Island hopping by bike in the county of East Frisia

Itinerary

• Day 1: Individual arrival in Emden
  On arrival day you will have a welcome briefing in the afternoon. Afterwards you receive your rental bikes. Enjoy your time in Emden by discovering its harbour, the art hall and the “Otto” house.
  Overnight stay in Emden
• Day 2: Excursion to Borkum
  Already on your first day the island hopping starts. By ferry you get in two hours to the island of Borkum, the biggest east-Frisian Island with an 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.
  Overnight stay in Emden
• Day 3: Emden – Norden (approx. 55 km)
  Today you cycle to the picturesque fisher village Greetsiel. It is the biggest crab-fisher port of Weser-Ems region. Don’t pass by without having a couple of shrimps. Past the bay of Ley – where you might be lucky to spot seals – you cycle to Norden.
  Overnight stay in Norden
• Day 4: Excursion to island Norderney
  Today again you take the ferry and go 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).
  Overnight stay in Norden
• Day 5: Norden – Langeoog (approx. 34 km)
  Along old fortresses you cycle to Dornum with its beautiful water castle and on to Bensersiel. From there you go by ferry to the island of Langeoog. Enjoy your two overnights on this car-free island! (Please note: On Langeoog, there are some areas where there is no covered parking for bicycles)
  Overnight stay at Langeoog
• Day 6: A day on island Langeoog
  Discover the beauty of this island where singer Lale Andersen (Lili Marleen) lived. Unique are the sand dunes, which are sometimes even 20 metres high. Enjoy the flair of the island, the healthy air and relax during your bike tour or at the beach.
  Overnight stay at Langeoog
• Day 7: Island Langeoog – Aurich – Emden (approx. 65 km)
  You leave Langeoog in the morning. Back on the main land you cycle along the Ems Jade canal which leads you nearly car-free to Emden.
  Overnight stay in Emden
• Day 8: Individual departure
  After this eventful Island hopping you will now set out on your way home. Of course you can always extend your bicycle tour with extra nights in Emden. We are very pleased to arrange additional accommodation for you.