The aim of the project is to promote sustainable tourism and to keep alive the common cultural heritage of the North Sea countries.

[1] The EU-funded North Sea Trail project involves Sweden, Norway, Scotland, England, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany.

[2] The trail starts in the north of Great Britain in Scotland and stretches along the entire east coast.

On some short sections, the North Sea Trail is identical to the European long-distance path E9.

The seven countries are: The project was originally part funded by the European Union through its Interreg IIIB North Sea Programme.