Two cyclists riding on a paved path through golden grass dunes on Langeoog island under a cloudy blue sky.

Tidal flats of the East Frisian Islands with shallow water channels, wet sand, seabirds, and cloudy sky reflecting on the water surface.

Town square in Langeoog with orange island tram, red brick buildings, white daisies in foreground, and cyclist on red bicycle.

Two cyclists on a paved path crossing green dike landscape in Pilsum, East Frisia. Red lighthouse visible in distance under cloudy blue sky.

Itinerary

Welcome briefing in the afternoon and rental bike hand-out. You will have enough time to discover Emden with its harbour, the art hall and the “Otto” house. One overnight in Emden.

Your journey takes two hours across the sea before you reach Borkum, the largest East Frisian island. Once a refuge for pirates, later shaped by whaling, today travellers are conquering the island. Explore the landscapes of Borkum on the 130 km (81 mi) network of cycle paths.

Cycling will take you to the romantic fishing village of Greetsiel, the largest crab cutter harbour in the Weser-Ems region. Treat yourself to a short break before continuing north, past Leybucht, where, with a bit of luck, you may spot seals. Overnight stay in Norden/surrounding area.

Otto von Bismarck and Heinrich Heine were guests on Norderney; today, the oldest seaside resort on the East Frisian Islands welcomes you – for a bike ride past the lighthouse in the centre of the island, mills and tidal creeks. Alternatively, a walk along the beach would be a delightful option. Norderney's sandy beach is 14 kilometres long in total. Another overnight stay in Norden/surrounding area.

Chieftain's castles and the most beautiful, moated castle in East Frisia in Dornum line your route today before you cross over to Langeoog to spend two nights on the car-free island. One overnight stay on Langeoog. Please note on Langeoog there are no covered parking facilities for your bikes.

Traffic jams, exhaust fumes, honking horn concerts - there is none of this on the car-free island of Langeoog, once home to the singer Lale Andersen (Lili Marleen). Instead, there are sand dunes over 20 metres high, good sea air and ... of course plenty of opportunities for cycling, sunbathing and beach walks. Another overnight stay on Langeoog.

Back on the mainland, cycle from Bensersiel to Aurich. Follow the meanders of the Ems-Jade Canal. Your route takes you to Emden almost without a car.

After breakfast, individual return journey or start of your extension.

Tour character

Easy

Easy - East Frisia and the islands are ideal areas for cycling. All routes are mostly flat! Cycling is mostly on tarmac or paved farm tracks, occasionally on small side roads. The routes are particularly suitable for beginners and cycle groups. All ferry crossings including the bike are included!

Map showing cycling route through East Frisian islands including Borkum, Norderney, Langeoog and mainland towns like Emden, Aurich, Dornum.

Blue lifeguard station on stilts with flags on wide sandy beach of Langeoog island under cloudy sky with people in distance.

East Friesland Deluxe

8 Days

Prices & Dates

Printed route book – sustainability with Rückenwind

Your travel package includes a digital route book as standard. If you would like a printed version, please let us know when you book. The surcharge is € 20 per route book and you will receive your copy on site. Join us in contributing to even greater sustainability!

Prices per person in EUR

Our rental bikes

7-gear touring bike

Gear hub with coaster brake

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

Excellent bicycle with a Shimano 7-gear Nexus hub with coaster brake.

45 cm

50 cm

55 cm

24-gear touring bike

Derailleur gears with freewheel

Exclusive production b< Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

Excellent bike with Shimano 24-speed Acera derailleur gears with freewheel.

45 cm

50 cm

55 cm

30-gear bike premium

Derailleur gears with freewheel

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

Excellent bike with Shimano 30-gear Deore/XT derailleur with freewheel, RST 60 mm suspension fork and hydraulic disc brakes. Equipped with an aluminium hybrid type.

45 cm

50 cm

55 cm

60 cm

Unisex-Elbectric bike 8-gear

Hub gear with pedal brake

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

High-quality electric bike with a Shimano 8-gear Nexus hub with coaster brake, Bosch activeline plus motor 500 Wh battery.

42 cm (26 "")

45 cm

50 cm

55 cm

Services & extras

Services

Included:

7 overnights in hotels as described
Breakfast
Personal welcome tour briefing (DE,EN)
Ferry: Emden-Borkum, Norddeich-Norderney and Bensersiel-Langeoog (ferry Langeoog per person only 1x piece of luggage, max. 20 kg), incl. bike
Digital travel documents with maps
Carefully plannes route
Digital travel document and Navigations-App incl. GPS-tracks
Luggage transfer
Rental bike insurance
7-day service hotline

Not included:

Arrival and departure
Parking fees
Spa and local taxes where applicable
Transfers
Optional sightseeing tours
City maps
Travel insurance
Expenses for personal use

Note:
Please note that it is common practice on Langeoog to park bicycles in the open air in front of the hotel. Bicycles have a special status on the island and are regarded as an everyday means of transport. Due to the local conditions, there are no underground car parks and only limited space for separate storage facilities.

Extras

Arrival/Parking

Public multi-storey car park (Parkhaus am Wasserturm) in Emden approx. € 35 per week. Free car park near the hotel in side streets.
Good rail connections to Emden and back.

Hotels

Accommodation is in well-kept 3- and 4-star hotels, inns and country houses. All rooms have a shower/WC or bath/WC.

Further information

Further important information in accordance with the "Pauschalreisegesetz" (Package Travel Act) can be found here!