Norddeich

One of Germany's most attractive and welcoming seaside towns is Norddeich. It provides a haven of peace and, at the same time, a wide range of outdoor activities because it is situated in a remote area away from major cities.

A day trip to the nearby Wattenmeer natural reserve, a UNESCO world heritage site, can be planned by visitors. One of the most common photographs of this tiny town in the north is its lighthouse, which is quite remarkable. Other noteworthy features include the Greetsiel windmills and one of Germany's greatest beaches, which is frequented by surfers.

The largest of its sort on the East Frisian mainland, Norddeich has been referred to as a "state-recognized North Sea spa" since 1979. Around 2.25 million people and 175,000 cars are transported annually by ferry from the harbor to the neighbouring islands of Juist and Norderney. After Puttgarden and Rostock, Norddeich has the third-largest passenger port in Germany. It is also the biggest in Lower Saxony.

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