Day trip to Schiermonnikoog

Schiermonnikoog

A visit to Schiermonnikoog is one of the most special day trips from Ljeppershiem. Within an hour you’ll be on the smallest inhabited Wadden Island of the Netherlands – a place where nature, peace and space take centre stage.

One big national park

The entire island is a National Park. Dunes, forests, beaches and salt marshes full of birds. Schiermonnikoog is car-free, so perfect to explore by bike or on foot. Hear the sea, smell the salty air and feel the freedom of the island.

Explore by bike

From the harbour it’s just a 15-minute ride to the village. From there, you can cycle across the entire island – through forests, along the dikes and across the wide sandy beach. You’ll pass viewpoints, birdwatching huts and maybe even seals.

A peaceful escape

On Schiermonnikoog, life moves slowly. It’s the perfect place to recharge, walk and breathe in the fresh sea air. Take the ferry, hop on a bike and leave the world behind for a day.

Our tips

Whale jaw - In the village centre of Schiermonnikoog stands a huge lower jaw of a Blue Whale shot in the Southern Ocean on 6 March 1950.

Vredenhof cemetery - The Vredenhof contains drowned men and war victims from both World Wars.

Schiermonnikoog duck decoy - Duck decoys are part of the area's cultural heritage. Guided tours are given.

The village of Schiermonnikoog - If you like lively hustle and bustle, the village of Schiermonnikoog is definitely the place to be. Here you will find shops and cosy restaurants.

Discover it yourself

Experience the calm of Schiermonnikoog during your stay at Ljeppershiem – nature, sea and space just a short trip away.
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