Hans Clarin, a gifted German actor who was quite popular during the 70's, had this to say in response to a question regarding his frequent stereotyping as a voice actor. While the sentiment couldn't be truer, it also makes us think about life as a play “ a typically Shakespearean concept.
The motive we have behind quoting Mr Clarin here is to celebrate the fact that he was a son of Wilhelmshaven “ the city that is the subject matter of this write-up.
In this write-up, we will try to round up the state of hospitality in Wilhelmshaven, with everything from cheap hotels to luxury resorts being covered. But before we get to the point, it would be well worth trying to know the city briefly.
Located by the North Sea Bay of Jadebusen, Wilhelmshaven is a port town on the Mediterranean, mostly popular because of its quality beaches and water sports that accentuate the popularity of these beaches. A host of nearby historic monuments and natural escapade-places mean that Wilhelmshaven automatically becomes a great tourism destination. The only problem remains that it doesn't hold as much popularity among tourists visiting Lower Saxony (the province in which Wilhelmshaven is located).
That could, however, change if you were to include it in your itinerary the next time you choose to travel to Germany!
As things stand now, Germany is one of the best countries in the world to live in. Great employment opportunities, efficient education and healthcare system and a stable political regime coupled with innate industrial instincts mean that this is one country where one can be sure of leading a rewarding life. That is exactly why, the cost of living in Germany is quite on the higher side. This cost is reflected in various other aspects of life, including real estate prices.
And when real estate prices soar, it's a given fact that finding cheap hotels becomes a difficult exercise, simply because the hotel owners themselves can't afford to put up their rooms up for taking at lower prices. That effect kicks in very evidently in Wilhelmshaven and it's easily noticeable if you were to glance various hotels in Wilhelmshaven and their tariffs.
But still, trying hard not to get dissuaded and discourage our readers in return, we have found some truly budget lodging options in Wilhelmshaven that can help tourists save a big buck.
Banter Hof and Friesen Hotel are two of the leading names in this category that tourists can rely on for decent rooms and warm hospitality.
Since there is a clear dearth budget Wilhelmshaven hotels, one can expect the opposite to be true in case of luxury resorts. That is quite the case, as over one and a half dozen magnificent lavish resorts are housed by Wilhelmshaven.
With the resorts, tourists can be sure of receiving world class treatment, albeit at prices to match. But that would seem okay in the long run, because more often than not, you would be getting full worth of your money.
If there was one name that the luxury resorts in Wilhelmshaven can't do without, it has to be Atlantic Hotel. It is a famous resort in Wilhelmshaven where luminaries from all walks of life take shelter while visiting the city, to enjoy or to carry out business.
Fruehstueckshotel Fuerstenwerth follows Atlantic Hotel closely in terms of luxury provided. However, as it turns out, it is much cheaper than the former option.
While Wilhelmshaven is mostly famous for its proximity to the North Sea, there are many other attractions that tourists can find interesting and worth their while. A quick round up of these will follow in this section.
Deutsches Marinemuseum will probably have to be put at the very top of every list that tries to boil down the essence of sightseeing in Wilhelmshaven. It exhibits the history of marine warfare development in Germany in authentic and simplistic style.
For those who are further interested in actual marine life, Wilhelmshaven Aquarium can be a great place to get entertained and spend some quality time in. This becomes an even more of an imperative exercise if you have children accompanying you!
Kustenmuseum Wilhelmshaven will interest those who like to learn new things and keep themselves informed all the time. It is a strange sort of a museum where you can learn a diverse set of things “ from geology to geography. It focuses on the history of the North Sea and its effects on the coastal region, including Wilhelmshaven itself.
If you are visiting Wilhelmshaven, there are a few minor things you need to be aware of before you actually set off on a sightseeing spree. These are not, in any way, precautions. These can, at best, be described as preparations.
Weather in Wilhelmshaven is usually quite reliable. But still, just to be on the safer side of the deal, it's always a good idea to prepare yourself according to the forecast.
Also, many hotels in Wilhelmshaven offer free city tours if you are staying for a certain period of time. So, availing such offers can help you save a small chunk of money!
Wilhelmshaven is pretty safe in the sense that the crime rate observed here is much lower than the national average.
Like in many German cities, the best way one can think of to get themselves around in Wilhelmshaven is on foot or on rental bicycles. This way, you can be sure of exploring the inaccessible parts of the city very easily.
Also, the fact that all good Wilhelmshaven hotels that are worth their salt provide bicycle rental coupons to keep the city green works in the favor of tourists.