Lauwersmeer
The Netherlands, Groningen, Friesland
Lauwersmeer
LocationThe Netherlands, Groningen, Friesland
RegionGroningen, Friesland
TypeNational Park
Coordinates53.3620°, 6.2180°
Established2003
Area60
Nearest CityZoutkamp (1 mi)
Major CityGroningen (22 mi)
About Lauwersmeer
Lauwersmeer is a water-rich national park created after the Lauwers Sea was closed off from the Wadden Sea. The park is an important stopover for migratory birds and features vast reed beds and grasslands. Its unique brackish water environment supports diverse wildlife.