April 16, 2026 – November 1, 2026
Vögel des Wattenmeeres
On display are the winning photographs of the photo competition held by the national park administration Niedersächsisches Wattenmeer and the Gesellschaft für Naturfotografie.
Nationalpark-Haus Museum Fedderwardersiel
National park house and museum by the harbor, with a three-story exhibition on the Wadden Sea, an aquarium and audio guides in four languages.
Have only individual sections read aloud
Opening hoursAdmission €6 Wheelchair accessible
Current exhibitions
About the museum
The Nationalpark-Haus Museum Fedderwardersiel by the harbor of Fedderwardersiel is the information center of Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park (Nationalpark Niedersächsisches Wattenmeer) in Butjadingen and also a museum of the coastal region. It is run on behalf of the municipality by the Förderkreis Museum Butjadingen e.V., a support association with more than 170 members.
The permanent exhibition "Leben im Wechsel der Gezeiten" presents the water, land and air worlds of the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site across three floors. Multimedia stations, models, dioramas and historical objects link them together. The introductory room with an aquarium holds up to 20 North Sea species; the Landgang section tells the story of a fishing family, the former harbor and how the coast formed, and the upper floor covers migratory birds and salt marshes.
Around 30 people work in the house: staff, volunteers, participants in the Ecological Year (Ökologisches Jahr), and guest and national park guides. The program includes guided tours and events about the Wadden Sea, group offers and the Junior Ranger program. Operations are funded by the State of Lower Saxony, the Wesermarsch district and, since 2023, the guest card issued by the municipality of Butjadingen.
Highlights
- Three-story Wadden Sea exhibition
- Aquarium with up to 20 North Sea species
- Audio guide in four languages
- Certified under "Reisen für Alle"
- Events and guided Wadden Sea walks
- Junior Ranger program
Permanent exhibition
- Leben im Wechsel der Gezeiten – Permanent exhibition across three floors on the water, land and air worlds of the Wadden Sea, with an aquarium, hands-on stations, dioramas and harbor and coastal history.
- Operated by
- Förderkreis Museum Butjadingen e. V. (im Auftrag der Gemeinde Butjadingen)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | €2.50Children aged 4 to 12. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €4 per personAdults in groups of 10 or more; children aged 4 to 12 pay €1.50. |
| Families | €16Family ticket. |
| With guest card or as a resident of Butjadingen: adults | €3 |
| With guest card or as a resident of Butjadingen: children aged 4–12 | €1.50 |
Prices for visiting the exhibition; events can be booked separately online.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The exhibition spans three floors and is reachable by elevator. The house is certified under "Reisen für Alle"; the audio guide is also available in plain-language German (Leichte Sprache).
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | €16 · Family ticket. |
|---|
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
Children's guide for the audio guide, hands-on stations, craft and discovery events, and a Junior Ranger group; family ticket available.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Fedderwardersiel, Ort · 5-min walk · 469 m
By train via Bremen or Oldenburg to Nordenham or Varel, then regional buses to Butjadingen. On site, bus line 400 (Strandläufer) is free with the guest card.
By car
Paid parking
Large paid public car park directly behind the house.
By car, take the A1 and the Wesertunnel towards Nordenham and the North Sea resorts, or from Wilhelmshaven/Varel along the coastal road by the Jade Bay.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes (DE, EN, NL, FR) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Audio guide in German (also in plain-language German and as a children's guide), English, Dutch and French. Group offers and events can be booked online. |
