Wadden Sea World Heritage

Cultural heritage sites in Wadden Sea World Heritage

Explore the diverse architectural and military history of the Wadden Sea region across the Netherlands and Germany. This collection includes 19th-century lighthouses like the iron Lange Jaap, defensive sites such as the 16th-century Fort De Schans, and ancient megalithic tombs. The list also highlights regional religious heritage, featuring historic island churches on Baltrum and Borkum, alongside traditional structures like the Het Noorden polder windmill.

Cultural Heritage Sites — Map

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Lange Jaap Lighthouse

Lange Jaap, also known as Kijkduin Light or Den Helder Light, is an active lighthouse near Fort Kijkduin in Huisduinen, Netherlands.

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Het Noorden

A traditional polder windmill located north of Oosterend on the island of Texel.

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Eierland Lighthouse

The Eierland Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the northernmost tip of the Dutch island of Texel. It is named for the former island Eierland.

Ecomare/Salko de Wolf / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Fort De Schans

A fort in Oudeschild built in 1574 by William of Orange to control shipping traffic and protect the island's coastline.

Lokilech / CC BY-SA 3.0

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St. Nikolaus

A Roman Catholic church serving the community on the East Frisian island of Baltrum.

Arnoldius / CC BY-SA 4.0

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List West

A white lighthouse located on the Ellenbogen peninsula, marking the northernmost point of Sylt.

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Schankwirtschaft Wilhelm Andresen

A heritage-listed historic tavern in Katingsiel, preserved as a cultural monument in the Nordfriesland district.

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Alte Inselkirche

An Evangelical-Lutheran church constructed in 1826 on the island of Baltrum.

Marcel Stijkel / CC-BY-SA

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Nationaal Monument voor het Nederlands Reddingwezen

A national memorial in Den Helder dedicated to the history and personnel of the Dutch lifeboat service.

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Ganggrab bei Kampen

A Neolithic passage grave and megalithic burial site located in Kampen on the island of Sylt.

Holger Weinandt / CC BY-SA 3.0 de

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Tinnumburg

The remains of a historic circular rampart fortification located near Tinnum on the island of Sylt.

Unukorno / CC BY 3.0

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Christuskirche

An Evangelical-Lutheran church on Borkum, notable for its architecture on the predominantly Reformed island.

Utausb / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Reformierte Kirche

A historic Reformed church on the island of Borkum, reflecting East Frisian architectural traditions.

Goegeo / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Katharinenhof

A heritage-listed cultural monument located in the Reußenköge municipality of Schleswig-Holstein.

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