Greetsiel

#2837 among destinations in Germany

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Greetsiel is a small port on the bight of Leybucht in western East Frisia, Germany that was first documented in letters from the year 1388. Since 1972, Greetsiel has been part of the municipality of Krummhörn, which has its administrative seat in Pewsum. The nearest railway station is at Emden, about 15–20 kilometres away, and the two towns are linked by a bus service. ()

Alternative names: Area: 5.86 mi²Coordinates: 53°30'2"N, 7°5'40"E

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Lower SaxonyGermany

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Greetsiel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pilsumer Leuchtturm, Osterburg, Mühlenmuseum, Manninga Burg.

2 miW
Lighthouse
Pilsumer Leuchtturm
52 min walk • The Pilsumer Leuchtturm, or Pilsum Lighthouse, stands as a beacon of maritime history on the German North Sea coast. This charming lighthouse, with its distinctive red and yellow striped pattern, has been guiding sailors safely through the treacherous waters since its...
4.6 miS
Forts and castles
Osterburg, Krummhörn
119 min walk • The Osterburg is a castle from the High Middle Ages in the village of Groothusen in the municipality of Krummhörn, in the district of Aurich in Lower Saxony, Germany.
4.5 miS
Museum
Mühlenmuseum, Krummhörn
116 min walk • The Pewsum Mill Museum is located in a Dutch windmill and in the gulf house next to it in Pewsum, East Frisia. In the museum are exhibited old utensils, such as carriages. Furthermore, the museum deals with the craftsmanship of past centuries and...
4.5 miS
Forts and castles
Manninga Burg
115 min walk • Manningaburg in Pewsum, surrounded by a wide graft, was originally a chieftain's seat of the East Frisian Manninga family, who were also lords of Lütetsburg, Jennelt and Westeel. In 1565, Hoyko Manninga sold the lowland castle as well as the Pewsum...

Greetsiel

Facts and practical information

Greetsiel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Pilsumer Leuchtturm

Osterburg, Krummhörn

Mühlenmuseum, Krummhörn

Manninga Burg