Niedersachsen’s rivers, lakes and coastal regions offer an impressive range of waterscapes – from the endless beaches of the North Sea and the unique Wadden Sea to the tranquil river scenery along the Elbe and Weser rivers. In the Harz Mountains, melting snow waters the spring landscape, fills reservoirs and rivers, and once powered the historic Upper Harz Water Management System. On the coast, salt water is vital to the unique wildlife and plants of the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site.
