Schortens

Schortens is an independent municipality in Friesland with twelve different districts spread across a large area in northern Germany. The town sits near the North Sea coast and combines rural and urban characteristics throughout its neighborhoods.

The settlement was first documented in 1158, but excavations show that people have lived in the area since the 5th century. This long history of habitation has shaped the region's structure and development over the centuries.

The St. Stephan Church, built after 1153, stands as a central religious monument commemorating a military victory of the Östringer people.

The municipality has good train connections to neighboring towns like Jever and serves multiple postal codes across its various districts. Visitors should plan time to explore different areas since they are spread throughout a large territory.

A typewriter factory once employed thousands of workers here and shaped the area's industrial history significantly. Though the factory is gone now, its impact on the local economy and community remains visible in the town's character.

Location: Friesland

Elevation above the sea: 6 m

Shares border with: Sande, Jever, Wangerland

Website: https://schortens.de

GPS coordinates: 53.53333,7.95000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:31