There is plenty to do and experience in Lauwersoog. From seal-spotting on a rescue boat to a Landrover safari with the forest ranger or crossing the Lauwermeer on your SUP-board, we would like to give you some tips.
The Lauwersmeer lends itself perfectly to water sports.
In several Baayvillas, your own SUP board is included with your stay; from your holiday home you are on the water within minutes to discover the beautiful surroundings.
In the area, there are also beautiful routes you can follow by canoe. You can go windsurfing and sailing at Watersportcentrum de Lauwer, right next to Baayvilla's holiday park.
In Lauwersoog, there are two places where you can kitesurf, excellent wind guaranteed!
From all over the country, anglers come to the Lauwersmeer area to fish. National Park Lauwersmeer is a popular area for many recreational anglers to practise their hobby, partly because of the tranquillity, the beautiful surroundings and the good fishing.
In the port of Lauwersoog you will find the information center (HIP). Here you can get plenty of information about the attractions in the area. There are also digital information panels and a special experience room to experience the area in an innovative way.
Museum Dokkum teaches you everything about 2000 years of culture in Northeast Friesland. You will find a special collection of old utensils, folk art, paintings, pottery, textiles and silver.
The Groninger Museum offers special workshops and changing exhibitions and challenges visitors to look at visual art with a different perspective. You will also find historical objects that tell the history of Groningen and paintings from the Groningen art circle.
At Activity Centre Lauwersnest, there is plenty to do for children. In the 'Nest Building Forest', children can build their own nest using natural materials.
The largest indoor climbing park Waddenfun is 15 minutes from the Lauwersmeer. Here you will find 45 bridges and more than 300 metres of ziplines, suitable for young and old.
What was once the bottom of the Lauwerszee is now a rich nature area with surprising flora and fauna. Take a Landrover safari together under the guidance of a forest ranger from Staatsbosbeheer and experience the real Dutch wilderness.
Lauwersoog has an official mountain bike (MTB) route right through the rugged grasslands, deciduous forests, sandbanks and areas of shallow water, which you can enjoy.
Pieterburen Seal Centre is Europe's largest, specialised seal hospital. Sick, injured or weakened seals are cared for in a real 'seal hospital'. In the visitor centre, you can watch the seals and you will also find lots of information about the seals that live in the Netherlands.
Would you like to spot seals in their natural habitat? Sail on a rescue boat through the Wadden Sea to a sandbank where the seals are resting and admire them up close!
DoeZoo is an interactive park where you can experience the insect world up close. You can also meet animals that eat insects in the park, such as spiders, nose bears, lizards, frogs, owls, squirrels, hedgehogs and a snake. The senses (hearing, touch, smell and taste) play an important role in DoeZoo.
Familiepark Nienoord is located in the middle of the woods on the beautiful Nienoord Estate. Here you will find more than 50 attractions and play equipment. Go on an expedition, climb over obstacles, travel on the steam train or go full speed down the giant slide. There is a fun petting zoo as well.
At the Legio Museum, located in the former LEGO Netherlands building, you will learn all about the history of LEGO. Children can enjoy building and playing, play with real LEGO games and watch a film in the museum cinema.
The largest indoor climbing park Waddenfun is 15 minutes from the Lauwersmeer. Here you will find 45 bridges and more than 300 metres of ziplines, suitable for young and old.
