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Island Hopping in East Frisia
Island Hopping in East Frisia
Exploring the most charming North Sea Islands by bike...
This tour transports us to the sand, dunes, beaches, and sea of East Frisia! Altogether three different islands are beckoning to be explored: Borkum – the island with a high-sea climate, Norderney – the glamorous island, and Langeoog – the almost entirely car-free island with gorgeous sandy beaches! As much as we will bask in the flair of these particular islands, we are sure to feel equally excited by the charming coast of East Frisia.
Total length: approx. 154 bicycle kilometres
Dates
Travel beginning: on Mondays, on Thursdays, on Saturdays
Duration: 8 days (7 nights)
Itinerary
1. Day: Emden
Individual arrival until 17.00, followed by a welcoming speech and handover of bicycles (if booked).
2. Day: Trip to Borkum Island
We start our day with a comfortable 2-hour ferry ride to Borkum, the biggest island of East Frisia. While we are sniffing the fresh high-sea air, we explore the landscapes of Borkum on the 130 km long network of cycle paths or along the 28 km-long sandy beach. In the afternoon return journey by ferry to Emden.
3. Day: Emden - Norden (approx. 55 km)
We start with a bicycle trip to the picturesque fishing village of Greetsiel, which is home to the biggest crab-fishing port in the Weser-Ems region. Past Leybucht bay, where we may be lucky enough to watch some seals, we soon reach Norden.
4. Day: Trip to Norderney Island
After an hour long ferry crossing we reach Nordernery, the oldest seaside resort in the East Frisian Islands. The sandy beach, which is over 14 km long, the marvellous large dunes, and the watchtower in the centre of the island, will surely impress us before we ferry back to Norddeich in the afternoon and cycle again to our place of accommodation, Norden.
5. Day: Norden - Langeoog Island (approx. 34 km)
The interesting bicycle route leads us past old the “Häuptlingsburgen” (fortresses of the old chieftains) to Dornum, home of the most beautiful moated castle in East Frisia. We cycle farther to Bensersiel, where we ferry to the car-free Langeoog Island. Accommodation directly on the island.
6. Day: A day on Langeoog Island
Today we explore the former home of the singer Lale Andersen (Lili Marleen) with its more than 20 m high sand dunes. While enjoying the unique flair and healthy air, we discover the natural beauties of the island on our bikes. Alternatively, we may use this opportunity for sunbathing or taking a walk on the beach.
7. Day: Langeoog Island - Emden (approx. 65 km)
At first the ferry takes us back to the mainland. From Bensersiel we cycle to Aurich, the oldest capital of East Frisia. Along the Ems-Jade-Canal we finally arrive back at Emden.
8. Day: Emden
Individual departure or extension of trip.
