Nordsee Region. Seven Islands, One Coast

The Nordsee – a feeling of wide panoramas, the open sea, unending sand. The smell of salt in the air, a fresh breeze, the surf breaking. With seven islands and a coastline between the Ems, Weser and Elbe, the Nordsee offers you unlimited opportunities for holiday fun. Let yourself be inspired by one of the most unspoilt regions in Germany.

The holiday paradise of the East Frisian Islands lie like a string of pearls just off the coast. Borkum, Juist, Norderney, Baltrum, Langeoog, Spiekeroog and Wangerooge defy the constant tides and the stiff North Sea breeze. They are driven steadily eastwards by the wind and the waves. Between the islands and the coast stretches a unique habitat – the Wadden Sea national park is home to more than just lugworms and seals. In 2009 its uniqueness has brought the Wadden Sea the title "UNESCO World Natural Heritage". The wadden is one of the most valuable and bio-diverse habitats in the world, best explored bare-foot on a walk across the tidal flats.

On the mainland lie the impressive sea defences, almost 1000 kilometres in length – without the dikes, large parts of Niedersachsen simply wouldn’t exist, as the state’s lowest point is around 2.3 m below sea level. The battle for land against the power of the sea is fought with great steadfastness. Behind the dikes, you will find wide natural landscapes and East Frisian friendliness – perfect for a friendly cup of tea after a bicycle or canoe tour.

• http://www.die-nordsee.de (German)
• http://www.ostfriesland.de (German)

Evaluate article

Your evaluation of this article

Our reader's comments

Footer