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Aurich | ||
federal state | Lower Saxony | |
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Residents | 41.991 (2019) | |
height | 4 m | |
Tourist info | 49 49 41 44 64 http://www.aurich-tourismus.de/ | |
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background
Aurich is the second largest city East Frisia and because of its history as a former royal seat, it is also called secret capital of East Frisia designated.
Aurich is a bilingual city, both High German and Low German are represented in the town signs, among other things.
getting there
By plane
The closest international airport is the Bremen Airport(IATA: BRE).
By train
Aurich has a rail connection, but no passenger traffic, making it the third largest city in Germany with no passenger traffic by rail. The next train stations are in Emden (Regional and long-distance traffic) or Wittmund (Regional train).
By bus
Flixbus offers trips to Oldenburg, Hamburg and Berlin, among others. The 1 Long-distance bus stop Aurich is located at the central bus station.
In the street
Aurich is not connected to the motorway network. However, the city is on the federal highway between Emden and Wilhelmshaven and the federal highway
between North dike and Oldenburgwhere connection to the
consists.
By boat
Sport boat owners can reach Aurich via the Ems-Jade Canal of Emden out.
By bicycle
The Friesenroute Rad up Pad leads through Aurich.
On foot
Hikers on the East Frisia hiking trail of Bensersiel to Rhauderfehn come through Aurich.
mobility
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Tourist Attractions
- 1 Historical museum Aurich (Old firm)
- 2 Aurich castle district
- 3 Country house
- 4 Lamberti Church
- 5 Hanstein House
activities
- Boat trips with the MS Aurich. e.g. after Emden (approx. 8 hours including a 2 hour stay in Emden) or the 2.5 hour variant up to Ihlow and back.
- 1 Aurich paddle & pedal station, Tannenbergstraße (Hafen Info), 26605 Aurich. Tel.: 49 160 90 60 05 60, Email: [email protected]. Combined bike and paddle tours offer numerous paddle & pedal stations throughout the region:
- 2 De Baalje (Leisure pool), Am Ellernfeld 2, 26603 Aurich. Tel.: 49 49 41 12 40 00, Email: [email protected]. opened in 2013.
- 3 EEZ Aurich (Enercon, Energy, education and experience center) (Sandhorst district). Tel.: 49 4941 9187 2900. Factory tour after registering in the Enercon visitor center
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shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
Cheap
- 1 Aurich Youth Hostel, Am Ellernfeld 14, 26603 Aurich. Tel.: 49 (0)4941 2827, Fax: 49 (0)4941 67482, Email: [email protected].Youth hostel popular with families and sports groups with 150 beds in 50 two- to six-bed rooms. On the adjacent sports facilities there are 2 sports fields, tennis courts, playgrounds and football fields and many other sports facilities. The family pool “De Baalje” is right next door. The Aurich Youth Hostel is an inclusive business.Features: free WiFi,
.Open: all year round (except Christmas) 07: 30-22: 00.Check-in: from 15:00.Price: from € 33.50 / B&B.
- 2 Hotel Am Schloss, Bahnhofstrasse 1, 26603 Aurich (0). Tel.: 49 (0)4941 95520, Fax: 49 (0)4941 955268, Email: [email protected].The hotel is only a few steps away from the historic old town and the pedestrian zone. The rooms and suites are just as stylish and individual as the historic, listed building. The restaurant is also located in the house Picturesque.Features: ★★★★, Dogs forbidden, no smoking.Check-in: from 14:00.Check-out: by 11:00.Price: DR from € 120 / BB.
- 3 Hotel city of Aurich, Hoheburger Weg 17, 26603 Aurich. Tel.: 49 (0)4941 4333000, Fax: 49 (0)4941 4333050, Email: [email protected]. Centrally and quietly located hotel with 44 rooms and 5 suites in a side street, only a 5-minute walk from Aurich's charming pedestrian zone. There is a restaurant in the house tom brook.Features: ★★★ S, Dogs Allowed, Non-Smoking.Check-in: from 13:00.Check-out: by 11:00.Price: DR from € 115 / B&B (possibly € 8 / dog).
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Upscale
security
health
Practical advice
- 1 Tourist info, Norderstrasse 32, 26603 Aurich (at the central bus station). Tel.: 49 49 41 44 64, Fax: 49 49 41 106 55, Email: [email protected].
trips
literature
Web links
- https://www.aurich.de/ - Aurich's official website