Hafen Greetsiel

With 25 shrimp cutters regularly calling at the picturesque harbor in the fishing village of Greetsiel, Greetsiel is home to the largest fleet of cutters in East Frisia. In addition to the main catch, North Sea crabs, also known as "garnet", the cutters also catch small quantities of flatfish such as plaice, dab and sole. The historic harbor is now over 600 years old.

Here you can breathe in history and seafaring romance in a unique setting of charming historic gabled houses and idyllic alleyways. And: you can enjoy the pure salty North Sea air!

The Leysiel lock, which separates the fishing port from the open North Sea, has been in place since 1991. Up to eight cutters can pass through here at the same time. This means that the Greetsiel harbor is independent of the tide and the ebb and flow "stay outside". The old Sieltor is over 200 years old and a popular meeting place for Greetsiel guests. This is where the Greetsieler Sieltief flows out.
The access to the Graf Edzard I jetty was made barrier-free for wheelchair users as part of a renovation project.