East Frisian Impressions

You arrive in Oldenburg. The information meeting and bike handover (if booked) will take place in the late afternoon. Use the evening for a stroll through the charming old town and the castle gardens.

The first stage takes you through the Ammerland parkland to the spa town of Bad Zwischenahn. Savour the well-known delicacy: Smoortaal - freshly caught smoked eel ‘Ammerland style’. The garden park of the climatic health resort combines garden styles from all over the world.

Via Remels (the highest point in East Frisia at 18 metres (59 ft) !) you travel to Wiesmoor.

The route leads through secluded fen settlements to Aurich, where the East Frisian chieftains and counts ruled for centuries. Then follow the Ems-Jade Canal to Emden. The seaport city was one of the richest port cities in Europe, but never a member of the Hanseatic League. Afterwards you have the opportunity to stroll through the town or visit one of the three museum ships in the harbour.

Crab fishing characterises Greetsiel like no other East Frisian village. You shouldn't miss out on a portion of fresh crab in this picturesque fishing village. 

Pass the Leybucht bay - where you may be lucky enough to spot seals - on your way to Norden, the oldest town in East Frisia with the state-recognised North Sea spa resort of Norddeich.

The crossing takes about an hour from Norddeich to the island, which you can discover wonderfully by bike (ferry incl. bike and visitor's tax not included in the price). Alternatively, you can take a cycle tour along the North Sea coast or visit the seal station in Norddeich.

Via Dornum to the most beautiful moated castle in East Frisia and on through the marshland to the former East Frisian chieftain town of Esens, you reach Wittmund. Look forward to charming brick architecture, two gallery Dutch mills and the East Frisian way of life. An overnight stay in Wittmund or Jever.

From Wittmund to medieval Jever and on to Gödens Castle.

Dangast is the oldest North Sea resort on the coast of Lower Saxony and a popular attraction not only for art lovers. Overnight stay in Dangast or the surrounding area.

Winding paths lead to the Jaderberg animal and leisure park, one of the largest in northern Germany with over 600 animals. Past Rastede, the former summer residence of the Oldenburg counts and dukes, back to the starting point in Oldenburg.

Individual return journey or start of your extension.