Opening on April 26, 2025, the Wadden Sea World Heritage Center (WEC) in Lauwersoog offers an immersive journey into the unique UNESCO-listed Wadden Sea. Discover interactive exhibits on its formation and ecology, visit the new Seal Center Pieterburen, and witness seal care up close. Designed by Dorte Mandrup, the eco-friendly building blends with the landscape, offering stunning sea views. Enjoy guided tours, seal-watching, and a delicious lunch. A guide from Breda will enrich your trip with fascinating Dutch insights. Don’t miss this extraordinary experience!
NS Central Station, Breda
At least 10 minutes before departure!
The Wadden Sea World Heritage Center (WEC) in Lauwersoog, in the province Groningen, is an upcoming interactive experience center dedicated to the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Scheduled to open on April 26, 2025, the WEC aims to inspire and educate visitors about the unique Wadden Sea ecosystem.
The center will feature interactive exhibits that delve into the formation and ecology of the Wadden Sea. Visitors can explore the Wadden Sea Experience to learn about the area’s origins and its intricate ecosystem. Additionally, the WEC will house the new facilities of the Seal Center Pieterburen, allowing guests to observe seal care and rehabilitation processes firsthand.
The center also offers opportunities for scientific research and education, providing insights into the delicate balance between human activity and nature in the region.
Designed by the Danish architectural firm Dorte Mandrup, the WEC is constructed primarily from wood, harmonizing with the surrounding Wadden Sea environment. The building’s design ensures panoramic views of the sea and the adjacent landscape, enhancing the visitor experience.
The WEC is in the harbor of Lauwersoog, offering a starting point for various activities such as seal-watching tours and mudflat hiking. It’s a place where visitors, researchers, and local communities come together to celebrate and preserve the unique Wadden Sea ecosystem. Here you will also enjoy a lunch.
A guide will be present to accompany you from Breda and can tell you all kinds of interesting facts about the Netherlands and especially about the north of the country.
It is possible to stay overnight in the province of Groningen if you wish.
This tour is for visitors of the World Leisure Congress Breda. The minimum number of participants for this UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE: THE WADDEN SEA tour is 20 people. For less then 20 participants we are entitled to cancel the tour. You can book this tour until the 10th of August.
