Aurich, Administrative district in Lower Saxony, Germany
Description
Aurich is an administrative district on the North Sea coast in East Frisia. The region encompasses both mainland areas and inhabited islands, featuring a mix of coastal marshes, dikes, and tidal flats.
History
The district was established in 1977 when the former districts of Aurich and Norden merged, reorganizing the administrative structure of East Frisia. This consolidation created a larger unified administrative region for the entire area.
Culture
The district's coat of arms displays a virgin eagle, representing medieval chieftains, along with six-pointed spurs for Norden and acorns symbolizing Aurich city.
Practical
The area is best explored on foot or by bicycle, particularly across the mainland and through smaller towns. Regular ferry services connect the islands to the mainland, making it possible to visit the different island communities.
Did you know?
Large sections of the district fall within the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park, where tides reshape the landscape daily. This dynamic environment means visitors encounter a constantly changing natural setting depending on when they arrive.
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Wadden Sea
29.8 km
Leaning Tower of Suurhusen
11.9 km
Pilsum Lighthouse
18.8 km
Upstalsboom
8.1 km
Leuchtturm Norderney
24.2 km
Campen Lighthouse
23.3 km
Sandstrand
17.7 km
Schloss Lütetsburg
11.9 km
Walle Plough
7.5 km
Kunsthalle in Emden
16.7 km
Waloseum
16.9 km
Ludgeri Church Norden
13.5 km
Kloster Ihlow
13.7 km
Greetsieler Zwillingsmühlen
15.1 km
Crossed Locks in Emden
16.6 km
Rysum organ
23.7 km
Berum Castle
11.5 km
Carolinensiel harbour
37.7 km
Schloss Aurich
10.4 km
Bunkers in Emden
17.1 km
Amrumbank
17 km
Georg Breusing
17 km
Große Kirche
17.2 km
Motodrom Halbemond
9 km
Beningaburg Dornum
17.7 km
Manningaburg
17.1 km
Ocean Wave
16.9 km
Goldscheibe von Moordorf
4.5 km
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