Dark Nights of the Lauwersmeer

Dark Nights of the Lauwersmeer

Thu, 5 Nov 2026 · — Sun, 8 Nov

Activiteitencentrum Lauwersnest, Lauwersoog

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Dark Nights of the Lauwersmeer — Activiteitencentrum Lauwersnest, Lauwersoog

During Dark Nights of the Lauwersmeer, you can observe nocturnal bird species in the darkness at the Lauwersmeer nature reserve.

About the event: Dark Nights of the Lauwersmeer

Dark Sky Park

Park status

Good to know

Starting point: Activity Center Lauwersnest, De Rug 1, 9976 VT Lauwersoog
Adult ticket: € 12.50 per person
Child ticket up to 12 years: € 7.50 per person
Register via the Staatsbosbeheer website - full = full, no waiting list
Route over unpaved paths - not suitable for people with physical disabilities
Dogs allowed if kept on a leash
Bring warm clothing and sturdy shoes
Optional afterwards: BuitenGewoonSlapen in the park

What's new

2026-07
National Park Lauwersmeer celebrates in 2026 the ten-year anniversary of its Dark Sky Park status, with extra attention to light reduction in the port of Lauwersoog.