Cycle Tour in East Frisia

This great cycle tour takes you all around East Frisia and the northern part of Oldenburg. You will experience the different landscapes of the region - the geest ridges in Ammerland, the former bogs in the Fehn area, the marshes along the coast, and with Norderney you can also visit one of the North Sea islands. Oldenburg, Emden and Aurich are cities worth seeing, Dangast offers a very beautiful sandy beach. This cycle tour in East Frisia is also ideally suited for the inexperienced.

Day 1 Arrival in Oldenburg
The starting point of your cycle tour is the residence and capital of the Duchy and later Free State of Oldenburg. Explore the well-preserved old town on the Hunte.

Day 2 Oldenburg - Wiesmoor, approx. 55 km/34 mi
The first tour leads through the Ammerland region. You cycle past the Zwischenahner Meer to Wiesmoor, which was first established in the 18th century as a centre for peat extraction.

Day 3 Wiesmoor - Emden, approx. 55 km/34 mi
Today you cycle through the Fehn region to Aurich, the former capital of East Frisia. The Ems-Jade Canal takes you almost car-free to Emden, an important Frisian harbour town since time immemorial.

Day 4 Emden - Norden region, approx. 55 km/34 mi
You cycle north to the Wadden Sea. In Greetsiel there are still crab fishermen who sell from the boat, and in the Ley Bay, with a bit of luck, seals can be observed.

Day 5 Excursion to Norderney Island
Today you can explore an East Frisian island by bike (ferry not included). Alternatively, there is a cycle tour along the coast.

Day 6 Norden Region - Wittmund Region, 50-62 km/31-39 mi
The cycle tour leads through the marshlands to Dornum with its beautiful moated castle and on to the former chieftain town of Esens. The art mile and a sculpture garden delight art lovers in Wittmund.

Day 7 Wittmund region - Dangast, 38-50 km/24-31 mi
First you go to Jever, once a seaport and today famous for its beer. The seaside resort of Dangast lies on the Jade Bay and is somewhat elevated so that no dyke disturbs the view.

Day 8 Dangast - Oldenburg, approx. 50 km/31 mi
One attraction is the Jaderberg Animal and Leisure Park, then you cycle through the Oldenburg countryside back to your starting point.

Day 9 Departure or extension
The tour ends after breakfast, why not extend your cycle tour in East Frisia?

Included in "Cycle Tour in East Frisia":

• 8 overnight stays in your reserved category, B&B
• luggage transport from hotel to hotel,
  no maximum number of items,
  maximum weight: 20 kg/ item (44 lbs/ item)
• personal welcome briefing
• travel documents and maps in english
• GPS tracks
• 7-day customer helpline
• visitor taxes payable on site
• optional rental bike

Accommodation:

• Category M:
  Hotels at the international 2*/3* level as per Hotelstars Union. All rooms are en suite with bath or shower.

• Category L:
  Hotels at the international 3*/4* level as per Hotelstars Union.

Bikes for hire:

• Comfortable unisex bikes available in different frame sizes with 7 gears/rear brake or 21 gears/freewheel. Equipped with panniers, lock and repair kit. E-bikes available upon request.
• If you choose to wear a helmet, we recommend using your own due to the variety of head sizes and shapes and for hygienic reasons.

Travel time 2024:

• arrivals Thu, Sat & Mon from 20.04. to 07.10.
• the day of arrival determines the price of your tour

Prices cat M:

All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.

• 769 € saver price
  20.04.-25.04. + 03.10.-07.10.
• 819 € basic price
  26.04.-08.05. + 26.09.-02.10.
• 879 € seasonal price
  09.05. - 25.09.

• 220 € single room surcharge
•   95 € rental bike
• 260 € e-bike

•   65 € extra night in Oldenburg, double room, B&B
•  105 € extra night in Oldenburg, single room, B&B

• booking code "Cycle Tour in East Frisia":
  NS-OO-8M
• how you can save some money

Prices cat L:

All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.

• 829 € saver price
  20.04.-25.04. + 03.10.-07.10.
• 889 € basic price
  26.04.-08.05. + 26.09.-02.10.
• 959 € seasonal price
  09.05. - 25.09.

• 220 € single room surcharge
•   95 € rental bike
• 260 € e-bike

•   65 € extra night in Oldenburg, double room, B&B
•  105 € extra night in Oldenburg, single room, B&B

• booking code "Cycle Tour in East Frisia":
  NS-OO-8L
• how you can save some money

Additional costs:

• ferry Norderney Island incl. bike, approx. 40 €/adult

The booking process

Arrival to your cycle tour in East Frisia:

• Parking facilities in Oldenburg:
  Hotel parking garage, costs approx. 7 €/day, no reservation possible.
  Public parking nearby the hotel without fee.

• Arriving by train:
  Oldenburg train station

• Arriving by plane at Hamburg airport:
  by train, every hour, duration approx. 2 h, 2 changes, normal fee approx. 35 €

• Pre-booked rental bikes are ready for you in your hotel.

Perfectly looked after:

• During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.