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Wilhelmshaven, Germany

Wilhelmshaven is a coastal town in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the western side of the Jade Bight, a bay of the North Sea, and has a population of 76,089.

Type CityPopulation 76,089

Why go

  • Town in Lower Saxony, Germany.
  • Served by JadeWeser Airport (WVN).

History

Wilhelmshaven is a coastal town in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the western side of the Jade Bight, a bay of the North Sea, and has a population of 76,089. Wilhelmshaven is the centre of the "Jade Buse" business region and is Germany's main military port.

Restaurants & places to go

Ishikawa
Japanese, Restaurant · Parken ist auf dem Mittelstreifen der Gökerstraße möglich. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-15:00,16:30-22:00; Sa,Su 12:00-22:00 Features:… · ishikawa-wilhelmshaven.de
Indoor
McDonald's
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 30 An der Junkerei, Wilhelmshaven, 26389 · mcdonalds.de
Indoor
Domino's
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 75 Gökerstraße, Wilhelmshaven, 26384 · dominos.de
Indoor
Kochlöffel
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr 11:00-20:30; Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 12:00-20:30 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 33 Marktstraße,… · kochloeffel.de
Indoor
Subway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 2 Mozartstraße, Wilhelmshaven, 26382 · restaurants.subway.com
Indoor
53° Nord
Pasta, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 17:30+; Mo off Features: outdoor seating · 186 Flutstraße, Wilhelmshaven, 26388 · restaurant-53nord.de
Indoor
Guido's 2.0
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-14:30,18:00-22:30; Fr,Sa 17:30-23:00; Su off Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options,… · guidos20.com
Indoor
Vinasia Restaurant
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 32 Virchowstraße, Wilhelmshaven, 26382 · vinasia-whv.com
Indoor

201 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

JadeWeser Airport (WVN) 4.6 km to the centre
Wilhelmshaven, NI, DE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Wangerooge Airport (AGE) 31 km to the centre
Wangerooge, NI, DE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Harlesiel Airfield 27 km to the centre
Harlesiel, NI, DE
Outdoor
Bohlenbergerfeld Airfield 18 km to the centre
Zetel, NI, DE
Outdoor
Brockzetel Glider Field 31 km to the centre
Aurich, NI, DE
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Pers. u. Fahrradfähre Wilhelmshaven-Eckwarderhörne
Ferry terminal · 3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Pers. u. Fahrradfähre Wilhelmshaven-Eckwarderhörne
Ferry route
Outdoor
Wilhelmshaven - Eckwarderhörne
Ferry route · Reederei Hillern Warrings GmbH & Co. KG
Outdoor
Wilhelmshaven-Hooksiel-Helgoland
Ferry route · Adler&Eils
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Wilhelmshaven, Germany
Wilhelmshaven, Germany
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is JadeWeser Airport (WVN); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. Fahrradfähre Wilhelmshaven-Eckwarderhörne, 3 km); routes include Wilhelmshaven - Eckwarderhörne. Fahrradfähre Wilhelmshaven-Eckwarderhörne, 3 km); routes include Wilhelmshaven - Eckwarderhörne. Fahrradfähre Wilhelmshaven-Eckwarderhörne, 3 km); routes include Pers. u. Fahrradfähre Wilhelmshaven-Eckwarderhörne, Wilhelmshaven - Eckwarderhörne, Wilhelmshaven-Hooksiel-Helgoland. Fahrradfähre Wilhelmshaven-Eckwarderhörne, 3 km); routes include Pers. u. Fahrradfähre Wilhelmshaven-Eckwarderhörne, Wilhelmshaven - Eckwarderhörne, Wilhelmshaven-Hooksiel-Helgoland. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Pers. u. Fahrradfähre Wilhelmshaven-Eckwarderhörne, 3 km); routes include Pers. u. Fahrradfähre Wilhelmshaven-Eckwarderhörne, Wilhelmshaven - Eckwarderhörne, Wilhelmshaven-Hooksiel-Helgoland.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Wilhelmshaven, Germany. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Deutsche Bahn
National rail
Rennsteigbahn GmbH & Co. KG
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

FlixBus
Intercity coach