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A party atmosphere during Hafenfest
Con
You need time to come to Emden by train because of the bad service of the "Deutsche Bahn"
In a nutshell
Otto's town
Kathrin_E Says: The "New Church" was actually new in 1648, at the end of the 30 year war. While the rest of Germany was devastated and a third to half of the population killed, Emden escaped the war thanks to its vicinity to and political association with the Netherlands. The city grew, and...
Kathrin_E Says: The library building is in fact the former Große Kirche, the Great Church, Emden's main parish church and the mother church of the Calvinists in the whole Northwest of Germany. The late gothic church was badly damaged in World War II. Only the outer walls and arcades were...
Kathrin_E Says: Windmills have been built on the highest elevations of the town - the ramparts. The fortifications have long been turned into a park. Some of the windmills are still there. Most have been 'beheaded' so that only the brick building without the wings is left and now used as a...
Kathrin_E Says: The old town hall, built in 1574-1576 by the Antwerpen architect L. Steenwinkel, was destroyed in World War II. After the war it was rebuilt in contemporary style but including the preserved parts of the ground floor and in accordance to the old building's silhouette. For...
Schepken Christi - Ship of Christ
Kathrin_E Says: The relief showing God's ship as a symbol of the Church can be found above a portal at the former Great Church, now Johannes à Lasco Library. The inscription says, in Frisian resp. Dutch, "Godts Kerck vervolgt, verdreven, hept Godt hyr Trost gegeven." ("God's church...
Museum Ships (3): Herring Lugger
Kathrin_E Says: Three museum ships assemble on the eastern side of the Delft: the sea rescue boat "Georg Breusing", the light ship "Deutsche Bucht" and the herring lugger "Stadt Emden".Fishing for herrings has always been an important facto of economy along the North Sea coast. On one of...
Museum Ships (2): Sea Rescue Boat
Kathrin_E Says: Three museum ships assemble on the eastern side of the Delft: the sea rescue boat "Georg Breusing", the light ship "Deutsche Bucht" and the herring lugger "Stadt Emden".The sea rescue boat was operated in the North Sea by Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger ...
Museum Ships (1): Light Vessel
Kathrin_E Says: Three museum ships assemble on the eastern side of the Delft: the sea rescue boat "Georg Breusing", the light ship "Deutsche Bucht" and the herring lugger "Stadt Emden".The light ship, built at the Meyer shipyard in Papenburg during the First World War, was moored far out in...
Steakhouse Hacienda: The best restaurant ever
Emile72 Says: This definately is the best restaurant ever. That is, if you like lots of meat and the balkan kitchen. The interior is cosy and clean and just by entering the restaurant this specific "Balkan food" smell makes you already double hungry. The salads are delicious (try the...
pieter_jan_v Says: The old lighthouseboat in the harbour or the Groninger boat opposite of it.Eating on-board Knurhan (Fish with a lot of bones but excellent). Pancakes at the Groninger boat.
Friesennerz - "Frisian Mink Coats"
Kathrin_E Says: The so-called Friesennerz ("Frisian Mink") is by no means an expensive fur coat. This is the nickname of a certain type of rain coats that were first worn by fishermen and sailors and became popular in the 1970s and 1980s. I remember that we bought the first ones in a shop...
Ostfriesentee - East Frisian Tea Ceremony
Kathrin_E Says: A friend in Emden (thanks Silvia!) once gave me a lesson about the 'ceremonial' afternoon tea in Ostfriesland. There are a few things one should know when participating. So here are her 'instructions of use': Ostfriesentee (East Frisian Tea) is a strong blend of black teas....
slothtraveller Says: This part of Germany is known for many things including the fact that the dialect may be difficult to understand, even for Germans! Low German resembles Dutch as well as German so it may appear confusing but persevere nonetheless. Most people I met were friendly and although...
The so-called 'Otto Hus' is...
maksim_caine Says: The so-called 'Otto Hus' is meant to be half museum, half shop of its owner Otto Waalkes, a German comedian who was famous in the 70'ies but is not funny anymore today! I have never entered this house which is obviously specialised in selling Otto's kitschy 'Ottifanten'...
tessy Says: When you are near the coast, don't forget warm clothes. It is possible that the weather changes very fast. And there is always a fresh wind.
Kathrin_E Says: Larrelt is a village West of Emden which is now part of the city. The old church is a typical example of East Frisian village churches.The massive gothic church is surrounded by the cemetery. The steeple is, compared to the nave, rather short. The interior has been renewed...
Pisa? See Suurhusen if you want a leaning tower
Kathrin_E Says: The most leaning (can you say this?) tower in the world is the steeple of the church in the village of Suurhusen northeast of Emden, inclined by 5.19° to the vertical (Pisa: 3.97°) - in 2007 it has been recognized as such by the Guinness book. The foundations of the steeple...
tessy Says: There are beaches around Emden. Be carefaul, the water is rather cold! You also get bikes everywhere to rent.
Kathrin_E Says: The region of Ostfriesland (East Frisia) belongs to the off the beaten path areas in Germany which are hardly visited by foreign travellers and is rarely looked at by many Germans either - although it offers a lot more than one might think. To me, it was a region full of...
Kathrin_E Says: In World War II, 78% of all houses in Emden were destroyed. The beautiful old town with its many renaissance houses from Emden's wealthiest period, the second half of the 16th century, is gone forever. Hardly a dozen of these old houses have survived the war at all. The best...
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When you are near the coast, don't forget warm clothes. It is possible that the weather changes very fast. And there is always a fresh wind.
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Q: I know the region around Emden to be called Ostfriesland. But I cannot find Ostfriesland in the VT destinations. Should it be...
A: It's the northwest of Germany, which is called Ostfriesland. I don't know the exact borders. But if you wanna know, go to www.ostfriesland.de and there is a map. ts
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I've got some interesting experiences in Emden. I'd love to share with you the 23 tips I've written, the 62 photos uploaded, and 2 travelogues I've created.
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Emden is a small German town in East Frisia near the Dutch border. Try to coincide your visit with an event such as the Hafenfest to ensure that you have plenty to see and do in a day. Check out my......
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Emden is one of the lesser known towns of Germany - but why? Why do many people only know it by the famous comedian Otto Waalkes who was born here? OK, it is located on the north-western edge of...
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Emden is a little town is Ostfriesland, near the Dutch border. As it is on the coast, there is a big harbour. And you get everywhere fresh sea food! My kids wanted to see the Otto's house, a kind of...
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