, educational and adventurous covered wagon rides for young and old.A must-do if you really want to experience Terschelling!

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Dive into nature!

Indoor activities

Guided tour and tasting in the cheese bunker on Vlieland

The super fun and educational video tour guides you around, in and around the bunker. You will enter all the rooms where you are not normally allowed. The tour ends with a tasting of the tastiest organic cheeses. Join us on an exploration in and around the Vlielander Cheese Bunker!

Discover the cheese bunker

Seal trip from Ameland

On board the seal boats, you sit nice and dry, warm and have a perfect view of the Wadden Sea, including the seals!

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Visit a museum on Terschelling

Each museum has a different story. From history to nature, from wrecks to World War II.Book a guided tour at the Bunkers or visit the exhibition ‘the secret of the Lutine’ in ‘t Behouden Huys.

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Museum on Texel

When the weather is a little less nice for a day - of great stories about seals, beachcombing and sailors' life. Especially in autumn, the best exhibitions are here. 

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Movies on Schiermonnikoog

During the month of November, films will be shown on Schiermonnikoog. The films shown are all related to the themes of the November Walking Month: peace, space, silence, culture, culinary or nature.

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Covered beach ride

You're not inside the whole time, but you are for a large part. Enjoy the view and nature on East Ameland!

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Enjoy a tasting on Ameland

Go for a tasting of Amelander beer, delicious wines or Amelander croquettes.

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This is how the vanes turn

Ever wanted to see a mill inside? Here you can see how mustard and flour are ground.

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Shopping on Terschelling

Shopping on Terschelling is a pleasant activity. Shopping from one shop to another. Looking for that one piece of clothing, souvenir or local delicacy, gift or ‘must-have’ for your interior. There are plenty of nice shops!

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Events in autumn

Activities and events on the Wadden Islands of Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog

4 - 10 October

Concerts, master classes and excursions on Schiermonnikoog during the Schiermonnikoog Festival

Texel Blues - Experience autumn on wadden island Texel!

11 - 13 October

Blues musicians from home and abroad play on Wadden island Texel during Texel Blues

Harness racing - Experience autumn on wadden island of Terschelling

13 October

Horse owners' association Et Hossefolk organises several competitions on Terschelling every year. Harness racing

Walking event 'Between mud and Sand' on Wadden island Ameland

19 October

A beautiful walk between Wadden Sea and North Sea on Ameland, with various distances. Between mud and sand

Sailing race on Wadden island Terschelling

19 - 20 October

Deze jaarlijkse zeilrace vindt plaats van Harlingen naar Terschelling en is alleen voor traditionele zeilschepen. Kuiper Brandaris Race

Activities and events on the Wadden Islands of Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog

20 October

A beautiful spectacle of man and horse on Terschelling. Which combination crosses the most rings and has the fastest time? Beautiful folklore! Ring riding

Night of the Night on Wadden island Texel

26 October

Real darkness on the Wadden island of Texel during the Night of the Night. Discover how beautiful dark really is. Night of the Night

Activities and events on the Wadden Islands of Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog

26 October

You must have experienced this once: the demonstration of the historic Amelander horse-drawn rescue boat. Horse-drawn rescue boat

Activities and events on the Wadden Islands of Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog

26 October

This light walk takes you through the old part of Den Burg on Texel. Light tour

Activities and events on the Wadden Islands of Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog

1 - 30 November

November is Hiking Month on Schiermonnikoog National Park! November Hiking Month

Activities and events on the Wadden Islands of Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and SchiermonnikoogActivities and events on the Wadden Islands of Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog

1 - 30 November

During Art Month on Ameland, the entire island is transformed into one big exhibition space. Art Month

Activities and events on the Wadden Islands of Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog

8 - 9 November

Immerse yourself in a weekend of trailrunning on Schiermonnikoog during the Devils Trail

Activities and events on the Wadden Islands of Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog

10 November Berenloop

The Berenloop is now one of the biggest athletics events in the Northern Netherlands! Berenloop

Activities and events on the Wadden Islands of Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog

29 November - 1 December

Tjazz is a swinging and versatile event on Terschelling for young and old! Want to know more?

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Eat & drink on the Wadden Islands

After a walk on the beach, warm up and relax in one of the many cosy restaurants on the islands. If you are looking for a beach pavilion, restaurant in nature or rather in one of the historical villages, click on the island of your choice for the complete overview.

Experience nature in real darkness on the Wadden islands!

Experience nature in real darkness!

Enjoy autumn with your dog on the Dutch wadden islands!

Enjoy autumn with your dog