East Frisian and the Islands
East Frisian, Borkum, Norderney
North-sea climate
Cycling in East-Frisia is a special pleasure! Where else in Germany can you combine fresh North-sea climate, flat natural landscapes, a lot of interesting culture and hospitality as well as ideal cycle paths to such a varied cycle tour? Follow us to hidden moor villages, green dykes and idyllic marshes. Explore the culture of Störtebeker’s region or the tea, an East-Frisian national beverage. Rest at “leaning” churches and historic chieftain fortresses and discover picturesque little villages of this unique region. Highlights are days on the islands Norderney and Borkum.
Dates 2025:
Arrival: Wed, Fri, Sat
Duration: 7 days
Dates:
Season 1: Apr 12.-26. + Sept 30.-Oct 04.
Season 2: Apr 27.-May 14. + Sept 18.-29.
Season 3: May 15. – Sept 17.
1st Day: Emden
Individual arrival. Welcome briefing in the afternoon; afterwards you receive your rental bikes. You will have enough time to discover Emden with its harbour and the museumship. Or you should try the fish specialities like Matjes or shrimps. One overnight in Emden.
2nd Day: Excursion to Borkum
By ferry in two hours to the island of Borkum, biggest East-Frisian Island with offshore climate. Explore the island on 130 km bike paths or cycle along the 28 km long sandy beach. Relaxation pure! In the late afternoon you go back to Emden where you stay overnight again.
3rd Day: Emden – Norden/surroundings, approx. 55 km
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 shrimp. Todays journey leads you to Norden. One overnight in Norden.
4th Day: Excursion to island Norderney
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). Further overnight in Norden.
5th Day: Norden/surroundings – Jever/surroundings , approx. 62 km
Along old fortresses you cycle to Dornum with its beautiful water castle and on Wittmund with two impressing smock mills. The destination for today is Jever that became famous for its beer and its more than thousand year old history. One overnight in Jever or surrounding.
6th Day: Jever/surroundings – Emden, approx. 60 km
Today you reach Aurich.Take a stroll thru the beautiful pedestrian zone and enjoy the castle. Later on you cycle along the Ems-Jade-Canal nearly car-free to Emden. One overnight in Emden.
7th Day: Emden
The tour ends after breakfast individual departure or extended stay.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION:
You can choose between 2 categories:
Cat.A: 4* hotel, mostly in the city center and often the best hotels on spot
Cat.B: 3*** and 4****-hotels and country hotels.
Please note that accommodation requests are always updated daily at the time of booking. The selection is based on availability. Of course, we are happy to accept non-binding customer requests. Tell us your wishes when booking.
You will receive the accommodation we have actually booked with the hotellist and the travel documents (after the booking confirmation at the earliest).
YOUR BICYCLES:
7-/21-speed unisex or men
E-Bikes
- 7-speed coaster with hub gears
- 21/24-speed freewheel with Shimano derailleur gears
- Aluminum double wall rims
- aluminum frame
- Comfortable saddle
- puncture-proof tires
- air conditioning
- fenders
- pannier bag
ARRIVAL INFORMATION:
Parking
- In Emden is a Public car park for € 35 per week. Free parking place near hotel. No Reservation possible.
Train station
- Station: Emden
Airport
- Next airport: Bremen (BRE) or Münster (FMO)
- 6 nights incl. breakfast
- Ferry: Emden-Borkum, Norddeich-Norderney, incl. bike
- Personal tour information on site
- Carefully designed route
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room
- Navigation app and GPS data
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
- Rental bike insurance
- 7-day service hotline
| Category B | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 |
| Double room | 799,- | 869,- | 899,- |
| Single room | 1.038,- | 1.108,- | 1.138,- |
| Category A | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 |
| Double room | 1.119,- | 1.189,- | 1.219,- |
| Single room | 1.648,- | 1.718,- | 1.748,- |
All taxes, if due, payable locally.
Discount children /extra bed – upon request
Additional bookable
| Rental bikes | |
| 7-/21-speed | 95,- |
| E-Bike | 249,- |
| Additional nights incl. breakfast | Double room | Single room | |
| Emden (Cat.A) | 95,- | 154,- | |
| Emden (Cat.B) | 79,- | 119,- |
Operator: Rückenwind Reisen
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