Wilhelmshaven

City Wilhelmshaven, Lower-Saxony, Germany
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What to expect

Wilhelmshaven is a coastal town in Lower Saxony, Germany, situated on the western side of the Jade Bight, a bay of the North Sea. The town has a population of around 76,000 and is the centre of the 'Jade Buse' business region. Wilhelmshaven is Germany's main military port and has a significant naval history. The adjacent Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park provides a basis for the major tourism industry in the region. The town is home to the Jade Hochschule and various scientific research institutions. Visitors can enjoy the town's maritime atmosphere, its proximity to the North Sea, and the various cultural and tourist attractions it offers

Plan your family visit to the Wilhelmshaven with these blog insights 👇

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Holidays by the sea: Our 14 most beautiful destinations on the North Sea and Baltic Sea

Holidays by the sea: Our 14 most beautiful destinations on the North Sea and Baltic Sea
This family's experience:

Activities: We went on a short trip to Wilhelmshaven, a town located on Jadebusen. We visited the Aquarium with Urzeitmeermuseum and the Küstenmuseum

Highlights: The Aquarium and Küstenmuseum are great destinations for the whole family ✨