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Seal Centre Pieterburen – Domies Tun Pieterburen 18 40 36 679000📷 Ahospers, CC BY-SA 4.0

Seal Centre Pieterburen

Pieterburen, Netherlands

Nature

A rescue centre for seals found sick or orphaned on the Wadden coast. Pieterburen is also the base for guided mudflat walks at low tide, which you should never try without a guide.

Nearest town
Pieterburen, Netherlands
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
53.3979, 6.4498

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

  • Netherlands: No motorway tolls for cars. 100 km/h on motorways between 6:00 and 19:00.

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Friesland and the Wadden coast

155 km8 stops3 days

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Campsites nearby

  • Camperplaats Wehe-den-HoornMotorhome stopover
    5 km from Seal Centre Pieterburen · 17 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Marenland RecreatieCampsite
    8 km from Seal Centre Pieterburen
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Basecamp NoordpolderzijlCampsite
    10 km from Seal Centre Pieterburen
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Haven HunzegatMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Seal Centre Pieterburen
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping De RousantCampsite
    12 km from Seal Centre Pieterburen
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camperplaats WesterwijtwerdMotorhome stopover
    15 km from Seal Centre Pieterburen
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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

FAQs

Where is Seal Centre Pieterburen?

Seal Centre Pieterburen is in Pieterburen, Netherlands, at GPS 53.3979, 6.4498. It is about 16 km from Lauwersoog.

Can you camp near Seal Centre Pieterburen?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Boet'n Toen, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 70 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Seal Centre Pieterburen?

Seal Centre Pieterburen is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Friesland and the Wadden coast.

What is there to see near Seal Centre Pieterburen?

Places worth a stop nearby: Pilsum Lighthouse (41 km), Norddeich Seal Station (53 km), Eise Eisinga Planetarium (65 km) and Dwingelderveld National Park (67 km).

When is the best time to visit Seal Centre Pieterburen?

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)