Herter Vacation Home, Wi-Fi, garden, play equipment, swing set/play area, barbecue

Family-friendly and child-friendly—that’s what sets our inn apart in the small, idyllically situated coastal resort town of Eckwarden in the Butjadingen region. The Butjadingen Peninsula is located in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea—an ideal setting for enjoying a carefree and relaxing vacation on the North Sea in clean, iodine-rich air. That’s why our coastal resort is also recommended by doctors.


Welcome to the young coast of Butjadingen: The vacation apartment in our house is charmingly furnished and perfectly suited for a family vacation. A large sunbathing area and playground, as well as play equipment for the little ones right behind the house, provide plenty of space for the family to relax and unwind. Garden furniture is available for our guests to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. The Eckwarderhörne beach, the Tossens “Pirate Beach,” and the North Sea lagoon in Burhave are all nearby. Ideal for children and adults alike to swim, play, and run around. For some children, this is their first time experiencing the tides. At low tide, guided mudflat hikes are offered in the “Wadden Sea National Park.”

You can also explore by bike: The largest peninsula in the north is crisscrossed by several hundred kilometers of farm roads, complete with well-marked bike signs. This makes it the perfect place to explore the green peninsula by bike. We also offer you the chance to see Butjadingen from the air. There are also interesting excursions to be taken in the surrounding area. From the idyllically situated fishing harbor of Fedderwardersiel, you can set sail for a day on the “Ms Wega” or go deep-sea fishing on a shrimp boat. Tours on the passenger ferry from Eckwarderhörne to Wilhelmshaven—home to the seawater aquarium, the Naval Museum, and Oceanis (which simulates a 100-meter deep dive)—and on to the offshore island of Heligoland are also popular. Whether it’s a day trip to Heligoland, two hours of relaxation on a harbor tour, or a fun night on a chartered boat.

Maritime Museum: Take Germany’s only head ferry across the Weser River to Bremerhaven. The maritime city of Bremerhaven, home to one of the largest container ports, its world-famous Maritime Museum, the Morgenstern Museum, and the “Zoo am Meer,” is a very popular destination for day trips. And if the sun happens to be hiding, the subtropical water park (Center Parcs) in the North Sea resort of Tossens is not far away. We look forward to your visit! Yours, T. and C. Herter