Seals during feeding, © Seehundstation Norddeich — © Seehundstation Norddeich

Seal Sanctuary Nationalpark-Haus

The seal sanctuary is a care facility for marine mammals, where abandoned seals are raised and returned to the North Sea.

The Seal Sanctuary Nationalpark-Haus in Norddeich is a recognised care facility for marine mammals with a number of achievements under its belt.
For more than 40 years, up to 150 orphaned seals, plus a few grey seals, are raised in Norddeich, prepared for life in the North Sea and released back into the wild. The sanctuary is responsible for Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony)âs Wadden Sea, which enjoys special protection as a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Certificates

Kinderferienland

Service Qualität Deutschland (Service Quality Germany)

Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony)’s Kinderferienland certification makes it easier for parents to search for destinations geared towards kids' holidays. The basic idea is that only family-friendly companies will bear the seal. Expert assessors check the operation’s service, child-friendly facilities and child safety standards.

Highlights

See seals in real life
A diverse programme revolving around seals and nature in the Wadden Sea
Special events for children (e.g. beach detective, mudflats for dwarves, seal games, etc.)
Family holiday activities, including an exhibition that encourages participation and exploration

"Q" is the quality seal of ServiceQualität Deutschland, a training and certification programme to improve operational quality work for small and medium-sized service providers in Germany. Businesses awarded with the "Q" seal show particularly high standards in service and customer care.