Discover East Frisia: empty, the city of tea culture and natural jewels!

Entdecken Sie Leer, die drittgrößte Stadt Ostfrieslands, mit historischer Altstadt, Teekultur und kulinarischen Highlights.
Discover empty, the third largest city in East Frisia, with a historic old town, tea culture and culinary highlights. (Symbolbild/MB)

Discover East Frisia: empty, the city of tea culture and natural jewels!

A trip to Leer in East Frisia promises relaxation and many interesting experiences. The charming city, which is the third largest in East Frisia with around 35,000 inhabitants, inspires with narrow streets and the typical red gable houses. In particular, the cultural and culinary offers such as around 20 restaurants, numerous cafes and tea tubes invite you to linger. Here visitors can immerse yourself in the East Frisian tea culture, which is not only empty in empty, but all of East Frisia. According to T-Online , the city is also geographically cheap, surrounded by the rivers Ems and Leda.

A short visit to Bünting Teemuseum is a must for tea lovers and curious tourists. The museum, which is located in the old town of Leer, shows the exciting development of the tea - from the first imports in the 17th century to the enjoyment that we know today. It preserves the knowledge of the oldest private tea trade house in East Frisia, which was founded in 1806 by Johann Bünting. Interested parties can discover not only the history of the tea, but also the international tea culture. If you like, you can also take an original Bünting Tee variant.

tea culture and tradition

The East Frisian tea culture is an integral part of society. On average, each East Frisian drinks about 300 liters of tea a year - a number that makes the region of the stronghold of tea consumption in Germany, as wikipedia . There are historical reasons for the popularity of the tea: Tea was once seen as medicine, and only from the early 18th century did an extensive tea trade in East Frisia developed. The traditional 'teaed' around five in the afternoon is still a social ritual in which tea is served in a specific way with Kluntje and cream.

It is also impressive that the East Frisian tea culture is now recognized as an intangible cultural heritage. It has a reserved but important story and is kept alive by various museums in the region, such as the Bünting Teemuseum. If you want to learn more about the background, you will definitely get your money's worth here.

natural experiences

The surroundings of Leer not only attract cultural offers, but also with wonderful nature. The Dollart, an impressive sea bay, is only a short drive from the city, which is known for its biodiversity and nature reserves. Here nature lovers can let your mind wander on a walk or a bird watching tour. The Kiekkaasten bird observation tower, also nearby, offers free admission and a great view - however, you should note that the bridge can be flooded with flood.

A trip to Leer not only leads visitors to a city full of history and tea culture, but also to a region that is known for their natural beauty and delicious delicacies. So if you are looking for a perfect mix of culture, culinary and nature, you are exactly right in Leer.

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