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A technical overview of coastal landscapes, marine habitats, and park span in Lower Saxony

Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park

Examine the physical characteristics of Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park through its recorded 345.8 square kilometer area and 786 kilometer perimeter. This structured data overview includes regional coordinates, lowland relief classifications, and established environmental features spanning its extensive coastal and marine domain in Germany.

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Germany's coastal wilderness of mudflats, salt marshes, and the East Frisian Islands

Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park

Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park protects one of Europe's most distinctive and ecologically significant coastal landscapes along the German North Sea coast. Established in 1986, the park encompasses the East Frisian Islands, vast intertidal mudflats, and expansive salt marshes stretching from the Dollart Bay at the Dutch border westward to Cuxhaven and the Outer Elbe shipping channel. The park covers approximately 345,800 hectares, making it one of Germany's largest protected coastal areas. In 2009, the Wadden Sea became a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized alongside the Dutch and Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea for its outstanding universal value as a unique intertidal ecosystem. The Wadden Sea itself is considered the second most productive ecosystem on Earth after tropical rainforests, supporting an extraordinary density of marine life and serving as a critical migratory bird corridor for millions of waterfowl and waders traveling between northern breeding grounds and southern wintering areas.

Location: Germany
Park type: National park
Established: 1986
Area: 345.8 km²

Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park Atlas

Location overview

Coastal, Marine, and Island Park Geography in Lower Saxony

Geographic Overview of Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park

Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park is located within the regional territory of Lower Saxony in Germany. Factual records define the protected area as a coastal, island, and marine sanctuary managed under national boundaries.

Countries: Germany
Regions: Lower Saxony
Primary location: Lower Saxony
Geographic setting: Coastal · Island · Marine

Boundary and coordinates

Interactive outline geometry, coordinate limits, and area metrics

Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent

The mapped spatial outline establishes precise boundary context for exploring regional geography. Accompanying metrics detail total area spans, coordinate limits, and central positioning parameters.

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Boundary area: 3,454.8 km²
Boundary perimeter: 786 km
Northernmost point: 53.9853° N
Southernmost point: 53.2337° N
Easternmost point: 8.6866° E
Westernmost point: 6.5808° E
Geographic centre: 53.7091° N, 7.6045° E
North–south span: 83.6 km
East–west span: 139.4 km

Nationalpark Niedersächsisches Wattenmeer

Terrain and natural features

Explore lowland terrain classifications and recorded natural features across the park.

Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features

Stored lowland relief classifications define the primary landscape structure alongside recorded natural features located within the park. Linked feature cards supply names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships where documented.

Selected named natural features

Streams

Arenscher Bach

Bays

Jadebusen

Viewpoints

Melkhörndüne

Dunes

Möwendüne

Wetlands

Steinplate

Viewpoints

Jever Plattform

Lower Saxon Wadden Sea Natural Features

Environmental setting

Temperate lowland coastal, marine, and wetland habitat profiles

Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park Environmental Setting and Classifications

Recorded landscape features and temperate climate classifications frame the physical setting of Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park. Associated attribute categories link directly to relevant protected area destinations across the regional atlas.

Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate
Water: Water-dominated
Forest cover: No forest cover
Seasonality: Year-round

Landscape features

Wetland · Beach · Dunes · Rivers · Islands · Coast

Habitat types

Wetland · Coastal habitat · Marine habitat · Dune habitat

Park atlas

Discover adjacent protected areas, mapping regional park geography and coastal landscapes surrounding Lower Saxon Wadden Sea.

Explore Other National Parks and Protected Areas Near Lower Saxon Wadden Sea

Explore national parks and protected areas near Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park, discovering other significant coastal landscapes, wetlands, and island ecosystems across the region. Comparing these adjacent protected areas provides valuable insights into regional conservation efforts, diverse intertidal habitats, and the broader North Sea geography.

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National parkHamburg

Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

East

Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park: North Sea Tidal Landscape and Protected Area

Explore the mapped geography of this unique coastal national park.

Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park, a vital part of the UNESCO-listed Wadden Sea, showcases a unique dynamic landscape of intertidal mudflats, sandbars, and dune islands. This protected national park provides critical habitat for numerous bird species and marine mammals, offering an unparalleled opportunity to study tidal ecosystem dynamics and coastal geography through detailed mapping and atlas exploration.

Area: 137.5 km²
Established: 1990
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park Atlas

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Nature reserveBremen

1.5 km away#2 closest

East

Luneplate Nature Reserve: A Detailed Geographic Atlas of Bremen's Coastal Wetland Landscapes

Protected estuarine habitats and tidal geography in the Weser river basin

Luneplate Nature Reserve offers a rich study of coastal wetland geography. Spanning the interface between the Weser river and the North Sea, the reserve features extensive mudflats, saltmarshes, and reedbeds. This protected landscape serves as an essential migratory hub, providing habitat for diverse waterbird populations within the maritime environment of Bremerhaven.

