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History in holidays

How about some stories ...?


image author: Wirtschaftsförderung Wesermarsch GmbH

Störtebeker ... from earl (?), who as a pirate from Weser and Jade gave the Hanse 'hell'.

Friesian chieftains ... from 'Friesian freedom' and the end of same.

Free pheasant republics ... from first 'democracies' Stedingen, Stadland and Butjadingen.

Smuggling strongholds ... from toll-keepers and smugglers at the sluice harbours and pirates of the Friesian Balje, in rivers and the Lockfleth.

Storm floods ... from the often desperate fight against the stormy North Sea and the efforts to protect one with dwelling mounds and dykes against the body of water.

image author: Wirtschaftsförderung Wesermarsch GmbH

image author: Wirtschaftsförderung Wesermarsch GmbH



Creepy ... from wild moors, bog bodies and their eerie stories.

Ship building ... von from wooden Weser tubs to modern freighters and luxurious yachts and reconstructions of historical ships.

Sea ports ... from going on in the ports in the 18th century to today's seaport logistics.

Agriculture ... from butter churns to milking robot. Old and new methods to lift the natural treasures of the Wesermarsh.

Wi vertellt jo watt ... on guided walks, cycle tours, bus or cover wagon trips our guest guides will tell you these and other stories from the Wesermarsh. They love to divulge their 'stories' on trips on the Unterweser with historical ships, guided museum visits or at a nice gossip.

We happily convey our tourist information to you!