Vacation on the beach! North Sea from above

The North Sea is a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean. In the southeast it borders the English Channel and the northernmost tip of France, followed by Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, and in the north it borders Denmark and Norway. It is located in the northwest of the German states of Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony. The German North Sea coast stretches from Emden to Sylt along the entire coast of the German Bight and the East Frisian and North Frisian Islands.

• Area of 575.000 km²
• Exists for 350 million years
• Here is the unique Wadden Sea (belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage)

North Sea Map: Location in Germany

On this map you can see the location of the North Sea.

Checklist: Beach at the North Sea

These 5 places you must have seen!

Norddeich beach: Most popular beach at the North Sea

The most popular beach on the North Sea is the beach in Norddeich. The beach is very well maintained and the sand is pleasantly fine, which makes walking and lying in the sun very pleasant. Children can have a free romp here digging, playing in the sand and on the large playground. In addition, in the high season there is a children’s entertainment program, so parents can relax and enjoy the day walking on the beach or swimming. Catering is also provided: directly on the beach you will find a great selection of delicious restaurants and snack bars.

Rating: 4.4/ 5.0 stars

Evaluated by over 10,000 people

Perfect destination for a day out with children: seal sanctuary

Near the beach there is a seal sanctuary that you can visit. Especially for children the visit is always a great experience.

Bathing place Ording: Beautiful sandy beach

You want to spend a relaxing day, preferably with a long walk on the beach? Then a trip to the bathing area Ording in Sankt-Peter-Ording in the district of Nordfriesland is perfect for you! The sandy beach is beautiful and very spacious and just invites you to relax and take a walk. In good weather, the beach is also a great place to sunbathe and swim. Those who love action will also get their money’s worth here: both kite surfing and windsurfing are offered here.

Rating: 4.7/ 5.0 stars

Rated by over 2,876 people

Vacation highlight: walk in the evening with sunset

The most beautiful sunsets you can see every evening at the bathing place Ording. A long walk on the beach to just relax and unwind while watching the amazing sunset is a wonderful result that you won’t soon forget!

Beach Cuxhaven: Perfect for family vacation

On a family vacation you should definitely spend a day at the beach Cuxhaven: Here children can play in the water, build sandcastles in the sand or play on the playground. Meanwhile, parents can relax and enjoy the day in one of the many beach chairs. But also as a whole family you can have fun together on a mudflat hike or a joint walk and watch the passing ships!

Rating: 4.6/ 5.0 stars

Rated by over 3,662 people

Lister Ellenbogen: Dream beach with lighthouse

The Lister Ellenbogen is one of the most beautiful beaches in Sylt: a beautiful beach sand with dunes that looks like on a postcard. Absolutely perfect for long walks. A nice little hike to one of the two lighthouses in Lister Ellenbogen is also always worthwhile, because the lighthouses are impressive works and the figurehead of Lister Ellenbogen. The beach is not suitable for swimming, but for water sports fans there is the possibility to go wind and kite surfing.

Rating: 4.8/ 5.0 stars

Rated by over 166 people

South Beach: Relax & Action

In Borkum there are many great beaches, but the most beautiful beach is the south beach! You can expect a clean and well-kept sandy beach with clear, warm water, in which you can swim super. Of course, you can also just relax on the beach and take a long walk through the dunes. Perfect for dog owners is the adjacent dog beach, where your dogs can move freely. Adjacent to the south beach is the north beach and the main beach, where there is a great offer of different activities such as yoga, water sports or beach volleyball. Taking a bike ride to the different beaches is also a great idea to get some exercise while on vacation. Near the Nordbad is also the seal bank, a special highlight: here you can watch seals, seals and other animals sunbathing.

Rating: 4.7/ 5.0 stars

Rated by over 210 people

Vacation at the North Sea: Discover more!

If you want to spend your vacation at the North Sea, you can look forward to fascinating mudflat walks and exquisite resorts. The next beach is not long in coming. Whether it takes the family to the North Frisian Islands, or the East Frisian Islands or to the mainland. The German North Sea coast stretches from Emden on the Dutch border to the border of Denmark at the level of the island of Sylt.

• Vacation at the North Sea