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Tips for Schiermonnikoog

Schiermonnikoog is the smallest inhabited Wadden island and is best known for its nature.

Quiet village street with red brick cottages and bicycles

The island in pictures

Wide, empty North Sea beach in golden evening light — Beach

Dunes with marram grass and a sandy path — Dunes

Common seals resting on a sandbank — Seals

Cyclists on a sandy path through the dunes — Cycling

Harbour with fishing boats and the ferry in morning light — Harbour

Shells and a starfish on wet beach sand — Shells

Impression images; our own photos are coming soon.

For excursions, mudflat walking and the current events calendar: VVV Schiermonnikoog at information centre Het Baken, Reeweg 9, +31 519 531 233, www.vvvschiermonnikoog.nl.

Open Mon–Sat 9.00–17.00, Sun 10.00–14.00.

Nature and beach

Wide North Sea beach with a lifeguarded swimming area at beach post 7, the red lighthouse, Westerplas, Kobbeduin, Berkenplas and the duck decoy.

Museums and culture

Bunker museum Schlei, De Wasserman, Vredenhof cemetery, Shell Museum Paal 14 and Het Koningshuis on Schiermonnikoog.

Activities and sports

Balg Expres, covered wagon rides, boat trips, horse riding, kite flying, surfing, kitesurfing, tennis, fitness and game rental on Schiermonnikoog.

Food and drink

Restaurants, hotels, beach pavilions and cafés on Schiermonnikoog with address and phone number, two of them close to apartment Hazelaar on the Badweg.

Groceries and shops

Supermarket, bakery, fishmonger, cheese, chemist, bookshop, DIY store, sweet shop and VVV shop on Schiermonnikoog with address and phone.

Cycle route from the Badweg: the east of Schiermonnikoog

A 2-hour cycling loop from the Badweg past Kobbeduinen, the duck decoy, Vredenhof and the lighthouse. Step by step, printable.

Staying nearby? Discover Apartment Hazelaar

Apartment for up to 5 guests on the Badweg, 450 m from the beach.

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Details checked: September 2026. Always check opening hours with the provider.