Juist
Germany · Lower SaxonyDE
Municipality in Lower Saxony, Germany
Juist is an island and municipality in the district of Aurich in Lower Saxony in Germany. The island is one of seven East Frisian Islands at the edge of the Lower Saxon Wadden Sea in the southern North Sea. It is located between Borkum Island (west), Memmert Island (southwest) and Norderney (east). The island is 17 km (11 mi) long and from 500 metres (1,600 ft) to 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) wide, depending on the tide levels. There are two villages on the island: the main village Juist, and Loog. The island is separated from Norderney by the Norderneyer Seegatt.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,542
- Coordinates
- 53.678, 6.996
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 3 m
Overview of Juist
Juist is the kind of small settlement you find in Lower Saxony, Germany. It counts about 1,542 residents. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Juist is strongest on water sports, nature and wellness. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Juist
Water Sports in Juist
(3)Water Sports in Juist covers Diving, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Juist's own activity tags.
Nature in Juist
(2)Juist's nature entries include Beaches and Islands. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Juist. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Wellness in Juist
(2)Juist's wellness entries include Spa and Wellness. It is a direct read of Juist's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Juist
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. Museums, food and nightlife keep Juist viable all year.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Lower Saxony plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Europe/Berlin on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Juist that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Juist known for?
- Travellers associate Juist with water sports, nature and wellness. It sits in Lower Saxony, Germany and counts about 1,542 residents.
- What can you do in Juist?
- Juist is tagged with Diving, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Beaches and Islands, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Juist?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. Museums, food and nightlife keep Juist viable all year.
- Where is Juist located?
- Juist belongs to Lower Saxony, Germany, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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