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"Open Ship" – Elsfleth (Germany)

"Open Ship" – Elsfleth (Germany)

Maritime experience for young and old sea dogs

Overview

Trip no: 25/OS1
Price: free of charge
Check-in time: 18.10.2025, 2:00 pm
Check-out time: 18.10.2025, 6:00 pm
Embark: Elsfleth (Germany)
Overnight stays: 0

"Open Ship" – Elsfleth (Germany)

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Since 1911 the Sailing ship Eye of the Wind across all the world's oceans. During the autumn holidays in Lower Saxony, the tall ship, which has also been used as a film set in several Hollywood productions, can be visited. As part of a Open Ship the crew will answer questions from all seafarers, ship lovers and young sea dogs about the Ship and its History. Every visitor can try out sailor's knots in a "knot school", and collectors will of course also receive a ship's stamp.

Admission is freeRegistration or booking is not necessary for participation in the Open Ship. There is no day cruise during the Open Ship; the ship remains moored at its berth. The organiser reserves the right to change the berth at short notice.

This is where you board

Elsfleth

During your stay in Elsfleth, you will experience the maritime atmosphere of the Lower Weser region: The harbour, shipbuilding companies and shipping companies as well as the shipping museum, which is well worth a visit, are reminders of the maritime heritage of the small town on the banks of the Outer Weser.

Elsfleth - the North German charm Small town on the Hunte and Weser enchants with its maritime flair and inviting atmosphere. Here you can feel the proximity to the water in the harbour and enjoy the colourful hustle and bustle of the ships. The impressive Hunte barrage invites you to take a walk and reveals impressive views of the interplay between nature and technology. The St Nicolai Church rises in the centre of the city and tells of centuries of history. In the green city park is a relaxed place to linger - a place where tranquillity and joie de vivre meet. For the Eye of the Wind every visit to Elsfleth in the Wesermarsch A journey into its own past, as the ship named Friedrich was launched just a few kilometres from this location in 1911.

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