Wilhelmshaven

　　   Wilhelmshaven is situated on the western shore of the Jadebusen (Jade Bay) in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is a North Sea port and the third-largest harbor in Germany after Hamburg and Bremerhaven. Currently, it mainly serves as a transshipment hub for petroleum products. This is a relatively young town that has been used not only for military purposes but also for economic and tourism activities.

　　   Wilhelmshaven offers a variety of tourist destinations, including culturally rich museums, colorful botanical gardens, and an aquarium where you can explore the underwater world—ensuring a fun-filled experience. The Wilhelmshaven Aquarium is the city’s most attractive attraction, allowing visitors to see a diverse range of marine life and discover the vibrant underwater world. Established in 1947, the Wilhelmshaven Botanical Garden primarily cultivates plants native to northern Germany, featuring both ornamental and medicinal plants. The greenhouse houses plants from the Mediterranean region, as well as tropical and subtropical species. The city’s landmark is the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Brücke (Emperor Wilhelm Bridge), which spans the Jadebusen. Completed in 1908, the bridge is 159 meters long and was once the largest rotating bridge in Europe.

　　   Other worthwhile attractions include the German Maritime Museum, which narrates the history of the German Navy, the popular Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park, the Coastal Museum (CoastalMuseum), Wilhelmshaven City Hall, and St. Jacob’s Church—the oldest church in Wilhelmshaven.

　　   Wilhelmshaven

　　   Must-visit reason: Germany’s third-largest port city

　　   Continent: Europe【Europe】

　　   Country/Region: Germany [Germany]

　　   Province/State: Lower Saxony [LowerSaxony]

　　   City: Wilhelmshaven [Wilhelmshaven]