Visitors Info - Touristic info

Passenger services

AG Ems Netherlands BV operates a passenger liner service between Eemshaven and the German Wadden island Borkum since 1976. AG Ems is a subsidiary of the German ship owner ‘Aktien Gesellschaft Ems’, a company that since 1889 passenger services operates from Emden in Germany to Borkum.

Every year, three passenger/RoRo ferries (LOA 85 metres) sail to and from Borkum. During the summer season there are eight departures a day and in the winter season there is one departure per day. In Eemshaven, AG Ems has the disposal over a modern passenger terminal of 3 hectare with a parking facility for about 800 cars.
Because the ferry traffic knows a yearly increase of 5 to 6 percent, the current location is too small. Therefore, AG Ems together with Groningen Seaports works on plans for a new passenger terminal in the Eemshaven. Supplementary information and travel plans can be found on the AG Ems website.

Eems Dollard route

During summer season (May 1st - October 12th) Germania Schiffahrt GmbH operates a passenger liner service between Ditzum, Emden, and Delfzijl with the FGS Kommandant. Please find more information and a travelling schedule here.

Recreation

The Eemsmond area knows ample possibilities for recreation. Delfzijl has a wide range of services like a marina, a camping-site, museums, a beach, a boulevard near to the harbour, and an indoor swimming pool. The surrounding with her characteristic towns is ideal for walking and cycling tours. In addition, the waters in Groningen are very appropriate for canoeing and pleasure trips.

During the summer months, people often use the beaches of Delfzijl, Bierum, and Termuntenzijl. Boat trips towards the German Wadden islands Borkum and Helgoland leave from the Eemshaven, organized by AG Ems. Furthermore, the cultural city of Groningen is worth a visit as well as the Seal Rehabilitation and Research centre in Pieterburen.