Area: 14.38 km²
Established: 2015
IUCN: IV

Luneplate Nature Reserve Atlas

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National parkSchleswig-Holstein

2.5 km away#3 closest

Northeast

Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park: Germany's Largest Protected Tidal Landscape

Explore the mapped geography of this vital North Sea national park.

Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park is a monumental protected area, recognized globally as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its extraordinary tidal wetland ecosystem. This page offers detailed insights into its geographic scope, from the North Frisian Islands to the Elbe estuary, highlighting the dynamic interplay of mudflats, salt marshes, and coastal terrain. Discover the park's critical role as a migratory bird flyway and marine nursery, providing rich data for geographic and atlas exploration of this unique North Sea protected landscape.

Area: 4,410 km²
Established: 1985
IUCN: II
Visitors: 1.7M annual

Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park Atlas

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Nature reserveLower Saxony

About 3.3 km away#4 closest

East

Cuxhavener Küstenheiden Nature Reserve: Geography and Coastal Heathland Atlas

Protected heath mosaic on the North Sea coast of Lower Saxony

Cuxhavener Küstenheiden stands as a landmark protected area along the German coast, showcasing an expansive mosaic of dry sand heaths, wet heathlands, and coastal dunes. This nature reserve acts as a vital bridge between the inland sandy terrain and the tidal Wadden Sea, providing a sustained habitat managed for ecological integrity through large-scale grazing.

Area: 8.92 km²
Established: 1983
IUCN: IV
Relief: Lowland

Cuxhavener Küstenheiden Nature Reserve Atlas

Nature reserveLower Saxony

3.6 km away#5 closest

East

Voslapper Groden-Süd Nature Reserve: Protected Wetland Map and Geographic Landscape

Coastal habitat mapping in Lower Saxony, Germany

Voslapper Groden-Süd represents a unique nature reserve on the North Sea coast of Lower Saxony, characterized by reclaimed land that has naturally evolved into a network of reedbeds and ponds. The site provides a critical avian refuge, set within a striking contrast of tidal geography and industrial surroundings, offering a valuable study in coastal conservation and land-use transition.

Area: 3.88 km²
Established: 2006
IUCN: IV
Relief: Lowland

Voslapper Groden-Süd Nature Reserve

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Nature reserveBremen

About 6.1 km away#6 closest

East

Düllhamm Nature Reserve: Protected Lowland Mosaic in Bremerhaven

Mapping the transitional forest and marshland terrain of Bremen.

Covering a small footprint, Düllhamm remains a vital nature reserve representing the lowland ecosystems of northern Germany. The area maps a unique gradient of dry oak-birch woodland shifting into wet meadows, boggy heath, and reed-covered marshes. This protected landscape offers a concentrated look at regional ecological patterns within the urbanized landscape of the Bremerhaven district.

Area: 0.043 km²
Established: 1984
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate

Düllhamm Nature Reserve Atlas

Protected landscapeNiedersachsen

7.4 km away#7 closest

Southeast

Dornebbe, Braker Sieltief und Colmarer Tief: Mapped Protected Landscape in Niedersachsen

Geographic atlas of tidal lowland waterways and coastal habitats

Dornebbe, Braker Sieltief und Colmarer Tief comprises a chain of slow-flowing streams and bank habitats essential to the coastal marshland geography of Niedersachsen. The area provides a structured look at multi-layered habitat protection, featuring dense reedbeds and aquatic corridors vital for regional biodiversity in the German tidal zone.

Area: 0.33 km²
Established: 2018

Dornebbe, Braker Sieltief und Colmarer Tief Atlas

Nature reserveLower Saxony

About 11 km away#8 closest

East

Wanhödener Moor Nature Reserve: Mapping Bog Ecology in Lower Saxony, Germany

Protected raised bog and coastal wetland landscapes

Located in the district of Cuxhaven, Wanhödener Moor represents a crucial fragment of original raised bog terrain in the North German Plain. This protected nature reserve provides insight into the historic human impact on peatlands and current conservation efforts to maintain wetland ecology and bog woodland transitions across the North Sea coastal region.

Area: 0.39 km²
Established: 1986
IUCN: IV
Relief: Lowland

Wanhödener Moor Nature Reserve Geography

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Continue Mapping the Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park's Protected Landscape

Deepen your geographic discovery by exploring the detailed maps and regional context of Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park. Understand its expansive protected area, unique coastal terrain, and its place within the broader geography of Lower Saxony. MoriAtlas provides the structured data to navigate and comprehend this vital natural landscape.

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