Villas in Norden
Norden is an old East Frisian seaside town, six minutes by train from the Norderney ferry at Norddeich, so island day trips are easy. Homes are small, mostly with a garden.
- Villas
- 33
- From, per week
- £230
About Norden
Norden is an old seaside town in East Frisia, and Norddeich, a short train ride away, is where the island ferries leave. Norddeich Mole station is the last stop northbound for many long-distance trains, close to the ferry dock but awkward for the town, so Norden and Norddeich stations are handier. There is a seal sanctuary station in Norddeich. Our homes sit around Norden, spread over about three kilometres. Most are small, sleeping around four in two bedrooms, and most have a garden; saunas and pools are rare. Norderney, an hour away by car ferry, has a sandy beach 14 km long on its north side, and the island's eastern half is in the Wadden Sea National Park.
Is Norden right for you?
- Best for
- Wadden Sea breaks with island day trips by ferry
- Not for you if
- You want a long sandy beach in town, since the best beach is across the water on Norderney.
Near Norden
Norddeich
A six-minute train ride from Norden, with the ferry dock, the Mole station and a seal sanctuary station.
Norderney
An island with a 14 km sandy beach on its north side, an hour by ferry from Norddeich.
Wadden Sea National Park
Covers the eastern half of Norderney, where car traffic is strictly regulated to protect wildlife.
Norden-Norddeich airfield
Handles general aviation and scheduled flights to the East Frisian Islands.
Getting to Norden
Bremen is the recommended airport: the train from Bremen to Norden takes about two and a quarter hours, and the drive from Bremen is about 1 hour 50 minutes. Groningen is the nearest airport, with bus and trains taking about three hours. Norden and Norddeich are linked by a six-minute train, so a car is helpful rather than essential.
When to go to Norden
Summer is when Norddeich Mole station sees most of the long-distance trains arriving for the ferries. The car ferry to Norderney runs about every two hours, and car traffic is strictly regulated in the island's national park half. Outside summer, check ferry timetables and opening hours before you travel.
Villas in Norden
3-star property
3-star property
Wattwurm
Norden, North Sea, Germany
4
2
0
MicrowaveParkingWashing Machine+5 more
from£40
per night
4-star property
3-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Norden
Norden, North Sea, Germany
4
2
0
ParkingFridgeBalcony+2 more
from£49
per night
4-star property
4-star property
5-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Norden
Norden, North Sea, Germany
5
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+7 more
from£129
per night
4-star property
3-star property
4-star property
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Norden
Norden, North Sea, Germany
2
1
0
ParkingGardenMicrowave+8 more
from£74
per night
4-star property
4-star property
Seerobbe in Norden
Norden, North Sea, Germany
2
1
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+6 more
from£45
per night
4-star property
Seestern
Norden, North Sea, Germany
4
1
0
MicrowaveTerraceWashing Machine+7 more
from£74
per night
5-star property
3-star property
Home, Norden
Norden, North Sea, Germany
2
0
0
ParkingMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£59
per night
4-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Norden
Norden, North Sea, Germany
5
3
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+7 more
from£62
per night
4-star property
Freesenlond in Norden
Norden, North Sea, Germany
5
3
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£56
per night
3-star property
3-star property
5-star property
Tillmann Stadtlounge
Norden, North Sea, Germany
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+9 more
from£84
per nightNorden villa holidays: questions answered
How long is the Norden ferry from Norddeich to Norderney?
About an hour, on both the car ferry and the passenger ferry. The car ferry runs roughly every two hours, so check the timetable if you plan a day trip to the island's long sandy beach.
Is Norden or Norddeich better for a holiday home?
Norddeich is by the ferry dock; Norden is the town, linked to it by a six-minute train. Pick Norddeich to be near the boats and Norden to be in the town itself.
Which airport is nearest to Norden?
Groningen is the nearest, about three hours away by bus and train. Bremen is the recommended gateway, with a train journey of around two and a quarter hours from the city to Norden.
Is there a beach at Norden?
The standout beach is on Norderney, which has a sandy beach 14 km long on its north side. Reach it by the Norddeich ferry, which takes about an hour from the mainland.
Are homes in Norden family-sized?
Mostly they are smaller ones sleeping around four with two bedrooms, and most have a garden. Very few sleep eight or more, so large groups should look elsewhere on the coast.
Nearby towns to Norden
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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