Weißenhäuser Strand between the dunes and holiday park

• Beach: a long sandy coastline with a dune promenade and several surfaced access paths.
• Central access point: near the beach services and lifeguard station.
• Dog beach: around 300 metres east of the central beach access point.
• During the bathing season, the DLRG marks off the swimming area with buoys.
• The boat channel near Putlos is for watercraft and is not a swimming area.

The dune promenade runs alongside the holiday park grounds and has surfaced paths with places to rest. Several paths lead from there down to the sandy beach. The central area has service facilities such as toilets, showers, a changing room for babies, first aid and water rescue. The dog beach is to the east; head that way for your walk if you are visiting with a dog. The operator’s site map helps you distinguish between accommodation, indoor attractions and beach access points. The promenade is paved, while the access to the beach itself has a different surface.

The transition from the promenade to the beach should be assessed differently if you are using a pushchair or walking frame than if you are planning a longer walk across the sand. Choose an access point that suits your mobility and the stretch of coast you want to visit. The Weissenhäuser Brök nature reserve is a sensitive area bordering the holiday park; designated paths and information signs indicate where you can walk. This makes it possible to combine a coastal visit with nature watching while staying on marked trails.

During the bathing season, the DLRG marks the swimming area with buoys. Different rules apply within this marked area than in the channels designated for watercraft. The DLRG explicitly describes the boat channel near Putlos as an access route for the relevant vehicles; it is not a place for swimming. Whenever entering the water, check the current buoy positions, signs and instructions from the water rescue service, as wind and waves may shift the markers.

The area near Putlos also requires particular care around the designated access points. Use the marked paths and follow the signs at the crossing. The site map and local notices can help you plan your route to the beach; current safety and closure notices take precedence over an older map. The layout of the swimming area determines where to swim and take part in water sports. This keeps the swimming area clearly separate from access for watercraft.

The holiday park brings together several attractions, including the Subtropical Swimming Paradise and Abenteuer Dschungelland. Other leisure areas, such as Dünenbad and Waterpark, have their own opening hours and seasonal schedules. Dschungelland features animal areas, climbing activities and a large ball pit, among other attractions. The swimming paradise has its own entrance and designated visiting times; according to the operator, overnight guests are subject to a daily visit limit of three hours. The operator lists opening times and last admission times separately for each facility. On a rainy day, you could start with an indoor attraction, while in good weather the beach and dune promenade offer a longer stay outdoors.

Decide in advance whether you want to focus on swimming, play activities or the beach; not every facility is in the same building or accessed from the same entrance. This lets families combine short walks around the park with a separate trip to the beach, rather than treating several attractions as a single stop. The holiday park’s website lists opening times and last admission times separately for each attraction.

The Hohwacht Bay has other stretches of coastline to explore; Oldenburg in Holstein adds a local history museum and insights into the town’s past. Kellenhusen combines a promenade, pier and woodland. Accommodation at Weißenhäuser Strand can be compared based on whether you would prefer to stay in the holiday park or closer to other local attractions.

Where is the dog beach?

The operator’s site map places it around 300 metres east of the central beach access point. Follow the dune promenade and local signs.

Is the boat channel near Putlos suitable for swimming?

No. The DLRG designates it as an access route for watercraft; swimming is permitted in the marked swimming area.

What can I do when it rains?

The Subtropical Swimming Paradise and Dschungelland are the holiday park’s main indoor attractions. Their individual opening and admission times determine when you can visit.