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The Frisia shipping company
The Frisia shipping company was founded in 1871. The company is based in Norddeich. The shipping company has a share of around 35 percent in the Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei Föhr-Amrum. Since the island of Norderney was declared Germany’s first North Sea resort in 1797, getting there has been difficult for a long time. From Bremen and Hamburg, ships sometimes took several days, and from Emden and Leer the island could only be reached in uncomfortable sailing boats. In 1871 23 men from Norden and Norderney took the problem in hand and founded the “Dampfschiffsreederei Norden”. The first steamer went into service in 1872, and from 1962 cars could also be transported.
High standards in the area of sustainability
The Frisia shipping company is well aware of its location in the Wadden Sea National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. It therefore does everything in its power to implement national and international regulations and to protect the environment by keeping emissions as low as possible.
Important Frisia ferry connections
A total of ten Ferries and two fast ferries take passengers from Norddeich Mole to the North Sea islands of Norderney and Juist – all year round and every day. The number of ferry connections varies depending on the season. Ferries to Norddeich usually take 55 minutes, with the fast ferry it is 25 minutes – delays can occur at extremely low tide. Crossings to Juist depend on the tide and take around 90 minutes, with the fast ferry it takes 45 minutes.
Wheelchair users can easily reach all ships of the shipping company via ramps. Dogs are welcome on board. They do not have to be registered in advance, nor is their stay on board limited to certain areas.
Current Frisia ferry connections
These are the current ferry connections from Frisia:
| Route | Country of origin & country of destination | Number & Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry Norddeich – Juist | GermanyGermany | 1 time daily approx. 90 minutes |
| Ferry Norddeich – Norderney | GermanyGermany | up to 14 times a day approx. 55 minutes |
Frisia Destinations
You can reach these destinations with Frisia ferries: