Opening of the Northeast Sea gallery: Culture connects Cuxhaven and Sassnitz!

Opening of the Northeast Sea gallery: Culture connects Cuxhaven and Sassnitz!

Sassnitz, Deutschland - A radiant day in Cuxhaven! On July 1, 2025, the ceremonial opening of the “Nordostsee Gallery” took place, which illuminates the connection between the North and Baltic Sea. The outdoor exhibition was opened on the occasion of two anniversaries: 10 years of the Wadden Sea visitor center Cuxhaven and 35 years of Jasmund National Park. Under the motto “Together by the Meer”, 20 large -format photo boards show exciting motif pairs that represent the cultural and landscape connections between these two unique regions. So the information from cuxhaven.de .

In the symbolic band average by Cuxhaven's mayor Uwe Santjer and Sassnitz ’Mayor Leon Kräusche, the importance of the cooperation between the Wadden Sea visitor center in Cuxhaven and the Königsstuhl National Park Center near Sassnitz was underlined. In the spirit of the exhibition, the similarities and differences between the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea and the Jasmund National Park are discussed. The focus is on cliff coasts, the Wadden Sea and regional landmark world natural heritage - a real experience for all visitors!

A look at the partnership between Cuxhaven and Sassnitz

The official opening of the partnership gallery on June 18, 2025 in the UNESCO World Heritage Site was another step in the collaboration of the two coastal cities. Leon Kräusche, the mayor of Sassnitz, and Mark Ehlers, Managing Director of the National Park Center, emphasized the need for cultural and economic exchange. sassnitz.de reports that questions of coastal and nature conservation and the treatment of common challenges Speeches were discussed.

The partnership should give new impulses for future projects, such as in the area of ​​sustainable urban and port development and the education dialog between the two national park centers. The second part of the exhibition will be opened in Sassnitz in the summer of 2025 - nobody stays outside!

a world natural heritage that connects

Did you know that Germany has a total of 52 world sites, including beautiful natural copies such as the Wadden Sea, together with Denmark and the Netherlands? bfn.de emphasizes that 227 of these sites fall under nature protection and none of them are on the list of the endangered world heritage. This illustrates the responsibility that lies on the shoulders of both the cities of Cuxhaven and Sassnitz.

The “Northeast Sea Gallery” is not just an exhibition; It is a symbol for the exchange, sharing knowledge and communication about our natural treasures. The photo boards are free of charge and accessible around the clock by September 30, 2025 on Dunenweg in Cuxhaven. A visit is definitely worth it!