Sharing a cup of tea remains a cherished cultural tradition and an expression of East Frisian hospitality.
By Ella Mercer
Rugged, unspoiled nature, a salty-fresh North Sea breeze, and weather—sometimes stormy, sometimes sunny, sometimes rainy—await in East Friesland or Ostfriesland in German. While its islands stretch for 90 km (56 miles) along the coast of the North Sea, East Friesland located in the northwest corner of Germany and the Lower Saxony region close to the Netherlands, also has rural areas and industrial sites such as the Volkswagen factory in Emden and Enercon, a wind turbine company in Aurich. The city of Leer is, after Hamburg, the second most important location for shipping companies in Germany. The region has lived in relative independence while maintaining close cultural ties with and influences of its Dutch neighbors for many years.
In winter East Friesland offers a different perspective to experience: one where time moves differently in the frosty coastal landscape. Enjoy long walks on empty, secluded beaches. Deeply inhale fresh, clean air. Let the wind blow through your hair as you concentrate on your steps. It’s a season when nature reveals a unique side in stormy weather as the tides of the North Sea and Wadden Sea leave a broad stretch of mudflats with creeks that attract worms, crabs, birds and seals. Wrapping your hands around a warm mug of tea is appreciated.
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