Forest, dunes, and (vegetated) mudflats. The wadden island Ameland offers you different kinds of landscapes. Discover the great diversity of flowers, plants and animals for yourself!

The grand Mudflats with its wide views is a place within the densely populated Netherlands, where you can still be completely alone in the middle of summer.

Het Oerd and De Hôn are two beautiful nature reserves on the eastern part of Ameland. You can walk around for hours and enjoy the pristine nature that typifies the Wadden island of Ameland.

Every average 6.15 hours, the tide changes. That means if it has just turned low tide (low water) now, it will turn high tide (high water) again in six hours and 15 minutes. At low tide, the beach is extra wide.

It is so much fun to play in the forest! To keep activities fun for all visitors and keep nature itself fun, please find some common rules for the forest on Ameland here.

What used to be one of the widest beaches of Wadden island Ameland, is now a beautiful and unique nature area; the green beach near Ballum.

Whoever thinks of the Wadden, thinks of seals. These curious animals are the true icons of the Wadden Sea and regularly show themselves along the coast of Ameland. Whether you spot them during the boat trip to Ameland, a seal tour or unexpectedly on the beach, it remains a special experience.

You may have walked along the beach on a warm summer evening and seen a luminous glow in the waves. As you walk through the water, your footsteps remain like glitter in the sand.

The binoculars around your neck, your ears pricked up. Birdwatching on Ameland is coming home with lots of new tick marks in your bird book.

Ameland is known for its natural beauty, pristine beaches and picturesque villages.

Ameland is a true horse island. These days, the large number of horses on this island are used recreationally, though in the past this was different.