The East Frisian Beer Tour

The gateway to East Frisia, the old royal seat of Oldenburg is the ideal starting point for your East Frisian beer tour. If you arrive early, you will have enough time to visit the charming old town. At its center you'll find a magnificent castle. Its guardhouse once marked the boundary to the city's bourgeois areas. Not far from here you'll find the Powder Tower which is the last remaining building of the city's former fortifications. There are numerous stores and restaurants around in the city center so nothing bars the way for a relaxed evening.

Leave the city behind and cycle to Ammerland. On flat paths, you cycle past the so-called Zwischenahner Meer through lush green pastures. You will pass historic fen settlements still preserved to this day. Enjoy the view of canals, locks, bascule bridges and windmills. At the beer village of Bagband you will tour the Ostfriesen brewery and learn about the brewing process during a guided tour. Of course you will also be well provided with food and a drink. Energized and invigorated, you will cover the last few kilometers to your stage destination, Großefehn.

Let's go through the East Frisian expanse. You roll along canals and through meadows and farmlands. In small villages, you will be greeted by the locals with a cheerful "Moin", whether in the morning or in the evening. It's tea time in East Frisia four times a day, giving you the opportunity to try the real East Frisian blend in a teahouse. Pass through the old chieftain town of Aurich and the seaside resort of Esens. You can already smell the salty scent of the North Sea. Sit down on a cozy beach chair and enjoy the view of the Wadden Sea.

With the North Sea always in sight, cycle along the coast. Today's route leads you  through several small, typical East Frisian villages. Stroll along beautiful beach promenades, browse the souvenir stores and buy yourself a treat. Have you always wanted to walk barefoot across the seabed? Then don't miss out on a guided mudflat walk (not included). Back on your bike, you leave the coast behind to reach Jever.  It is the home to the famous brewery of the same name a picturesque old town with numerous historic buildings. You can sample the local beer during a beer tasting in the Haus der Getreuen.

Today's stage of your East Frisian beer tour is relatively short. So you will have ample time to explore the surrounding area. Take a stroll through the beautiful castle park of the moated castle Gödens and stop for lunch in the dreamy fishing village of Dangast. Cycle along the dyke to Varel, where the Tide beer is brewed. At the Varel brewery freshly tapped beer and excellent food awaits. The fantastic view of the ships at the harbor encourages you to relax and enjoy the evening.

On the last stage of your bike tour you cycle via Jaderberg to Rastede. The residential town was home to the Counts of the House of Oldenburg . The castle is still owned by the family. It is surrounded by a large park. Take a through the castle park before you set off for the last few kilometers in the saddle. Back in Oldenburg, you have reached the end of your East Frisian beer tour. Enjoy the evening in a restaurant with Updrögt Bohnen, Sinnbohntjesnopp and Wuddels dörnanner - typical dishes of the East Frisian cuisine.

Today it's "Up Weddersehn", because your East Frisian beer tour has come to an end. After breakfast, you set off on your journey home. If you would like to stay on, we will be happy to book you an extra night.