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Mudflat hiking Terschelling: see, feel, experience, and discover on the floor of the UNESCO World Heritage site

Behind the dike, close to the Puur grounds on Terschelling, you experience the ultimate island feeling. Here you can look out over the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site. As soon as the tide goes out, the seabed reveals many secrets. It is a lively, wondrous world. Do you know the difference between lugworms and razor clams? Or how a pearl forms inside an oyster? Our mudflat hiking guide shares fun, educational, and engaging stories. We are happy to take you on a journey across the floor of the Wadden Sea.

We live according to the rhythm of nature. The tide determines when we can go mudflat hiking.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you go mudflat hiking with children?
For children, mudflat hiking is an educational experience. For children who can walk well independently, the 2- to 3-kilometer mudflat hike is perfectly doable. Feeling, observing, discovering – they won’t stop talking about it! For little ones who cannot walk, we have a child carrier available for rent.
Can I book a private mudflat hiking tour?
Absolutely! You can book a mudflat hiking tour with an oyster tasting, exclusively for your private group. Check availability online or send us an email.
What clothing should you wear for mudflat hiking?
Island tip: that means wearing many layers and clothing that is wind- and waterproof. This way, you can always take something off if the sun comes out, or keep the warm sweater on in strong wind. Bring a raincoat if showers are forecasted.
What is the recommended footwear?
For mudflat hiking, suitable footwear is needed that allows you to move easily through the mud and protects your feet. Boots or mudflat hiking shoes are best on Terschelling; we have plenty available in all sizes, which you can borrow from us.
How challenging is a mudflat hiking tour?
Mudflat hiking is a wonderful activity for young and old who can walk independently and have a normal level of fitness. We choose the right tide to set off, making the mudflat hike easy to manage. We walk over the seabed; on the 2 to 3 kilometers, there may sometimes be a shallow layer of water.

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UNESCO Wadden Sea World Heritage

In the heart of our village Oosterend lies the Puur grounds. This is the starting point, and our location is 400 meters from the mudflats. After a five-minute walk, we are on the Wadden Sea dike. Beyond it lies a beautiful nature reserve: the UNESCO Wadden Sea World Heritage site, where ebb and flow play freely. We are happy to share our love for the mudflats during the Puur mudflat hiking tours. We walk with groups across the mudflats past the Wierschuur towards the duck decoys on the Boschplaat.

Our Puur mudflat hiking guides each have their own stories about nature, cultural history, birds, and/or marine life. This gives every mudflat hike a unique character. For children, watching (and feeling!) crabs is an experience; for the true island feeling, we end with an oyster tasting. Puur Terschelling offers mudflat hiking tours year-round, as every season has its own charm.

Puur Practical

Mudflat hiking is a fantastic experience for young and old. We go out in nature, which means: wind, water, sun (and sometimes rain). What should you keep in mind?

  • Mudflat hiking requires normal health and fitness.
  • Choose appropriate footwear, such as boots or mudflat hiking shoes. You can borrow these from us.
  • Our clothing advice: island tip! Wear layers that are wind- and waterproof, so you are protected from wind, water, and sun.
  • Sunscreen, because Puur application can be learned.
  • Leave valuables at home or pack them waterproof.
  • Alcohol is not allowed.
  • Follow the instructions of our Puur mudflat hiking guides.
  • Keep up with the group during the mudflat hike.