Wiesmoor offers a range of options for a trip: at the Ottermeer, paths lead through a protected moorland landscape, while the Garden Park features water fountains and a Tai Chi area. There are also cycling routes, art and the Blossom Festival. When choosing your travel dates, it is worth deciding on your main interests and checking event dates before booking.
Nature and trails around the Ottermeer
The Ottermeer is a landscape conservation area covering around 116 hectares and the last remaining raised bog in the heart of Wiesmoor. It is home to rare animal and plant species. Those who want to explore the landscape on foot can take a family-friendly circular trail of about 2.6 kilometres. It passes a bathing beach, a children’s playground and a large sunbathing lawn. As access and the condition of the facilities may change, it is advisable to check the latest information before visiting.
Two routes of different lengths are available for cycling trips. The approximately 24-kilometre “Aphelandra” cycling route leads through the northern part of Wiesmoor and follows canals for much of the way. The 35-kilometre “Along the Lorenbahn Railway” cycle tour follows Wiesmoor’s history through the moorland landscape. The routes therefore differ both in length and focus: canals shape the described route of “Aphelandra”, while the Lorenbahn tour highlights the town’s history.
Garden Park and special experiences
The Garden Park at Blumenhalle & Gartenpark Wiesmoor covers more than five hectares. In the flower hall and Garden Park, water fountains dance to changing musical pieces played by the water organ every half hour. The Garden Park also has a Tai Chi area. The combination of an extensive garden, musical water displays and this area makes the Garden Park a distinct focus of a stay.
Another special attraction is Erlebnisgolf Ostfriesland, an adventure golf course at Blumenreich. It features handcrafted obstacles inspired by East Frisia. Its local design sets it apart from a more generic leisure activity and gives the visit a clear connection to the region.
Art and the Blossom Festival
Kunstwerkstatt Wiesmoor hosts changing art exhibitions, courses and events. The exhibitions and dates taking place during your trip may change, so check the current programme in advance.
For the Blossom Festival in Wiesmoor, clubs and local residents attach more than a million dahlia blossoms to handcrafted carnival floats. On Sunday, the floats are presented in a large parade before thousands of spectators. The number of blossoms and the designs may vary. If the Blossom Festival is the reason for your trip, check the specific event date before deciding when to stay.
Getting there and planning your visit
Wiesmoor can be reached by train via the Augustfehn or Leer stations; from Augustfehn, there is a connection by Fehntjer bus. As transport connections may change, check the current services before travelling. For the Peat and Settlement Museum, a train ride from the flower hall and back is available by prior arrangement. Find out about current booking options in advance.
A further look at the wider destination of Aurich
In the wider destination of Aurich, the Fehntjer Tief Nature Conservation Station works to preserve the natural and cultural landscape of Fehntjer Tief. It is also an extracurricular environmental education centre, as well as a place for public engagement and outreach. In spring and summer, students and visitors can experience the plant and bird life in the wet meadows of Fehntjer Tief on walks or cycling trips.
The nature conservation station includes the listed Gulfhaus, a typical East Frisian farmhouse dating from 1843. This part of the wider destination of Aurich complements Wiesmoor’s attractions with environmental education, landscape conservation and regional architectural heritage.
Discover more destinations: Tannenhausen, Dornum, Norden, Großefehn, Ihlow, Hage, Wirdum, Wrisse.
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