September 5, 2024, 8:00 am | Read time: 2 minutes
Anyone who wants to swim in the North Sea knows the problem: at certain times of the day, the water is not there at all due to the low tide. In a seawater lake in Butjadingen, the tides have now been abolished so that you can always go swimming there. TRAVELBOOK explains how this is possible.
For many people, the North Sea means beach chairs, mudflats, and dunes – but also high and low tide. But in a seawater bathing lake in Lower Saxony, there is neither high nor low tide. The North Sea lagoon in Butjadingen is therefore always filled with water and ready for swimmers.
Pumps create the tides in the North Sea lagoon in Butjadingen
According to the official website of the 6,000-strong community, the North Sea lagoon in Burhave is the only seawater bathing lake in the world where there is no ebb and flow. The construction is located on a peninsula and is largely surrounded by the sea. And so, is located directly on the Wadden Sea.
Pumps are used to continuously pump fresh and biologically purified North Sea water into the lake. As a result, it is filled at all times of the day. Even when the sea has disappeared a few meters away from the peninsula.
Admission prices for the North Sea Lagoon in Butjadingen vary between 4.50 euros (5.0 dollars) and 6.00 euros (6.65 dollars) for day tickets. Family tickets are between 12.00 euros (13.30 dollars) and 18.00 euros (20.00 dollars). After 3 p.m., admission costs between 2.50 (2.77) and 4.00 euros (4.45 dollars). Pedal boats, fun boards, beach loungers, and beach chairs cost between 5.00 (5.55) and 12.00 euros (13.30 dollars).
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Many awards for the North Sea lagoon in Butjadingen
According to “Merkur“, the seawater bathing lake covers a total of 45,000 square meters and has been awarded the IQN seal of approval for its excellent water quality. At the same time, it has also been awarded the ILSE (International Life Saving Federation of Europe) “Guarded Beach” rating as one of the safest beaches in Europe. So nothing stands in the way of bathing fun on site.