East Frisian Islands

Ostfriesische Inseln (Karte) - 1040px|The chain of the East Frisian Islands off the coast of Lower Saxony}} The East Frisian Islands (Ostfriesische Inseln) are part of Lower Saxony, and part of the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage list|UNESCO World Heritage Site.

East Frisian Islands Halal Travel Guide

The area is in the Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park. There is a somewhat cheeky saying to memorize the names of the inhabited islands from east to west, which works in German and can be losely translated into English if one uses a somewhat awkward word order "Welcher Seemann liegt bei Nanni im Bett" - "Which sailor lies besides Nanni in bed", which gives Wangerooge, Spiekeroog, Langeoog, Baltrum, Norderney, Juist, Borkum.

Islands of East Frisian Islands

Luftaufnahme Spiekeroog - View of Spiekeroog From West to East

	Island	Population
1	Borkum	5.437
2	Kachelotplate
3	Lütje Hörn
4	Memmert
5	Juist	1.767
6	Norderney	5.919
7	Baltrum	479
8	Langeoog	1.972
9	Spiekeroog	804
10	Wangerooge	985
11	Minsener Oog
12	Mellum	Local Language in East Frisian Islands While many of the inhabitants still speak Plattdeutsch (low German) at home and among other people from the region, people in the tourist industry will all have a firm grasp of standard (German), though sometimes with a slight "Missingsch" (northern accented standard German) tinge to it, as well as the "dry" humor, that is often associated with it. As this region caters primarily to Germans don't expect too much in the way of foreign languages, although you should get by reasonably with Dutch (very similar to Plattdeutsch) as well as English (widely taught in schools). Travel to East Frisian Islands Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in East Frisian Islands Most islands have one ferry-port that connects them at least once daily to the mainland. Because of the tides departure times may be uncomfortable especially when coming from far away. As most of the islands are car-free there are parking lots close to the ferry for those arriving via automobile. As shown in the map at the top of the page, each island has one harbor that primarily connects it to the mainland. You can take a boat from Hogeland|Eemshaven (Groningen (province) | Groningen, Netherlands) or Emden to Borkum, from Norden Norddeich|Norddeich (Mole) (Served by regular Intercity trains under this precise name) to Juist and Norderney, from Neßmersiel to Baltrum, from Bensersiel to Langeoog, from Neuharlingersiel to Spiekeroog and from Carolinensiel to Wangerooge. There are sometimes connections from/to other harbors but those are mostly for day trippers visiting another island than the one they are staying at. That means in essence that while "island hopping" is feasible, it requires a bit of effort on your part (boat tickets, short term lodging) and isn't all that common. Be sure to research the departure time of your boat in advance, as they can only sail during high tide which changes day to day and also year to year. In the North Sea high tide "travels", so high tide in e.g. Borkum is not the same as high tide in, e.g., Sylt. Travel by train to East Frisian Islands See also: Rail travel in Germany Deutsche Bahn offers some through tickets including ferry service or at least the bus up to the ferry. As you cannot use a vehicle on most of the islands anyway this might be the most practical and - in some cases - the cheapest option. The boat and bus on the last leg of the trip are usually scheduled to wait for each other in case of delays. As the ports connecting the islands to the mainland are - with the exception of Emden, Eemshaven and Norddeich (Mole) - only served by buses, you will need to change to a local train (most likely to Esens) and then you will have to take a bus for the last few kilometers to the boat. Walk in East Frisian Islands There are guided tours to some of the islands that take you there through the mudflats that are exposed as the sea recedes during low tide. Only do this with a licensed guide in your group, as it can be very dangerous to go alone because the flood has trapped more than one hiker and fog is an ever-present danger to lose your orientation. Buy a Flight ticket to and from East Frisian Islands While most of the islands do have a spot where small planes can land and most even have scheduled Flights to Emden and other nearby spots on the mainland, flying is a rather uncommon and expensive way to get to any of these islands. Furthermore, you won't save all that much time compared to the boat, as the thing that most