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Norddeich Seal Station – Bahnhof Norddeich Mole 180103📷 Clic, CC BY-SA 4.0

Norddeich Seal Station

Norden, Germany

Nature

A rescue centre that raises orphaned seal pups before releasing them into the Wadden Sea, with an exhibition on the tidal flats. Feeding times are the liveliest moment to visit.

Nearest town
Norden, Germany
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
53.6240, 7.1570

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.

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Campsites nearby

  • Womopark-NorddeichMotorhome stopover
    3 km from Norddeich Seal Station · 44 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Stellplatz Tjücher MoortunMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Norddeich Seal Station · 5 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wohnmobilstellplatz NordseeblickMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Norddeich Seal Station · 38 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz am NordseestrandCampsite
    22 km from Norddeich Seal Station
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz Großes MeerCampsite
    22 km from Norddeich Seal Station
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping am DeichCampsite
    24 km from Norddeich Seal Station · 335 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Norddeich Seal Station?

Norddeich Seal Station is in Norden, Germany, at GPS 53.6240, 7.1570. It is about 14 km from Greetsiel.

Can you camp near Norddeich Seal Station?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Stellplatz Ocean Wave, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 25 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Norddeich Seal Station?

Norddeich Seal Station is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: East Frisia’s Wadden coast: harbours and lighthouses.

What is there to see near Norddeich Seal Station?

Places worth a stop nearby: Pilsum Lighthouse (16 km), Seal Centre Pieterburen (53 km), Dwingelderveld National Park (105 km) and Eise Eisinga Planetarium (117 km).

When is the best time to visit Norddeich Seal Station?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)