Best places: Wildlife refuges in Norden, Germany

Protected area of heathland known for its rare species, seasonal heather blooms & sandy trails.

Protected coastal landscape with tours that take in beach fossils, roosting birds & wild horses.

Nature reserve with a history of peat mining on open moorland & marked walking routes & lakes.

Yoga stations, sensory gardens & barefoot walking on natural surfaces like grass, pebbles or mud.

Island nature reserve with paths & boardwalks crossing clifftop heaths, sand dunes & marshes.

Raised bog offering a circular hiking trail with boardwalks, plus wildlife like frogs & dragonflies.

👍👍 Nice peaceful place perfect for cycling although the last bit gets a little difficult so best get off and push the bike.

Forest & heath landscape laced with popular walking & biking trails, plus summer wildflowers.

👍👍 Quiet place, nice for picking, nice for walking and o Sunday you can see a show with glider's on the sky 😍

Coastal heath known for biking & walking on a reserve where wild cattle, horses & bison roam.

Native ducks & migrating Nordic wildfowl in a nature area encompassing riverbank & lakeshore trails.

👍👍 The Steinhuder Meer is a small lake in Lower Saxony. You can ride a bike around the lake. That is around 32 km. There are many viewpoints where you can see the Steinhuder Meer from different places. At the same time, the lookout points are great for bird watching. In Steinhude or Mardorf you can ta...

Protected marshland area around a saltwater lagoon, with hiking trails & numerous bird species.

Nature reserve with a mix of sand dunes, forest & other scenery, plus trails for hiking & cycling.

Large raised bog featuring native plantlife, hiking trails & an information center.

👍👍 An oasis of calm. Great place to walk, run or just sit and be quiet.

👍👍 Beautiful peninsula best explored on foot