World Heritage – natural sites Germany Ökumenisches Gymnasium zu Bremen This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the view only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use, which may be made of the information contained therein.
The Wadden Sea in Germany
Where is the Wadden Sea ? It reaches from the Neatherland over the whole of the North Sea coast to the Danish city of Esbjerg.
Animals in the Wadden Sea Worms : the lugworm Mussels: cockles Birds : the brent goose
What do you need for a trip in the Wadden Sea Old trainers (because there are many mussels, which have got sharp edges) Old clothes which can get dirty A tour guide for a walking tour ( or you can hire a carriage) Low tide is recommeded
How big is the Wadden Sea ? ● The Wadden Sea is 10,000 square kilometer big. (That is about half the size of Slovenia.)
How long are the walking tours? Usually it takes 3 to 5 hours to get from the mainland to one of the islands by foot. (From Cuxhaven to Neuwerk e.g. you need 3-4 hours ) Or you can take a carriage. (4 hours to and fro)
The Dangerous Wadden Sea Beware the mudholes! You can sink in deep. Know the times of the high tide! High tide comes quickly here and you run the risk of drowning. Watch out for the tideways! Their current is very strong. Make sure you are not caught in sea fog! Sometimes you can‘t see more than 3 meters ahead. Know the weather forecast! It is not advisable to be out in the water during a thunderstorm.
Safety precaution All over the Wadden Sea there are life rafts. Never walk alone! There should always be a person with you! You should better wear trainers in the Wadden Sea as the mussels have sharp edges. Stick to the „normal“ routes!
Salt marsh These are the meadows betwen the sea and the dike. They are a part of the National park. More than 2000 insects live here. Birds use them to rest and breed
Questions How do you call the worms of the Wadden Sea ? They are called lugworms! How big is the Wadden Sea ? It‘s 10.000 square kilometer big! What do you need for a trip in the Wadden sea ? You need old trainers, old clothes and a tour guide!
Black Forest
General Informationen The Black Forest is a large forested mountain in the state of Baden- Württemberg in the south-west of Germany. It‘s highest peak is the Feldberg with an elevation of 1,493 metres. (Mount Everest 8,800m) The region is almost rectangular in shape with a length of 160 km (99 miles) and breadth of up to 60 km (37 miles).
Specific plant species and animal species Plant species: numerous species of orchids Animals: Caipercaillie cock, three-toed woodpecker, wildcat and the eagle owl Three species are found worldwide only in the territory of the Black Forest the Badische Quellschnecke (a snail), Präger Dammläufer (a beetle) and the Badische Riesenregenwurm (earthworm).
Economy Mining Forestry Glas making, charcoal burning und potash mining Precision engineering, clock und jewellery manufacturers Hydropower
Landmarks: The Straßerhof Mill in Hornberg, a typical Black Forest farming mill The Hornberg Basin near Herrischried, upper reservoir of the Wehr pumped-storage hydro power station (emptied, May 2008)
Tourism The main industry of the Black Forest is tourism In spring, summer and autumn extensive hiking and cycle path networks enable various target groups to use the natural region. Winter sports include both downhill and Nordic skiing for which there are numerous facilities.
Tourist destinations Titisee Schluchsee
Nature Parks: Nearly the whole Black forest is divided into two nature parks. Their aim is to preserve the countryside as a cultural landscape, to market local produce more effectively and to make the area more suitable for tourism. Their motto is : " Let nature be nature " .
1.Question Mining Forestry Glas making, charcoal What are the branches burning und potash of economy in the mining Black Forest? Precision engineering, clock und jewellery manufacture Hydropower
2. Question Which rare bird is this? Three-toed woodpecker
3. Question Where is the Black Forest? It is situated in the federal state of Baden- Württemberg in the south-western of Germany
Tourism Health resort Almost every small town takes part in tourism: e.g. wintersports, hiking, summer toboggan run …
Castle in Stolberg
Geography Central German Uplands Size: 2,226 km 2 Highest Point: Brocken 1142 m
Flora and Fauna Largest variety in Germany Lots of different kinds of plants and animals Over 5,000 kinds of animals Some places like a jungle Vegatation divided in six altitudinal belts: Beech and spruce forest, hill moors (10,000 years old)
Animals 500 Wolves and 150 Lynxs have returned to the Harz in recent years A lot of deer and boars The wolves didn‘t lived here from 1798 – 1998 Since 2000 also the lynx has been successfully repopulated
Why is the Harz so important for Germany ? It is the biggest National Park in Germany a very important sport resort a UNESCO - World Heritage Site a very big tourist centre a great place to experience culture (castles) and nature
When did the wolves and lynxes return to the Harz? The lynxes returned in 2000 and the wolves returned in 1998.
What is the name of its highest mountain? It is the Brocken.
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