Wadden Sea
- States
- Denmark | Germany | Netherlands
- Category
- Natural
- Year
- 2009
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 53.5286111111, 8.5561111111
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 1314
- WH Site
- 1314
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The Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands, recognized in 2009 with expansions in 2011 and 2014, is Europe’s largest tidal flat system, stretching along the North Sea coast. Its dynamic mudflats, sandbanks, and salt marshes support millions of migratory birds and marine life, reflecting a globally unique coastal ecosystem. This transnational site showcases the region’s natural heritage, preserved through cooperative efforts, highlighting the interplay of tides and biodiversity.
📍 Location Map
Points (8)
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• Danish Wadden Sea Nature and Wildlife Reserve, part II
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• National Park Wadden Sea Niedersachsen, part II
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• National Park Wadden Sea Niedersachsen, part III
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• National Park Wadden Sea Niedersachsen, part IV
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• National Park Wadden Sea Schleswig-Holstein / Danish Wadden Sea Nature and Wildlife Reserve, part I
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• Wadden Sea, part I (PKB)
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• Wadden Sea, part II (PKB) – Netherlands
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• Wadden Sea, part III (PKB)