In Pieterburen, you'll experience the ultimate island feeling on the mainland. During your stay, you can visit Schiermonnikoog, hike, cycle, or participate in a unique mudflat hike. And the kids? They'll have a blast in the playground with the new play frame and jump on the bouncy castles.

A stay at Hotel Waddengenot offers the perfect combination of exercise and relaxation, whether you're a romantic getaway for two or a fun-filled family getaway!

Pieterburen has only 500 inhabitants, but it boasts a rich past and a vibrant present. The village is renowned for its beautiful mudflat hikes. Its central location in a characteristic landscape and the Wadden Sea just a stone's throw away offer plenty to do. Enjoy excellent hiking and cycling, savor local delicacies in one of the many restaurants, and take day trips to the Wadden Sea. Hotel Waddengenot is the starting point of the Pieterpad, the famous walking route from Pieterburen to Maastricht, and is also the official departure point for various mudflat hiking tours. Various mudflat hiking tours are organized year-round, where you'll wander across the mudflats with a guide. This occasionally involves knee-deep mud and wading through a channel. It can be a bit of perseverance, but the rewards are worth it! While mudflat hiking, you can enjoy the tranquility, beautiful views, and the water. And with a bit of luck, you might even spot a seal!

Near Pieterburen and around Lauwersmeer National Park, you can enjoy beautiful walks and bike rides. In this area of ​​water, rugged grasslands, and islands, over a hundred bird species breed—such as the white-tailed eagle and spoonbill—and over tens of thousands of geese overwinter there every year. A must for bird lovers! In the Wadden Sea village of Pieterburen, you'll find several antique and curio shops, as well as a botanical garden with an old church.

Near Hotel Waddengenot are the picturesque "terp villages" of Ezinge and Niehove. These villages, with their centers at their highest points, are built on centuries-old artificial hills. In Ezinge, the Wierdenland Museum provides a good overview of the origins of these ancient villages. No fewer than 15 terps can be admired during a pleasant bike ride. In Niehove, you can admire the 13th-century Romanesque-Gothic church in the heart of the village.

At Hotel Waddengenot, you can rent bicycles or e-bikes to optimally explore the Pieterburen area. Breakfast is served every morning at Grand Café/Pizzeria Waddengenot or in the Waddengenot restaurant. At the Waddengenot restaurant, located opposite the hotel, you can also enjoy a delicious dinner with a selection of dishes prepared with regional products. End the day in the atmospheric Après-Wad Bar. Enjoy a glass of wine or a local beer with traditional Dutch snacks. Hotel Waddengenot offers free Wi-Fi and free parking.

With the Schiermonnikoog package, you'll dine at Waddengenot aan Zee: a unique restaurant with views of both the Lauwersmeer and the Wadden Sea. This is the perfect place to start your day trip to Schiermonnikoog with a cup of coffee and cake, or to round off your holiday with a delicious dinner on the way back (one meal included in the package). You can also enjoy lunch and drinks on the terrace.

All hotel rooms at Hotel Waddengenot are tastefully furnished with single box-spring beds, a bath or shower, free Wi-Fi, and a television. In addition to double rooms, the hotel also offers several family and group rooms, and holiday homes.