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)
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