Norddeich OKKA Family Days
Summery family days with games, activities, and fun on the East Frisian coast
About OKKA Family Days Norddeich
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OKKA – The Norddeich Family Mascot
OKKA, a friendly octopus, is the official mascot of Tourismus Service Norddeich. Conceived as an identification figure for children and families, OKKA appears everywhere in Norddeich's communications: on promotional materials, at information points, and – as a highlight – live at the OKKA Family Days. During these days, OKKA, as the mascot, takes center stage in a series of family activities and regularly appears as a "living character" to shake hands with children, take photos, and organize small games.
What the Family Days Offer
The OKKA Family Days include a wide range of hands-on activities. Typical components are:
- Sandcastle building competition on the beach with prizes for the most creative structures
- Scavenger hunt through Norddeich with stations where tasks must be completed
- Craft activities – seashell mobiles, canvas paintings, small fabric pendants
- Kids' yoga on the beach with trained yoga instructors
- Crab petting station in a mobile beach aquarium
- Wadden Sea walks with child-friendly explanations
- OKKA show with the mascot, songs, and short theater scenes
- Family flea market with children's clothing, toys, and books
Concept and Target Audience
The OKKA Family Days are aimed at families with children aged between 3 and 12 years. The program is designed so that siblings of different age groups can participate together. Parents are invited to join in – many activities are explicitly designed to be intergenerational. The concept does not rely on high entrance fees or commercial sales offers, but on strengthening Norddeich's family identity as a holiday destination.
Spread Over Two Summer Dates
In 2026, the OKKA Family Days will take place on two weekends: July 16th/17th and August 20th/21st. This format covers two different holiday weeks and offers families the opportunity to participate on one or both dates, depending on their travel plans. The activities on the two weekends partially overlap but also bring their own unique highlights.
OKKA Family Days Norddeich — edition 2026
The 2026 OKKA Family Days continue the successful format from previous years. The organizer is Tourismus Service Norddeich.
What to expect in 2026
- Two weekends, each with a full day's program
- Activities on the beach, in the spa park, and at other locations
- OKKA show several times per weekend
- Sandcastle building competition
- Scavenger hunt
- Craft activities and kids' yoga
- Family flea market
Programme OKKA Family Days Norddeich 2026
The detailed 2026 program (activities, times, locations) will be published by the organizer shortly before the dates. The structure follows the proven key points from previous years:
First Weekend: July 16–17, 2026
- Thursday, July 16th: Kick-off on the beach, OKKA show at 11 AM, sandcastle building competition from 2 PM–5 PM, afternoon craft activity
- Friday, July 17th: Scavenger hunt all day, kids' yoga on the beach at 10 AM, OKKA show at 3 PM, Wadden Sea walk in the late afternoon
Second Weekend: August 20–21, 2026
- Thursday, August 20th: Family flea market in the morning, afternoon craft activity, OKKA show at 4 PM, crab petting station from 2 PM onwards
- Friday, August 21st: Sandcastle competition from 11 AM–2 PM, OKKA swimming lesson at the pool, grand finale OKKA show in the late afternoon
Highlights OKKA Family Days Norddeich 2026
- OKKA mascot live on site
- Sandcastle building competition on the beach
- Scavenger hunt through Norddeich
- Kids' yoga on the beach
- Family-friendly, mostly free
Prices OKKA Family Days Norddeich 2026
Practical information — OKKA Family Days Norddeich
Locations
Various locations in Norddeich (26506 Norden) – beach, spa park, Tourismus Service Office, hotel terraces. Specific locations will be published in the program.
Dates 2026
First weekend: July 16th and 17th, 2026
Second weekend: August 20th and 21st, 2026
Admission
Most activities are free. Craft activities may incur a small material fee (typically €2–€5).
Getting Here
By car via the B70 to Norddeich. By train to Norddeich Mole. Parking spaces at the beach are signposted.
Recommendations
- Sun protection for children (hat, sunscreen)
- Swimwear – some activities take place in or near the water
- Change of clothes
- Water bottle
- Study the program overview in advance, as activities are spread out over time
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