When can you experience the exhibition?
Bringing In The Tide offers experiences from 4 May to 20 September 2026. During this period, you can take part in workshops, walks, discussions, and guided tours, and experience installations, performances, and sculptures:
From 4 May to 20 September, join workshops, activities, and performances where you can explore the tidal area on your own or on guided tours.
From 22 August to 20 September, experience installations, sculptures, and performances at Blåvand Beach.
The programme is continuously updated. See the current schedule in the calendar.
Where is the exhibition taking place?
Bringing In The Tide takes place in the Wadden Sea’s unique ecosystem – along the west coast at Blåvandshuk, out onto the marshes at Skallingen, down to the bay in Ho, and along the Varde River at Janderup and Varde.
Below you will find the addresses of all locations and links to Google Maps.
BLÅVAND BEACH
Blåvand Beach hosts performances and walks from May, and installations and sculptures from 21 August to 20 September. There is a parking lot at Blåvand Lighthouse
Blåvandshuk Fyr
Fyrvej 106
6857 Blåvand
BLÅVAND NATURE CENTER
Throughout the exhibition period, NaturKulturVarde, Vardemuseerne, offers workshops for families and programs for kindergartens/early school groups at Blåvand Nature Center by Blåvand Lighthouse. Parking and restrooms are available.
Blåvand Naturcenter
Fyrvej 81
6857 Blåvand
THE COMMUNITY HOUSE
Blåvand-Ho Citizens’ Association is based in the Community House in Blåvand and hosts themed evenings and joint events during the exhibition period.
Borgerhuset
Blåvandvej 35-37
6857 Blåvand
SKALLINGEN
As one of the country’s youngest land areas, Skallingen holds a very special significance in our understanding of how the marshland develops. Over the past 100 years, these changes have been observed firsthand by science. This knowledge is presented in an exhibition at The Old Lifeboat Station, which also serves as a refuge for anyone caught by high tide. Today, there is parking, restrooms, and a picnic house at the lifeboat station.
Throughout the exhibition period, there are walks and performances at Skallingen, and from June to September, an exhibition in the lifeboat station.
Redningsstationen
Skallingevej 60
6857 Blåvand
HO
In Ho, you can walk to Langli or visit the artwork Houseboat to Ho by the British visual artist Simon Starling. During August, there will be performances in the area.
Hovej 23
6857 Blåvand
JANDERUP LADEPLADS
During the exhibition period, there will be a performance at the old barnyard by the Varde River. Today, there is a shelter and a fire pit house at the site
Janderup Ladeplads
Åkirkevej 47
6851 Janderup
How to be the best guest
Be the best guest when experiencing nature on land
Respect the fragile nature around you and stick to the many well-marked paths and trails that show the landscape at its best.
Respect that some areas may be closed off during the birds’ breeding season.
Remember that you are a guest in nature, and avoid disturbing birds and other wildlife.
Pick up any litter you find and take it with you – even if it isn’t yours.
..… or the tide from the mudflats
Keep in mind that it is the wind and the tide that determine conditions at the Wadden Sea, and always check DMI before heading out.
Check the tide tables carefully before setting out – see the DMI website. The times of high and low tide change daily. Also check the water level forecast on the DMI website, as the wind also affects the tide.
Be aware of the mudflats and your surroundings. Large amounts of water can shift the seabed, and areas that were safe to walk on before may no longer be safe.
Only go out at low tide, preferably on the falling tide. If in doubt, go out with a local guide.
Never walk on the mudflats alone, and do not go further than you can safely return. Always carry a fully charged mobile phone.
Pick up any litter you find and take it with you – even if it isn’t yours, and especially if you find it on the seabed.
Accessibility
The exhibition is free and open to everyone. There is no wheelchair-accessible entrance to Blåvand Beach, and the dunes are difficult to access for people with limited mobility. Driving on the beach requires a permit.
Most activities are open to all. Some activities require registration due to participant numbers and planning, while others, such as walks or performances, require participants to be in generally good physical condition. Any special requirements are indicated for each activity.
Accommodation
For accommodation in Blåvand, we recommend:
The Wadden Sea is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Wadden Tide takes place in the northern Wadden Sea, which is part of the Wadden Sea National Park and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Wadden Sea is one of the world’s largest tidal areas and spans Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands.
