Zugvogeltage: Zugvögel beobachten am Pilsumer Leuchtturm
The small red-and-yellow-striped lighthouse, the landmark of the municipality of Krummhörn, stands at a resting place of international importance for migratory birds. During the 18th Migratory Bird Days, you can spend six days getting an overview of the migratory activity around the lighthouse while learning interesting facts about bird migration, the national park, and the Leybucht. Experts from the National Park Administration and the East Frisian Ornithological Association will be on hand with high-quality binoculars. They’ll show you which birds are currently visible and provide you with interesting background information on bird migration.
Registration: No registration required.
Organizers: Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park Administration, East Frisia Ornithological Association, Greetsiel National Park Center
Equipment: If you have them, please bring binoculars.
Nature observation with ZEISS. Always on the lookout for something special.
Discover the world with clarity and precision—try out ZEISS binoculars and spotting scopes under real-world conditions from October 10–15! Immerse yourself in an unparalleled optical experience and see their outstanding performance for yourself.
Predicted high tide times for Leyhörn, Leybucht (Source: BSH):
Sat., Oct. 10 – High tide at 12:04 a.m. & 12:05 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 11 – High tide at 12:41 a.m. & 12:47 p.m.
Mon., Oct. 12 – High tide at 1:16 a.m. & 1:24 p.m.
Tue., Oct. 13 – High tide at 1:45 a.m. & 1:58 p.m.
Wed. Oct. 14 – High tide at 2:12 a.m. & 2:31 p.m.
Thu., Oct. 15 – High tide at 2:40 a.m. & 3:03 p.m.
Registration: No registration required.
Organizers: Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park Administration, East Frisia Ornithological Association, Greetsiel National Park Center
Equipment: If you have them, please bring binoculars.
Nature observation with ZEISS. Always on the lookout for something special.
Discover the world with clarity and precision—try out ZEISS binoculars and spotting scopes under real-world conditions from October 10–15! Immerse yourself in an unparalleled optical experience and see their outstanding performance for yourself.
Predicted high tide times for Leyhörn, Leybucht (Source: BSH):
Sat., Oct. 10 – High tide at 12:04 a.m. & 12:05 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 11 – High tide at 12:41 a.m. & 12:47 p.m.
Mon., Oct. 12 – High tide at 1:16 a.m. & 1:24 p.m.
Tue., Oct. 13 – High tide at 1:45 a.m. & 1:58 p.m.
Wed. Oct. 14 – High tide at 2:12 a.m. & 2:31 p.m.
Thu., Oct. 15 – High tide at 2:40 a.m. & 3:03 p.m.
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General information
Tourist Event
Eligibility
Suitable for any Weather
Target Group Teenager
Target Group Adult
Target Group Family
Target Group the Elderly
for Children of the age of 3-6
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
Directions & Parking facilities
- The Pilsum Lighthouse is easily accessible on foot or by bike. A parking lot is available 300 meters away. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the dike.
Price info
free of charge
License (master data)
Nationalpark-Haus Greetsiel




