Name: Wrack-Expedition - Familienwattwanderung vor Schillig
Start: 2026-08-11T18:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-11T20:00:00+02:00

... on foot
Other families/children
Guided tour
Guided tour for children
Guided nature tour
Mudflat walk

Wracksafari-wattwanderung-schillig-wattwanderzentrum-ostfriesland-titel.jpg — © Wrack vor Schillig, Wattwanderzentrum Ostfriesland | CC-BY-SA

Mudflat hike to the shipwreck—spooky-looking remains teeming with life

What’s the story behind the mysterious shipwreck in the mudflats off Schillig? Even from the beach, you can see the outline of the old ship, weathered by the tides. What was once discarded is now home to a surprisingly diverse array of wildlife. Together with a certified national park guide, we’ll embark on an exciting search for clues and discover who lives here in hiding. With plenty of curiosity, we’ll explore the mudflats around the wreck, uncover traces, and observe how everything in the Wadden Sea is interconnected.

Meeting point for this mudflat hike: on Schillig Beach: “Weltentor” – two tall wooden beams – a crossbeam with the words “Weltentor” burned into it – standing on the dike – with the Hotel Upstalsboom behind you – look toward the water, and about 60 meters away you’ll see the wooden beams of the “Weltentor.” The “Wattenmeer” town sign is also located right next to the “Weltentor.”

Tickets available at www.wattwanderzentrum-ostfriesland.de/wracksafari-familienwattwanderung/

General information

Registration required
Tourist Event

Eligibility

Target Group Teenager
Target Group Adult
Target Group Family
for Children of the age of 6-10
for Children of the age of 10 upwards
for Groups
for Class
for familys
for individual guests

Foreign Language

German, English

Payment methods

American Express, Diners Club, Maestro, Mastercard, Paypal

Directions & Parking facilities

The tour starts at the “Weltentor” on Schillig Beach. It consists of two tall wooden posts and a crossbeam resting on top of them, engraved with the words “Weltentor.”
Standing on the dike in front of the “Dog Beach Parking Lot”—facing the water—head toward the water in the direction of the “Wedding Pavilion.”
Then you’ll need to pass the “Weltentor” and the washing station.
When you see the “Wattwandertreffpunkt” banner or sign, please continue walking toward the water. This will also lead you to the “Weltentor.” We meet at the “Weltentor” to spread out the groups, which often start at the same time.

Parking