Mudflat hiking to Neuwerk
Neuwerk Island is first mentioned in the year 900, referred to as O or Oog ( meaning “island” ) in connection with the fish trade. To protect the merchant ships entering the Elbe estuary from piracy, a defensive tower was built between 1299 and 1310, a “Nige Wark,” literally a “new work.” This gave the island its name. It belongs to the Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park and is the westernmost “district” of Hamburg.
Depending on the tide, water levels, and weather, we plan these hikes either from Sahlenburg ( 9.4 km ) or from Duhnen ( 12.2 km ) to the island. The route includes crossing tidal creeks (Priele) and a mudflat‑waterway. The hike takes about 3 hours from Sahlenburg and roughly 3.5 hours from Duhnen. The passenger ferry "Flipper" will take you back to Cuxhaven
What goes there can also come back. In the morning we depart from Cuxhaven with you aboard the Flipper heading to Neuwerk Island. A tasty breakfast awaits you on board. In the afternoon we hike back to the mainland, ending at Sahlenburg.
On the island you can visit the old fort tower and the amber‑room, have a Neuwerk T‑shirt printed at the former school, admire the beautiful salt marshes and bird nesting sites, enjoy food and drink at Hus Achtern Diek, Nige Hus, or the Fishermen’s taverns, or simply relax and let your mind wander during an island tour. Participation in these mudflat walks is not possible for children under 8 years old ( NWattFVO ). The mudflat walk starts in Sahlenburg or Duhnen.
Meeting point Sahlenburg
Rescue station Sahlenburg, Hans-Claußen-Straße 18, 27476 Cuxhaven - 30 minutes before the start
Meeting point Duhnen
Opposite Adventuregolf, Cuxhavener Straße 82, 27476 Cuxhaven - 30 minutes before the start
Meeting point for the boat trip?
Bei der Alten Liebe 12, 27472 Cuxhaven - 30 minutes before the start
Registration / Booking
- Please only use our registration-booking-form to register and make bookings. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone.
- Registration and booking are binding. Payment for the booked services is to be made in cash at the meeting point or in advance by bank transfer (up to 3 days before the event).
- Our terms and conditions apply to registrations / cancellations / changes of booked services.
- Hike to Neuwerk ( without return ferry ticket ) - Adults € 24.00 - Children up to 14 years € 14.00* (*maximum 5 children per group).
- Hike from Neuwerk ( including ferry ticket and breakfast on board ) - Adults € 55.00 - Children up to 14 years € 45.00* (*maximum 5 children per group).
- Return ferry ticket Flipper - Adults € 28.00 - Children up to 14 years € 15.00
- Return ferry ticket Flipper - Family ( 2 adults to 3 children 14 years and under ) € 75.00.
- Return ferry ticket Flipper - Dog € 6.00
What do you need for this mudflat hike ?
- For this hike, you'll need sturdy footwear, such as sneakers, light hiking boots, neoprene shoes or water shoes with socks and thick, firm soles. We'll be walking over sharp-edged oysters and sand gaping clams. Flip-flops, Crocs, and beach shoes are completely unsuitable, as are rubber boots, which aren't high enough for crossing the tidal creeks and will fill with water.
- Shorts, running pants, or trekking pants, light rain gear if needed.
- Hat, sun hat, caps (sunglasses), and sunscreen.
- Spare shoes