Greetsiel
Greetsiel is a small port in western East Frisia, Germany. Since 1972, Greetsiel has been part of the municipality of Krummhörn, which has its administrative seat in Pewsum. The nearest railway station is at Emden, about 15–20 kilometres (9.3–12.4 mi) away, and the two towns are linked by a bus service.
Ortsteil of Krummhörn | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Greetsiel
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| Coordinates: 53°29′55″N 07°05′53″E / 53.49861°N 7.09806°ECoordinates: 53°29′55″N 07°05′53″E / 53.49861°N 7.09806°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Lower Saxony |
| District | Aurich |
| Municipality | Krummhörn |
| Highest elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2006-12-31) | |
| • Total | 1,534 |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 26736 |
Geography
Greetsiel is on the Leybucht, a small bay on the East Frisian coast. The distance to the nearest towns of Emden and Norden is 15–20 km (9.3–12.4 mi) to the north and south respectively.
Images
Greetsiel harbour
The landscape to the north of Greetsiel.
The twin windmills, seen from the west
The twin mills, Greetsiel-Ost in front
Greetsiel Harbour
Birthplace of Ubbo Emmius in Greetsiel
Shrimp cutters in the harbour
Sielstraße
Sielstraße
Sculpture at the harbour exit
Old anchor
Cutters in the harbour
The harbour from Greetsiel
Greetsiel Harbour (2009)
Greetsiel Harbour (2009)
Greetsiel Media
Former railway station buildings
"On the dyke, Greetsiel", watercolour, 24.5 x 33 cm
References
Other websites
- Internet page for Greetsiel (in German)