18th Zugvogeltage – Zugvogel Festival Horumersiel
Central event of the Zugvogeltage in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park
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Europe's Largest Bird Migration Festival
Since 2009, the Zugvogeltage in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park has developed into Europe's largest bird migration festival. Over 350 individual events from Dollart to the Lower Elbe make visible how important the Wadden Sea is for the millions of migratory birds traveling annually between their Arctic breeding grounds and their African wintering grounds.
Zugvogel Festival in Horumersiel
The central event of the Zugvogeltage is the Zugvogel Festival at the Kurgarten Horumersiel. Here, the activities of the festival week are concentrated in one place: information stands from nature conservation organizations, lectures by renowned ornithologists, an equipment shop for optics and birdwatching accessories, as well as musical and theatrical contributions that creatively address the theme of bird migration.
Featured Bird 2026: Arctic Tern
Each year, a featured bird is chosen to represent the Zugvogeltage. In 2026, it is the Arctic Tern – a fascinating long-distance migrant that flies up to 90,000 kilometers annually between the Arctic and Antarctic, making it one of the most enduring migratory birds in the world.
350+ Events Along the Coast
In addition to the Zugvogel Festival, over 350 events take place along the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea coast: guided excursions, birdwatching tours, lectures in National Park houses, children's and family programs, workshops, and art events.
UNESCO World Heritage
The Wadden Sea has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2009 and is one of the most important resting areas for migratory birds worldwide. The Zugvogeltage make this global significance tangible and raise awareness for the protection of this unique ecosystem.
Zugvogeltage — edition 2026
The 18th edition in 2026 continues the series of events that has been growing since 2009. With the Arctic Tern as the featured bird, the Zugvogeltage focus on one of the most spectacular long-distance migrants – a species that undertakes an almost unbelievable journey each year, symbolizing the global interconnectedness of habitats.
The Zugvogel Festival in Horumersiel is the platform where nature conservation organizations, scientists, artists, cultural creators, and the interested public meet.
Programme Zugvogeltage 2026
October 10th to 18th, 2026
Zugvogel Festival Horumersiel (Selection)
- Information stands from nature conservation organizations (NABU, BUND, WWF, etc.)
- Lectures by renowned ornithologists
- Equipment shop for optics and birdwatching
- Music and theater on the theme of bird migration
- Family and children's program
Over 350 Events Along the Coast
- Guided excursions from Dollart to Lower Elbe
- Birdwatching with experts
- Lectures in National Park houses
- Workshops for school classes
- Special events on the featured bird, the Arctic Tern
Full program and registration via zugvogeltage.de.
Highlights Zugvogeltage 2026
- 18th edition since 2009
- Europe's largest bird migration festival
- Over 350 events from Dollart to Lower Elbe
- Central event: Zugvogel Festival Horumersiel
- Featured Bird 2026: Arctic Tern
- UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea
Prices Zugvogeltage 2026
Practical information — Zugvogeltage
Location
Zugvogel Festival: Kurgarten Horumersiel, 26434 Wangerland. Entire Zugvogeltage: over 350 events from Dollart to Lower Elbe.
Date
October 10th to 18th, 2026.
Admission
Zugvogel Festival free. Individual events may be subject to a fee.
Organizer
Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park Administration in cooperation with nature conservation associations.
Featured Bird 2026
Arctic Tern.
Getting There
Car via A29, exit Jever, continue to Wangerland towards Horumersiel.
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