Information International Wadden Sea School
Vester Vedsted
Marshland, Mudflats & Storm Surge Impressions
Fantastic nature experiences close to Denmark's oldest town Ribe
Scenery & Surroundings
The small village of Vester Vedsted is
situated right in the middle of the Danish Wadden Sea coast at the edge of
the marshland. The local Wadden Sea
Centre is starting point for a broad
choice of excursions to the Wadden
Sea, Denmark´s greatest nature
reserve and one of the world´s most important wetlands.
Accompanied by an experienced nature
guide, school children can explore this
unique nature area: fantastic flocks of
birds, seals bathing in the sun, life in
and on the mudflats and much more.
In addition, the multimedia-based storm
surge show provides vivid impressions
of the natural forces that rule the
landscape and the people´s life in this
area. A visit to Ribe, Denmark´s oldest
harbour and trading town, completes
the programme with impressions of the
characteristic regional culture and
history.
Accommodation
There are 3 group accommodations
with 20 to 100 beds (self-catering resp.
full board) in walking distance from the
Wadden Sea centre. The closest Youth
Hostel is in Ribe (9 km). It is advisable
to book all accommodations in advance
(up to 1 year).
Journey
By train via Niebüll and Tønder to
Ribe. From Ribe by bus to Vester Vedstedt. (Travel time from Hamburg ca.
4,5h)
Optional afternoon programme:
Fanø
• Preparation of mink skulls (with
explanations about the problem of
invasive species) in the Wadden Sea
Centre
Mando
Vester Vedstedt
• ”Black Sun” – Watching starlings
flying to their sleeping places near
Astrup Banke (charterbus needed)
4th day:
Rømø
Trip to the island of Mandø with a
special tractor bus.
Optional programme on Mandø:
• Walk over the mudflats to the seal
banks.
• Walk around Mandø with a short walk
Sample Programme
5-Day-Programme
1st day:
Arrival and first orientation. Walk to the
Wadden Sea Centre: Introduction to
the Wadden Sea and marshland followed by a first excursion (ca. 1.5h) to
the mudflats near Mandø´s low-tideway.
2nd day:
Guided tour in the Wadden Sea Centre's exhibition. Afterwards exciting excursion to the mudflats between the
mainland and the island of Mandø, fol-
on the mudflats (focus on nature and
cultural hisotory).
• Fishing adventure: go fishing in the
tidal zone. Unique experience in
special wading pants (provided by the
Wadden Sea Centre).
• Walk to Mandø on the old 10 km long
low tide pathway and back by to
Vester Vedsted by tractor bus.
5th day:
Departure
lowed by a "water laboratory"-programme with experiments and observations of
typical Wadden Sea organisms.
3rd day:
Trip to Ribe. Discovering Ribe on your
own or with a tour guide of Ribe Tourist
Info (possibly with "City Search"). Opportunities to visit museums, go
shopping or visit Ribe´s Viking Centre.
Tip off: Length and content of the
programme can be individually
arranged!
➞ [email protected]
Travel Information International Wadden Sea School
www.iwss.org
Vester Vedsted - Travel Information
Accommodation
• Degnetoften
Svankærvej 444, Vester Vedsted
DK - 6760 Ribe
Getting There & Around
Favourite Excursions
• Train:
From Germany: DB group travel service
• (Half-) Day-trip to Ribe
Contact: Knud Jensen
t +49 (0) 18 05 - 99 55 11
t +45 75 42 - 17 03 (17.00 - 18.00h)
Timetable & fares: www.bahn.de
• Guided tour in Ribe
Tourist Information Ribe (see below)
[email protected]
52 beds, self-catering
• Digehytten
Vester Bjervej 4, Vester Vedsted
DK - 6760 Ribe
Contact: Jytte Møller
t +45 75 14 - 28 79
20 beds, self-catering
• Ungdomshøjskolen
Skole Allé 1, Vester Vedsted
DK - 6760 Ribe
t +45 75 44 - 50 04
[email protected]
www.uhr.dk
From Denmark: DSB group travel service
t +45 70 - 13 14 15
Timetable & fares: www.dsb.dk
From The Netherlands:
Timetable & fares: www.ns.nl
Your national IWSS Focal Point can
help you find the best group
arrangement. [email protected]
Contact: Jens Philipsen
t +45 75 42 - 06 20
[email protected]
www.danhostel-ribe.dk
t +45 76 88 - 11 22, f - 11 35
[email protected]
www.ribesvikinger.dk
• Viking Centre
Lustrupvej 4
DK - 6760 Ribe
t +45 75 41 - 16 11, f - 16 20
• Bus (Linie Ribe - Vester Vedsted):
Time table & prices:
www.sydtrafik.dk
t +45 75 24 - 74 10
100 beds, full board
• Danhostel Ribe Vandrerhjem
(Youth Hostel)
Sct. Pedersgade 16
DK - 6760 Ribe
• Viking Museum
Odins Plads
DK - 6760 Ribe
Tip: Book trains & busses well in
advance for best group discounts!
• Private bus organisation:
Mandø-Bussen:
t +45 75 44 - 51 07
Iversens Busser:
t +45 75 42 - 09 23
[email protected]
www.ribevikingecenter.dk
• Ribe Cathedral
Torvet
DK - 6760 Ribe
t +45 75 42 - 06 19
f +45 76 88 - 26 19
[email protected]
www.ribe-domkirke.dk
Opens daily:
Nov. - March:
April:
May-Sep.:
October:
1.July - 15.Aug.:
11.00 - 15.00h
11.00 - 16.00h
10.00 - 17.00h
11.00 - 16.00h
10.00 - 17.30h
Ribe minibus :
Tip: The IWSS offers a cookingservice for all self-catering
accommodations!
➞ www.iwss.org
t +45 75 42 - 21 33
Programme & Activities
IWSS Programme
Shopping Facilities
• SPAR
Ribevej 64, Egebæk-Hviding
DK - 6760 Ribe
t +45 75 44 - 52 33
f +45 75 44 - 52 76
Offers delivery service. Please order by
phone and in advance.
• Wadden Sea Centre Vester Vedsted
Ockholmvej 5, Vester Vedsted
DK - 6760 Ribe
t +45 75 44 - 6161, f -6101
[email protected]
www.vadehavscentret.dk
Detailed programme & prices on request!
Tip: Ask the centre for an individual
IWSS-programme!
Tip: Ribe´s Viking Museum and
Tourist Information offer exciting
guided city tours for all ages !
More Information
• Tourist Information Ribe
t +45 75 44 - 15 00
[email protected]
www.ribetourist.dk
• Nature & National Park
www.beaksandbreaks.com
www.danmarksnationalparker.dk (dk, en)
www.vadehav.dk (dk)