Your Guide for Schiermonnikoog
Guided tours
Book your private nature guide to explore the nature of Schiermonnikoog. Folkert Abma is lucky to live here all his life. He guides various outdoor activities for young and old, individuals and groups. The emphasis is on experiencing the outdoors. See how grand nature can be and become aware of its vulnerabilities.
Seabed walk
Experience sound and space like you can find in few other places. Get carried away by stories of this muddy world where the sea returns twice a day.
We walk at low tide across young salt marshes and mud flats where the boundary of sea and land is diffuse. This seemingly deserted landscape is teeming with life. Discover how plants and animals survive there and how they shape the landscape. Your view of the Wadden Sea will never be the same again.
Duration: 2 hours
Group size: max. 20 participants
For this walk rainboots are required (can be rented)
Price: € 235 (21% VAT included) per group
Marine life beach tour
Discover the abundancy of life in the North Sea. Bring your family and we’ll pull a dredge net through the surf together, examine the catch and let the sea creatures swim away again freely.
Also special treasures can be found on the beach. We’ll look for plants, animals and all sorts of crazy beach finds. We’ll discuss them all together.
Duration: 2 hours
Group size: no limit
Departure location and time: your choice
Price: € 195 (21% VAT included) per group
Nature hike
Family gathering, team day or treat for yourself? Enjoy being together in the breathtaking nature of Schiermonnikoog; Experience the island; Strolling through dunes, forest and/or beach accompanied by an islander guide.
We walk at a pace everyone feels comfortable with and we can take a break.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Group size: max. 15 participants
Departure location and time: your choice
Price: € 235 (21% VAT included) per group
Workshop nature photography
Private guidance from a Schiermonnikoger nature photographer with excellent knowledge in the field of the island; Give your photos a creative boost; An exclusive photo workshop, completely customized to your needs.
Discover together with friends, family, colleagues or alone the hidden photogenic spots of Schiermonnikoog.
Duration: 3 hours
Group size: max. 15 participants
Departure location and time: your choice
Price: € 235 (21% VAT included) per group
Experience the island
So many interesting things happen on Schiermonnikoog in nature. It is my passion to show that to other people.
Full day guided tour to the east of Schiermonnikoog
A brisk day trip across the most unspoilt part of the island. Feel like an islander for the day as Folkert takes you through the dunes, over the salt marsh and along the beach.
Explore the rugged east side to the spot where the island threatens to break through.
A whole day out together, immersed in the breathtaking nature of this rare piece of wilderness and carefree roaming under the guidance of your experienced island guide.
A good level of fitness is necessary for this tour. Bring enough food and drinks for the road. We have lunch with a view!
Duration: 8 hours
Departure location and time: your choice
Price: € 320 (21% VAT included) per group
This trip is possible between July 15th and April 15th.
Our clients appreciate the personal attention. I try to take into account the wishes of each participant individually and Marjolein likes to take the time to answer practical questions. We make a good team that way.
On 6/11/2022 Folkert gave an interview for VVV Schiermonnikoog, about his life, his passion and future plans. (Dutch language link)
Since 2019 we have been organizing photo workshops and from 2023 also other outdoor activities in the nature of Schiermonnikoog. Read what others are saying about us. (most reviews are in Dutch)
Folkert paints seascapes and landscapes of Schiermonnikoog with oil paint. On display in our web store.
Let's make it a great day
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