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Things to see in Jever (Germany): 31 places and when to go
Jever is a town in Germany, and this site lists 31 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Temples (9), Nature (5). The best known are German destroyer Mölders, Schloss Gödens and Schloss Jever. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 53.5721, 7.9027
- Places
- 31 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (9) · Temples (9) · Nature (5) · With kids (5) · Museums and art (4) · Wildlife (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 138 km as the crow flies
What to see in Jever
The places in and around Jever, 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.
- German destroyer Mölders1967 Lütjens-class destroyer, now museum ship in WIlhelmshaven, Germany17 km
- Schloss GödensBuilding in Sande, Lower Saxony, Germany10 km
- Schloss JeverChâteau in Jever, Lower Saxony, Germany (circa 1395-)1 m
- Botanischer Garten der Stadt WilhelmshavenBotanical garden in Wilhelmshaven, Germany14 km
- Burg KniphausenCastle in Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony, Germany10 km
- Deutsches Marinemuseum WilhelmshavenNaval museum in Wilhelmshaven, Germany17 km
- Neustadtgödens synagogueSynagogue in Neustadtgödens near Sande, Lower Saxony, Germany12 km
- St. FlorianChurch building in Wittmund, Germany13 km
- Ardorf Protestant ChurchChurch15 km
- Barghauser SeeLake in Germany8.8 km
- Burg EdenserloogCastle15 km
- Cäcilien- und MargarethenkircheChurch9.2 km
- Carolinensiel churchChurch15 km
- EhrenfriedhofCemetery in Wilhelmshaven, Germany14 km
- OldorfTemples7.2 km
- ElisabethkircheChurch building in Westrum, Germany3.6 km
- St.-Johannes-KircheChurch building in Waddewarden, Germany5.5 km
- St. MarcusChurch building in Friedeburg, Germany15 km
- St.-Mauritius-KircheChurch10 km
- Upjever und Sumpfmoor DoseNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany5.9 km
- Fräulein-Maria-DenkmalMonument in Jever, Germany123 m
- Künstlerhaus HooksielBuilding in Hooksiel, Wangerland, district Friesland10 km
- CäciliengrodenNature14 km
- Sandentnahmestelle NeustadtgödensNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany13 km
And the other 7, by what you come to do:
- With kids: Aqua Fit, Cliner Quelle, Meerwasser-Hallenwellenbad Hooksiel, Naturfreibad Schortens, Spielstadt Wangerland
- Diving: Banter See - UWC Heim
- Food and drink: Wilhelms Hopven
When to go to Jever
The best time to visit Jever 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.
- JanPossible7:45
- FebPossible9:31
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:44
- MayBest time15:40
- JunBest time16:46
- JulBest time16:18
- AugBest time14:35
- SepBest time12:24
- OctBest time10:14
- NovPossible8:16
- DecBest time7:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 14. In June, 31 of the 31 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 Jever
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 138 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
- Wangerooge8 places24 km
- Butjadingen11 places26 km
- Großefehn15 places29 km
- Dornum23 places31 km
- Jade15 places33 km
- Apen21 places40 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Jever?
The best known: German destroyer Mölders, Schloss Gödens, Schloss Jever, Botanischer Garten der Stadt Wilhelmshaven, Burg Kniphausen. In all, 31 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Jever?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 14.
How do you get to Jever?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 138 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Jever as the destination and these 31 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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