Varel

Varel is a port town in Friesland, Lower Saxony, covering 113 square kilometers and comprising 21 localities. The town sits near the Jade River and Jade Bight, surrounded by agricultural lands.

The castle church was built in 1144 and remains the oldest structure in the town. Its tower was added between 1200 and 1250, then renovated in 1651.

The castle church holds intricate wooden carvings by Ludwig Münstermann, including altar, font and pulpit crafted between 1613 and 1618. These detailed works represent some of the finest examples of north German baroque art in the region and draw visitors from across the country.

The town sits 15 kilometers south of Wilhelmshaven and 30 kilometers north of Oldenburg with regular transport connections. Links to larger German cities run through well-maintained roads and public transport services.

The town maintains a partnership with Jackson, Michigan, fostering exchanges between German and American communities. This connection has existed for several decades and enables regular cultural encounters between the two places.

Location: Friesland

Elevation above the sea: 6 m

Part of: East Frisia

Shares border with: Bockhorn, Rastede, Wiefelstede

Website: https://varel.de

GPS coordinates: 53.39694,8.13611

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:35