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Schillig

Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Schillig

Schillig is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Nordseeheilbad Wangerooge, 3km from Wadden Sea National Park.

Schillig is a town located in Lower Saxony, Germany. With a population of 2,000, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Schillig sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Schillig to your route.

About Schillig

Schillig (German pronunciation: [ˈʃɪlɪç]) is a village in the Friesland district of Lower Saxony in Germany. It is situated on the west coast of Jade Bay and is 20 km (12 mi) north of the town of Wilhelmshaven. As of 2011 the population was 113. The approaches to the Bay and Willhelmshaven are known in English as the

Read more Schillig Roads. On arrival in Schillig by car, one chooses from two routes; to the left (North West), on the land-side of the sea barrier, are a farm and farm land, a few houses, small blocks of flats, one or two hotels and shops and foot access to the top of the sea barrier and beyond. To the right (North East) the road leads over the sea barrier towards the camping, beach and parking areas. But access to these areas is only available by car once payment of parking/access charges has been made at the automated barriers.

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Where is Schillig located?

Schillig is located in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 53.7036 latitude, 8.0227 longitude.

What is the population of Schillig?

Schillig has a population of approximately 2,000 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
2,000
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Lower Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.7036, 8.0227

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Schillig

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

national park

Wadden Sea National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage tidal flat ecosystem stretching along the North Sea coast, home to millions of migratory birds and unique mudflat walks.

3 km · about 5 min drive

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Schillig.

Nordseeheilbad Wangerooge

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 1,081

Sillenstede

🇩🇪 Germany

15 km awayPop. 2,220

Fedderwarden

🇩🇪 Germany

16 km awayPop. 2,000

Jever

🇩🇪 Germany

17 km awayPop. 13,937

Wilhelmshaven

🇩🇪 Germany

18 km awayPop. 84,393

Schortens

🇩🇪 Germany

19 km awayPop. 21,357

Neuharlingersiel

🇩🇪 Germany

21 km awayPop. 1,096

Wittmund

🇩🇪 Germany

22 km awayPop. 21,355

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