The essentials at a glance

Explore East Frisia from your base in Norden on this easy cycling tour. Ride on flat, paved paths to the fishing village of Greetsiel, Pilsum Lighthouse, and Eilsum's historic belfry. Take a ferry to Norderney Island, discover Störtebeker's pirate nest, and visit Lüttetsburg's castle park. Cycle along the North Sea coast to Dornum Water Castle, enjoying East Frisian tea and cake. Daily distances average 40-60 km on completely flat terrain, ideal for beginners.

Itinerary at a glance

You'll stay in Norden during your journey, exploring Norderney Island by bike, tranquil moorland areas, the Dornum Water Castle, and enjoying views of the Wadden Sea. From Greetsiel, you'll cycle to the Pilsum Lighthouse and Eilsum.

You arrive in the oldest town of Eastern Friesland, the town Norden. After that you can stroll through the nice town a bit to get in the right mood for the next day.

Cycling alongside the dyke you reach the 600 years old fishing village Greetsiel. After a break in the picturesque cutter harbour you continue cycling to the lighthouse in Pilsum. Cycling through the inland you reach Eilsum with the 36 metres high belfry. Via the old dyke of Wirdum you drive back to the North.

Today you visit the island Norderney (ferry inclusive) and you will leave all your cares behind. As an alternative the town of Norden has something to offer too: for example, the Tea Museum, the heritage railway or you cycle to the seal breeding station in Norddeich and watch the feeding of the seals. By the way you will learn some worth knowing things about the World Heritage natural site Wadden Sea.

Today you will enjoy a day full of history. At first you cycle into the pirates' nest of Störtebeker. You cycle further to Münkeboe. In the local “Dörpmuseum” (museum) you will learn a lot of things about life and work of the people in a little moorland village a hundred years ago. Via Berumerfehn and Hage you reach Lütetsburg. The castle grounds are one of the biggest and most beautiful ones in Northern Germany. Here you can finish the day in the park cafè.

From Norddeich you cycle in eastern direction into the littlest bathing resort of the North Sea coast with a lot of recreation offers. Here you have a chance to take a ferry (not inclusive; see our note) to the island Baltrum. Alternatively you cycle alongside the dyke to Dornum. The former site of East Frisian chiefs with its water castle has a lot to show. Enjoy typical East Frisian tea and homemade cakes in the castle garden and explore the castle.

Difficulty level

Easy

All routes are completely flat! You cycle mainly on paved or plastered country lanes, sometimes on minor roads.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Our Rental Bikes

The different types of rental bikes at a glance

Unisex bike

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry

Available gear options can be found in the price table

Men's bike

High-quality men's touring bike with classic diamond frame

Available gear options can be found in the price table

Rental Bike PLUS

Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike with men's or unisex frame

Available gear and frame options can be found in the price table

Unisex Electro bike

High-quality unisex electric bike with comfortable low entry

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Services

Included

Overnight stays at the Romantikhotel Reichshof in a superior room (category A) or a comfort room (category B)
Breakfast
Dinner
Welcome briefing (German)
1 Ferry ride Norddeich – Norderney incl. your bike
1 East Frisian tea and 1 piece of cake in Dornum
Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
Service hotline

Optional extras

Printed route book, per room EUR 20.
Bike rental, including rental bike insurance

Information

Arrival / Parking / Departure

Norden train station
Bremen and Hamburg airport
Hotel parking spaces, costs approx. EUR 10 per day

Details

Special dates possible for groups of 4 or more people

Things to note

Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
Ferry crossing to Baltrum (bicycles cannot be taken on board). The ferry to Baltrum is tide-dependent, so please bear this in mind when booking your ferry tickets. It is also possible to drive to the pier on the day of travel and then decide which alternative route to take by bike.
Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
This tour is a partner tour.