Jever

Jever is a town in Friesland, Lower Saxony, serving as an administrative center spread across residential areas and surrounding fields. The center gathers around a historic market square with half-timbered houses and the castle, which shapes the urban skyline.

Maria von Jever ruled the lordship in the 16th century and promoted trade, which brought the settlement its city charter in 1536. Control later changed several times between Frisian nobles and foreign rulers before the territory passed to Prussia and eventually to Lower Saxony.

The brewery carries the town's name and draws visitors who want to taste local beer or learn how it is made. The central market square features typical Frisian brick buildings with steep gables and windows that still house apartments and shops today.

The center can be explored on foot, as shops, banks and public facilities lie close together. Street signs point toward the castle and market square, which serve as landmarks for orientation.

Deep wells beneath the town supply brewing water for over 170 years and give the beer its particular taste. Visitors can try freshly tapped Jever Pilsener in some local inns, drawn directly from the local source.

Location: Friesland

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

Shares border with: Schortens, Wangerland

Website: https://stadt-jever.de

GPS coordinates: 53.57364,7.90207

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:38