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Although the Old Catholics have only existed since 1870, there has been a Catholic parish on Nordstrand since 1654. In 1662, the Oratorians had built a small church in the middle of the island. Since that time, it has served as a parish church for the Catholics on the island. In 1887 a thorough renovation of the church was necessary. The Catholic parish of St. Theresia on Nordstrand belonged to the Archdiocese of Utrecht from 1681 to 1920. The church has been a listed building since 1972 and is closely linked to the history of Nordstrand.
Built in 1889, the Dutch windmill was in operation as a windmill until 1942. A storm on 23 December 1954 threw off the cap and wind rose and sealed them with a flat roof. It remained in operation until 1970. In 1970, the café "Glück zu" was set up in the mill house. The mill was restored at great expense in the following years, and on September 11, 1982, the "maiden race" could begin.
It's not only in bad weather that a visit to the Nordstrand Island Museum is worthwhile. The island museum gives an insight into the history of Nordstrand, which was given its special shape by severe storm surges and their consequences.
Price: free of charge (donations are welcome).
In the Wadden Sea Conservation Station, you can discover the Nordstrand area with different water levels in an inviting exhibition on a 3D model. In addition, a learning island on the subject of seals and an interactive map, which shows where birds typical of the Wadden Sea can be found in the National Park, invite visitors to discover in a playful way. In addition, guided tours and mudflat hikes are organized on an ongoing basis. Open: Jun-Sep: M-W 10:00-16:00, F Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 10:00-14:00, Oct-May: F Sa 13:00-17:00, Su 10:00-14:00.
Small sandy beach among many rock reinforced dike walls
Public sandy beach.