Friesland

Friesland is an administrative district in northwestern Lower Saxony that stretches from the North Sea coast with its island landscapes to flat agricultural areas inland. The area combines coastal communities with rural regions shaped by dike construction and land management.

The district took its current form in the 1930s and underwent major administrative reform in the 1980s. These restructurings changed both its boundaries and internal organization.

The region maintains its Frisian identity through language and customs visible in everyday life. Visitors notice this heritage in local festivals, traditional crafts, and how communities express their roots.

Visitors find several towns in the region that serve as starting points, particularly Jever and other larger centers with good accessibility. The flat landscape and nearness to the coast make the area easy to explore, whether on foot, by bike, or by car.

The district contains sections of the Wadden Sea, where tides reveal different landscapes and attract rare birds and marine life. This ecosystem ranks among Europe's most biologically diverse areas.

Location: Lower Saxony

Location: Weser-Ems Government Region

Inception: 1933

Capital city: Jever

Shares border with: Wittmund, Leer, Ammerland, Wesermarsch, Wilhelmshaven

Website: https://friesland.de

GPS coordinates: 53.50000,8.00000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:46