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Greetsiel Krummhoern harbour

Eastern Friesland – Island Hopping

Borkum – Norderney – Langeoog

8 Days / 7 Nights
Easy
Greetsiel Krummhoern harbour

Experience natural beauty, serene tranquility, and a maritime atmosphere: the East Frisian Islands in the North Sea sparkle with their boundless natural charm, quaint villages, and the warmth of their inhabitants. Over eight leisurely days of cycling, explore Borkum, Norderney, and Langeoog, each island revealing its unique character. What unites them all is the refreshing sea breeze and the allure of the Wadden Sea. Pack windproof clothing and join us in East Frisia!

Cyclists on the cycle path
Twin mills
Langeoog beach
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Your cycling adventure begins in Emden, birthplace of Otto Waalkes. Explore the port and unwind at one of the charming pubs. The following day, embark on a ferry journey to Borkum, where whalers and pirates once roamed. Trace their footsteps through history and relax on the island's beautiful beaches. Returning to Emden, your route heads north, passing the picturesque town of Greetsiel with its renowned shrimp cutter harbor and the Leybucht bay.

During your excursion to Norderney, you'll encounter herds of sheep and windmills in the island's interior, and relax on the beach in the world-famous beach chairs. You'll spend the next two nights on Langeoog, visiting the impressive Dornum Castle before boarding the ferry. After a leisurely day, the final leg of your journey takes you back to the mainland by ferry. After a stop in beautiful Aurich, you'll return to Emden.

  • Enjoy a portion of crab at the harbor: In the port of Greetsiel, you can't miss this specialty, as it's the largest crab cutter port in Germany. The traditional fleet is widely known, with the harbor mentioned as early as the 14th century. Another must-see: don't leave this charming place without visiting the twin windmills!
  • Pure relaxation on Norderney: The landscape is characterized by expansive sandy beaches and picturesque dune landscapes, and the island offers a variety of relaxing thalassotherapy options. After all, you're in a renowned spa and bathing resort.
  • The fascination of the tides: A guided mudflat walk is naturally also a highlight. The mudflats are a crucial habitat for numerous plant and animal species, including seals, lugworms, mussels, crabs, and many bird species. The ebb and flow of the tides define the Wadden Sea, with extensive sand and mud flats forming during low tide.

Leisure cyclists and beginners adore cycling in the north, where flat landscapes meet excellent cycle paths in East Frisia. On the small island of Borkum, there's a 130-kilometer network of cycling routes. You have flexibility on the islands, whether you prefer cycling or relaxing on the beach. Various ferry services are included in the travel package, and we'll transport your luggage from hotel to hotel for you.

Maritime flair meets North German charm – Welcome to the North Sea! But there's much more to discover; browse through our cycling tours in Northern Germany.

Cyclists on the cycle path
Twin mills
Langeoog beach

Itinerary at a glance

The beautiful fishing village of Greetsiel is known for crab fishing – enjoy a portion before heading to Leybucht, where with luck you might spot seals. On Norderney and Langeoog, the beaches and dunes are enchanting.

You will have enough time to discover Emden with its harbour, the arte hall and the “Otto” house.

By ferry in two hours to the island of Borkum (incl.), biggest Eastern Friesland Island with offshore climate. Explore the island on 130 km bike paths or cycle along the 26 km long sandy beach. Relaxation pure! In the late afternoon you go back to Emden where you stay overnight again.

You cycle to picturesque fisher village Greetsiel, the biggest crab-fisher port of Weser-Ems-region. Don’t pass by without having a couple of fresh shrimps. Past the bay of Ley – where you might be lucky to spot seals – you cycle to Norden.

By ferry in one hour to the island of Norderney which is the oldest health‐bath on the North Sea and has been sought after for more than 200 years by persons looking for recuperation. This island is ideally suited to be explored by bicycle. Enjoy the island, the beach‐life and National Park Wattenmeer (mud‐flats).

Along old fortresses you cycle to Dornum with its beautiful water castle and on to Bensersiel. From there you go by ferry to the island of Langeoog. Enjoy your two overnights on this car‐free island!  

Traffic jams, exhaust gases, chorus of horns – all these things you won’t find on the car-free island Langeoog, where singer Lale Andersen (Lili Marleen) used to live. Whereas unique sand dunes which are sometimes over 20 metres high, healthy air and … of course lots of opportunities for cycling, sunbathing and hiking on the beach.

Back to the mainland by ferry. From Bensersiel you cycle to Aurich, former capital of Eastern Friesland. You keep going along the Ems jade canal which leads you nearly car-free to Emden.

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Norderney dunes
Cyclist with sea view
Greetsiel Krummhoern brick houses
Greetsiel Krummhoern small harbour
Dyke sheep
Lighthouse in the landscape

Difficulty level

Easy

Eastern Friesland and the islands are perfect areas for cycling. All routes are completely flat! You cycle mainly on asphalted or plastered country lanes, sometimes on minor roads. This tour is adequate for beginners or bike groups. All ferries with bikes are included in the price.

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Prices per person in EUR

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

Available gear options can be found in the price table

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High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry

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

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Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • Ferry Emden – Borkum, Norddeich – Norderney and Bensersiel – Langeoog (Ferry to Langeoog only 1x piece of luggage , max. 20 kg) incl. your bike
  • App for navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance

Arrival / parking / departure

  • Emden train station
  • Bremen and Hamburg airport
  • Multi-storey car park, approx. EUR 35 per week, no reservation possible, to be paid for at the time. Free parking close to the hotel.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
  • This tour is a partner tour.

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of EUR 20 per room

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in 3***- and 4****-hotels, guesthouses and country houses
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • Ferry Emden – Borkum, Norddeich – Norderney and Bensersiel – Langeoog (Ferry to Langeoog only 1x piece of luggage , max. 20 kg) incl. your bike
  • App for navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance

Arrival / parking / departure

  • Emden train station
  • Bremen and Hamburg airport
  • Public parking garage, costs approx. EUR 35 per week
  • Free parking

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • On Langeoog there are partly no covered parking
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
  • This tour is a partner tour.

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of EUR 20 per room

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