determines time of arrival is when transportation is scheduled and not its speed. Planes can operate independent of tides but are more susceptible to winds and visibility as the airstrips on the islands lack many of the features allowing landings in heavy fog. Airlines that serve one or several of the East Frisian islands include OFD, ys.de Yourways and FLN]. The airstrips can also accommodate general aviation but Spiekeroog has no airstrip of any kind. Travel on a Bus in East Frisian Islands Various companies operating Intercity buses in Germany have at least seasonal service to the ferry ports serving the islands. Keep in mind that bicycle space can be booked out far in advance as it is limited and bikes are a popular way to get around on the islands. Booking in advance will usually get you better rates. As of April 2018 Flexibus serves Norddeich (ferry to Juist and Norderney), Emden (ferry to Borkum) and Bensersiel (ferry to Langeoog). Ostfrieslandexpress @reisen.de ☎ +49 4971 - 9258 0 €18 or 20 depending on the length of the trip with a further €2 extra charge for not booking online. One piece of luggage (up to 20 kg) included further luggage, strollers or bike €6.50 under 15 year olds pay half the fare A local bus operator that has a single route going from Bremen via Harlesiel (ferry to Wangerooge), Neuharlingersiel (ferry to Spiekeroog), Bensersiel (ferry to Langeoog), Dornumersiel (no ferry), Neßmersiel (ferry to Baltrum), Norden and Norddeich twice on Friday Saturday and Monday and once Sunday with return journeys on the same days of the week. Tickets have to be pre-booked online or via phone. How to get around in East Frisian Islands Juist, Kirche -Zu den heiligen Schutzengeln-- 2014 -- 3470 - Catholic church Zu den heiligen Schutzengeln (To the Holy Guardian Angels) in Juist Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in East Frisian Islands There are numerous ferry connections between the islands and from individual islands to the mainland as well as to Helgoland. These are mostly intended for day trippers, but if you book the lodging in advance "island-hopping" is doable though uncommon. Walk in East Frisian Islands Most islands are small enough (and apart from dunes very flat) to make walking a viable alternative for the untrained as well as marathon runners, especially since in some of the island-villages thit is your only option, as both bicycle and vehicle are forbidden. By bike Outside of the villages proper thit is a terrific way of seeing the islands and the flat terrain aids a lot in this, however keep in mind that it can get very windy and the predominately westerly winds rarely change direction, especially if you had the wind in your back on the way to a destination, which might make the way back strenuous and unpleasant. Cycling on Baltrum and Spiekeroog is discouraged and, considering the very short distance you actually could cycle and the cost of taking a bicycle to these islands, it is not a good idea to bring a bicycle there. Travel by train to East Frisian Islands Some of the islands have small (often narrow-gauge) railways mostly connecting the main settlement with the harbor. Often the use of these is included in either the ferry-fare or the Kurtaxe (hotel extra charge in most sea-baths in Germany) By car Apart from Norderney and Borkum, cars are not allowed on any of the islands. There are parking lots at the ferry ports, but it is wiser to arrive without a vehicle in the first place. What to see in East Frisian Islands Wasserturm Langeoog - Water tower on Langeoog with Lale-Andersen-Monument Old lighthouse - Alter Leuchtturm | Zedeliusstraße 3, Wangerooge 53.78879, 7.89923 ☎ +49 4469 8324 - DEU - Wangerooge - alter Turm 001 A Water tower - Wasserturm | Langeoog 53.747323, 7.476557 Old customs house - Altes Zollhaus | Baltrum Museum Selden Rüst Windwmill Inselwindmühle | Marienstraße 24, Norderney 53.706118, 7.156132 Restaurant Kurhaus Strandpromenade 1, Juist 53.679507, 6.994500 Top Muslim Travel Tips for East Frisian Islands Horse drawn rail ride - Museums-Pferdebahn | Spiekeroog 53.7667, 7.68333 - Spiekeroog-Museumspferdebahn 2 Watch the wildlife (birds and aquatic mammals stand out in particular). Hike through the Watt (the area of seafloor that is periodically left dry by the tides). Caution: only do this with a licensed guide: going on your own can be both dangerous and illegal and every year people drown because they were not cautious enough in the Watt. Relax in the quiet nature. Swim in the North Sea. (It's a bit cold, but notably warmer than most of the US's share of the Pacific.) Kitesurfing