3-day UNESCO Wadden Sea expedition- Dollard and Grain Republic

Valid until:

December 31, 2032

Immerse yourself and open all the senses. An introduction to this part of the UNESCO Wadden area, lets you:

see - as far as you can see, across the land and over the sea
smell - the salty sea air mixed with the primal scents of clay, grain and history
taste - flavours of the past brought together in delicious dishes of today.

During this 3-day journey through this special area, you will be introduced to historical sites, stories and beautiful landscapes.

Imagine a stunning drive through the UNESCO Wadden area, along the intriguing Dollard coast, to the Grain Republic.

In the distance, you see the coastline of Germany with the port city of Emden, and around you a unique and rare expanse. But as empty as the landscape seems, the history and stories are special.

The stories that tell you about the immense struggle for centuries against the waters of the Dollard?

The newly reclaimed land turned out to be a gold treasure for farmers; the rise of the Grain Republic, with its immense wealth. You will get to see it with your own eyes.

In this part of Groningen, the Allies fought to the last during World War II because of its strategic position on the Dollard opposite the German port of Emden. Among other things, the bunkers in the landscape, but not only that, are witness to it.

This eventful history is now being developed further, because the area is not standing still.

Along the way, you have some superstops: including a look at the seal viewing wall, walk to the iconic bird-watching hut located outside the dike, and we visit the De Graanrepubliek, where you can see and taste the grain in surprising ways.

The Dollard area is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Wadden Sea. the Wadden area has this status because of the special environment created by its sandbanks, tidal channels, unique salt marsh landscape and wetlands. The Punt van Reide is truly unique in this respect.

Including

Seven reasons to book this trip:

Round trip Termunterzijl, Arch of Ziel, Cremer pumping station, Rozendaal pumping station
Tour along the Dollard, visit batterie Fiemel, info on Atlantic Wall
Walks: seal-watching wall, to the only bird-watching hut outside the dike, the Kiekkaaste
Visit test farm Johannes Kerkhovenpolder
Guided tour at The Cooperative Grain Republic, Bad Nieuweschans
Culinary surprises during lunch and dinner
Accommodation in charming and comfortable regional hotels and/or B&Bs.

Pricing

Travel date: can be booked throughout the year.
Travel price: € 395.00 per person. (Single person supplement €65.00.)
Includes: 2 overnight stays * 3-course dinner on arrival day and on day 2 (incl. drinks and coffee after) * Itinerary using route app * Entrance/tour vgls programme * Booking and administration fee, tourist tax....
Excluding: other drinks, coffee, tea *. other meals * parking costs * bike rental * travel and/or cancellation insurance * tips * personal expenses.
Accommodation: you will stay in a 4**** hotel or B&B in the middle of the area, in a double room based on bed and breakfast.

Information and reservations:

Booking and deposit After booking, you will receive a confirmation from us and also the invoice. A deposit of 25% of the total travel sum is due within 3 days of the booking confirmation being sent. The remaining amount is due no later than 6 weeks before the booking date. If the trip is booked within 4 weeks before departure, the entire travel sum is payable at once.

Cancellation If you cancel your booking, the following cancellation fees are due:-