Where is Ostfriesland?
Almost everyone knows the more or less nice East Frisian jokes. But when asked where exactly East Frisia is, a perplexed expression tends to steal on the face. Parts of this region are even considered a dream vacation home.
Could you explain off the cuff where East Frisia is? It gets easier when you think of the East Frisian Islands - since these are located in the North Sea, East Frisia is located in northwest Germany.
The borders of East Frisia
- East Frisia is located in Lower Saxony and includes the districts of Aurich, Leer and Wittmund as well as the independent city of Emden.
- In the east, the region borders on the districts of Friesland, Ammerland and Cloppenburg, while the Netherlands is to the west of East Friesland.
- The Emsland district forms the border to the south and the surf of the North Sea roars across the border in the north.
- East Frisia has seven islands that you should all be familiar with: Wangerooge is in the far east, then follow Spiekeroog, Langeoog, Baltrum, Norderney, Juist and the end in the west is the largest island Borkum.
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What could be more obvious than visiting the East Frisian highlights?
- North is the most northwestern city in Germany And when you visit East Frisia, you shouldn't miss the Ludgerikirche. The sacred building is the largest church in East Frisia. The church, built around 1235, is located on the market square and its 80 meters length already impressively reflects the architecture of bygone eras.
- What would East Frisia be without its pretty windmills? The largest Dutch windmill is in Hage in the Aurich district. The windmill is over 30 meters tall and is therefore at the top of the largest windmills of its kind in Germany.
- Incidentally, a lighthouse is a landmark of East Frisia. It is located in Pilsum in the municipality of Krummhörn and the 12 meter high tower gained its fame through the Otto Waalkes film "Otto - Der Ausserfriesische". Krummhörn also offers the counterpart, because in Campen you can marvel at the largest lighthouse on the German North Sea coast, it holds the record at 65 meters.
- East Frisia is therefore in one of the most attractive areas in Germany and it is definitely worth paying a visit to the region. It doesn't always have to be the islands, a trip across the flat country gives a wonderful impression of life in East Frisia. Be prepared, however, to have a chat here and there, because the East Frisians are a very friendly people who enjoy it when strangers are interested in their country.
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