schools offer introductory courses and equipment rental Halal Restaurants Strandhalle Höhenpromenade 5, Langeoog 53.7508, 7.4775 ☎ +49 4972 99 07 76 Panorama-Restaurant Meeresfrüchtchen Noorderpad 3, Spiekeroog 53.77061, 7.69402 Fischbistro Pizzas Loog Westerloog 6 Spiekeroog 53.77024, 7.69301 Old Laramie - Café im Westend | Westend 5, Spiekeroog - GPS: 53.76627, 7.67135 Fischrestaurant Capitänshaus Noorderloog 11, Spiekeroog 53.77078, 7.69601 Historisches Altes Inselhaus Süderloog 5, Spiekeroog 53.76992, 7.69450 Spiekerooger Leidenschaft Noorderpad 6 , Spiekeroog- 53.77127, 7.69394 Hotel zur Linde Noorderloog 5, Spiekeroog 53.7708, 7.6949 Restaurant & bar in hotel }} While thit is by no means a party destination (except maybe Norderney) and there are places where you can obtain a quiet organic juice or other beverages. Drinking in a pub tends to be more expensive than on the German mainland. A word concerning water: While the water is perfectly safe to drink and there is usually enough for everybody, you should economize, as most islands are not connected to the mainland water grid and thus draw from a "bubble" of fresh groundwater that "swims" atop the salty water and is only replenished through rainfall. If too much fresh water is drawn and the salty water starts mixing in, making the water unusable for years and probably decades to come. So far this hasn't happened, and local authorities are sure to intervene if the situation becomes dire, but your cooperation can go a long way in letting it never come to that. On some islands there are salt water showers and cleaning devices at or near the beach. Be sure to use them if your are very sandy to save fresh water. Buy Muslim Friendly Condos, Houses and Villas in East Frisian Islands eHalal Group is a prominent real estate company specializing in providing Muslim-friendly properties in East Frisian Islands. 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The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025 The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025 The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025 The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024 Muslim Friendly Hotels in East Frisian Islands When inquiring about the going rate for a room, do ask whether prices include Kurtaxe and the German sea-bath extra charge Jugendherberge Borkum "Am Wattenmeer" Web: attenmeer586/Portraet Reedestr. 231, 26757 Borkum 53.568648, 6.746233 ☎ +49 49 22 579 +49 49 22 71 24 Hotel Papst Strandstraße 15/16, Juist☎ +49 4935 8050 GPS ,|map= Meyenburg & Gerd´s Höft Appartements am Wattenmeer Billstraße 16, Juist☎ +49 4935 91190 |fax= Web: - GPS ,|map= Westfalenhof Friesenstraße 24, Juist☎ +49 4935 91220 |fax= Web: - GPS ,|map=}} Strandhotel Kurhaus Strandpromenade 1, Juist☎ +49 4935 9160 |fax= Web: - GPS 53.67954, 6.99433|map=|show=poi Nordseehotel Freese Wilhelmstraße 60/61, Juist☎ +49 4935 8010 |fax= Web: - GPS 53.67716, 6.99223|map=|show=poi Hotel-Pension Sanders Höft Damenpfad 5, 26571 Juist☎ +49 4935 9160 |fax= Web: - GPS ,|map= Hotel-Pension Angelika Mittelstraße 7, Juist☎ +49 4935 1004 |fax= Web: - GPS 53.67828, 7.00029|map=|show=poi Jugendherberge Juist Loogster Pad 20, 26571 Juist / Nordsee☎ +49 4935 92910 Fax: +49 4935 8294 Web: - GPS 53.67576, 6.96309|map=|show=poi Hotel Dünenschlösschen Haus Nr. 48, 26579 Nordseebad Baltrum☎ +49 49 39 9 12 30 Fax: +49 49 39 91 23 13 Web: - |map=5 GPS 53.72627, 7.38355 Hotel Pension Lottmann Westdorf 62, 26579 Baltrum☎ +49 49 39 91 040 00 lottmann-@online.de Fax: +49 49 39 91 040 50 Web: - |map=6 GPS 53.72658, 7.36920 Hotel Strandburg Haus Nr. 139, 26579 Baltrum☎ +49 49 39 262 Fax: +49 49 39 446 Web: - |map=7 GPS 53.72932, 7.37909 Romantik- und Wellness-Hotel Achterdiek Juist Wilhelmstraße 36, 26571 Juist ☎ +49 4935 8040 Stay Safe Sunburn and sun protection is a concern even and somewhat especially in windy or cold-ish weather, as the sun's UV rays have a lot of power even if you don't feel the heat. Misjudging that on your first day may make the rest of your stay miserable. News & References East Frisian Islands Travel Next The day trip to Heligoland is probably the most popular excursion, other than that there are few options for onward travel that don't boil down to going back to the mainland. Borkum, however, has ferries from and to Emden in Germany as well as Eemshaven in the Netherlands, so you can arrive from Emden and leave for Eemshaven or vice versa. Copyright 2015 - 2024. All Rights reserved by eHalal Group Co., Ltd. To Advertise or sponsor this Travel Guide, please visit our Media Kit and Advertising Rates.