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Historic region in Lower Saxony, Germany
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East Frisia (German: Ostfriesland) is a region of Lower Saxony in Germany. East Frisia is characterized by its green, unforested areas in the interior and its North Sea coast. The main attractions here are the bathing and sailing resorts and the offshore East Frisian Islands. One of the more than 200 historic churches has the world's most crooked tower (the church of Suurhusen near Emden). The Großes Meer, located in the municipality of Südbrookmerland, is only 0.5 to 1.0 m deep, except for a few deeper spots and has therefore become known nationwide as a surfing school.
By plane
Some of the East Frisian islands and some of the cities in the region have small airfields with domestic flights and general aviation.
By car
By bus
Flixbus serves a few points in this region
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Groningen · International · GRQ
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has a beautiful town centre consisting of a market square and the pedestrian zone
well-signposted hiking and biking trails lead through the moor, along the Zwischenahner Meer lake, past tree nurseries and beautifully landscaped private gardens
has moated castle, which now houses a school
the largest town in East Frisia with a strong maritime connection due to the town harbour and shipyards
a regional transportation hub with buses departing for the ferryports of several East Frisian islands
with its castle museum and the Jever brewery, which can also be visited
known for its many historic churches and organs, but also for the largest and smallest lighthouse in Germany
has a tea museum
a tourist-oriented coastal resort attracts visitors with a sandy beach and a variety of entertainment options, ferry to Norderney and Juist
a recreation area
has a spa, and a church dating to 1144
its wide, flat landscape and dikes offer unique views of the fascinating Wadden Sea
named for the Prussian ruler, this city used to be Germany's most important military harbour
a good base for exploring the coast
the islands in the Wadden Sea form the region's tourism backbone; each island has its own unique charm and is a popular destination
the large national park area stretches along the North Sea coast of East Frisia and Elbe-Weser Triangle between Ems and Elbe river estuaries.
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