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Things to see in Emden (Germany): 40 places and when to go
Emden is a town in Germany with around 52,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 40 places in and around it, mainly History (21), Temples (15), Architecture (8). The best known are Dollart, Leaning Tower of Suurhusen and Pilsum Lighthouse. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 53.3667, 7.2167
- Population
- About 52,000
- Places
- 40 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (21) · Temples (15) · Architecture (8) · Hiking (7) · Nature (2) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 186 km as the crow flies
What to see in Emden
The places in and around Emden, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- DollartBay in the Wadden Sea between Netherlands and Germany9.8 km
- Leaning Tower of SuurhusenLeaning tower in East Frisia, Germany5.2 km
- Pilsum LighthouseLighthouse in red and yellow in Lower Saxony, Germany18 km
- LeybuchtNature20 km
- Campen LighthouseLighthouse in Lower Saxony, Germany14 km
- HaneburgChâteau22 km
- Große KircheChurch building in Lower Saxony, Germany964 m
- Jann-Berghaus-BridgeBridge22 km
- Burg HintaCastle5.7 km
- Critzumer KircheChurch13 km
- Midlumer KircheChurch building in Midlum, municipality of Jemgum, East Frisia, Germany14 km
- AmrumbankLightvessel built in 1915688 m
- Groß Midlumer KircheChurch6.2 km
- Crossed Locks in EmdenArchitectural structure in Emden, Lower Saxony, Germany160 m
- Jennelter Kirche (Krummhörn)Church building in Jennelt, Germany12 km
- Suurhusen ChurchChurch building in Germany5.2 km
- ManningaburgCastle11 km
- Nieuwe KerkChurch building in Emden, Lower Saxony, Germany193 m
- Pilsum Cross ChurchHistory · Temples16 km
- Alte KircheChurch building in Emden, Lower Saxony, Germany3.1 km
- Georg BreusingMuseum shipin Emden, Germany, former rescue cruiser695 m
- St. Johannes der TäuferChurch building in Engerhafe, Germany15 km
- Knock lighthouseLighthouse in Lower Saxony, Germany13 km
- Reformierte Kirche (Emden-Larrelt)Church building in Emden, Lower Saxony, Germany4.4 km
And the other 16, by what you come to do:
- History: Loquard Church, Twixlum Church, Wybelsum Church, Hohes Haus, Rysum Church
- Architecture: Mühle Wiegboldsbur, Rysumer Mühle, Tjücher Mühle
- Hiking: Alternativroute Ems-Hunte-Weg, Nederlands Kustpad, Nederlands Kustpad, Nederlands Kustpad, Nederlands Kustpad deel 3 variant RVN, Noaberpad, Ronde van Nederland deel 1 - Kustpad
- With kids: Wohlfühlbad Koppke Greetsiel
When to go to Emden
The best time to visit Emden is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:48
- FebPossible9:32
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:43
- MayBest time15:38
- JunBest time16:43
- JulBest time16:16
- AugBest time14:34
- SepBest time12:24
- OctBest time10:15
- NovPossible8:17
- DecBest time7:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 16. In April, 40 of the 40 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Emden
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 186 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Großefehn15 places26 km
- Papenburg33 places34 km
- Dornum23 places36 km
- Norderney11 places38 km
- Apen21 places41 km
- Borkum12 places44 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Emden?
The best known: Dollart, Leaning Tower of Suurhusen, Pilsum Lighthouse, Leybucht, Campen Lighthouse. In all, 40 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Emden?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 16.
How do you get to Emden?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 186 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Emden as the destination and these 40 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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