The area

The Wadden Sea World Heritage Site right outside the door

Nature

Front row at the play of the tides.

Our listed, fully restored Gulf farmhouse from 1806 stands alone, right on the North Sea dyke and not far from the small coastal village of Bensersiel. The Wadden Sea World Heritage Site with its some 10,000 animal species lies directly outside the door. You follow the play of the tides, which shapes and constantly changes this landscape, from the front row. Bird and landscape reserves surround POLDER72. Spring and autumn bring a special spectacle, when up to 12 million migrating birds rest in the Wadden Sea and on the fields around the farm to gather strength for the journey on.

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Der Deich and das Wadden Sea vor dem Gulfhof
10.000animal species live in the Wadden Sea
12 millionmigrating birds rest here in spring and autumn
1 kmover the dyke to Bensersiel
2009UNESCO World Heritage Site

A natural spectacle

When the migrating birds arrive.

In spring and autumn up to twelve million birds rest in the Wadden Sea and on the fields around the farm, gathering strength for the next leg of their journey. A spectacle you can watch in peace from your terrace or from the dyke.

Spielplatz and Strand in Bensersiel

For families

Bensersiel - the North Sea resort for young families

Gerade wenn Sie mit Kindern anreisen ist das fußläufig über den Deich zu erreichende Bensersiel die erste Wahl. Direkt am Badestrand finden Sie hier große Abenteuerspielplätze, riesige Klettertürme and natürlich auch kulinarische Angebote. Bei schlechtem Wetter ist die überdachte Sandspiellandschaft "Bennis Abenteuerland" eine gleichwertige Alternative zu den Angeboten im Freien. Die Nordseetherme im Ort bietet alles, was man von einem modernen Schwimmbad erwartet. Spiel and Spaß für die Kids and eine große Saunalandschaft für die Erwachsenen.

Beach & playgroundsLarge adventure playgrounds, climbing towers and restaurants right on the beach.
Bennis AbenteuerlandA covered sand playground for rainy days.
NordseethermeSwimming pool with a play area for children and a large sauna area.

Our recommendations

Eating, shopping, exploring.

Favourite addresses from our guest folder - from the harbour pub to the weekly market and the best places for a day out.

Food and drink

Hopfenlaube Am Markt, Esens Hearty local cooking right on the market square - plenty of fish, plus meat and vegetarian dishes. 8,5 km from the farm Website → Käthe & Karl Dornumersiel An old forge by the dyke: fish, meat and vegetarian dishes, beautifully presented. 5,3 km from the farm Website → KEEKEE Bricks Am Markt 9, Esens Crisp pastry pockets with changing fillings, plus good coffee and cake. 8,7 km from the farm Website → Plietsch Bahnhofstraße, Esens From breakfast to midnight: modern cooking, bar and lounge in Kröger's hotel. 9,6 km from the farm Website → Stürhus Hauptstraße, Bensersiel Fish is what they do best here - and the fish roll comes to go as well. 4,2 km from the farm Website → Das Fährhaus Dorfstraße, Neßmersiel A family business with a Bib Gourmand - one of the best fish restaurants on this coast. 14 km from the farm Website → Wattkieker Am Harlesiel, Harlesiel Self-service right on the beach, looking out to Wangerooge, Spiekeroog and Langeoog. 23 km from the farm Website → Dattein Am Hafen West, Neuharlingersiel A harbour pub at the fishing port: hot waffles, cake and live music in season. 14 km from the farm Website → Zeus Jücherstraße, Esens Greek classics from gyros to lamb, on the terrace in summer. 8,7 km from the farm Website →
Rafa’s Herdestraße, Esens A small Balkan grill restaurant with pljeskavica, steaks and generous portions. 9,3 km from the farm
Nuevo Marktstraße, Aurich Mexican cooking in warm surroundings - good for long evenings. 31 km from the farm Website → Da Sergio Leerer Landstraße, Aurich An Italian with pizza, pasta and daily specials - a safe bet in Aurich for years. 32 km from the farm Website → Weinkontor Nordsee Herdetor, Esens A wine shop with a bar: some 500 wines, tarte flambée from the stone oven and good coffee. 9,2 km from the farm Website → Hafen5 Hafenstraße, Aurich Coffee roastery and wine bistro: their own roasts, homemade cake and snacks. 32 km from the farm Website → Schlickys Steinstraße, Esens A patisserie in the pedestrian zone: cakes from their own kitchen, ice cream and East Frisian tea. 8,9 km from the farm Website → Café Ostfriesenherz Herdestraße, Esens A tea room with home-baked cake, proper East Frisian tea and plenty of antiques. 8,6 km from the farm Website → Café Remmers Neuer Weg 28, Norden A patisserie café with its own bakery - cakes and tarts for generations. 30 km from the farm Website → Brackwasser Am Hafen Ost, Carolinensiel A design café run by a photographer and a graphic designer: speciality coffee, cake and their own prints. 21 km from the farm Website →
Beach bar „Möwenlounge“ Am Strand 8, Bensersiel A beach bar by the sea: cocktails, snacks and the sunset included. 5,0 km from the farm
Weekly market St.-Magnus-Kirche, Esens Fresh regional produce on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Our tip on Wednesdays: the wood-fired bakery Ripken. 8,4 km from the farm

Distances

Everything close, nothing loud.

The farm stands in a secluded spot in the polder - and yet the beach, the harbour and the island ferry are only a walk or a short drive away.

North Sea dykeA view across the Wadden Sea to the islands
at the door
BensersielBathing beach, harbour and the ferry to Langeoog
1 km over the dyke
EsensA small town with shops, a market and cafés
9 km
DornumOur municipality, with the Störtebeker park and a windmill
11 km
NeuharlingersielA sluice village with a fishing harbour
15 km
Der Gulfhof Polder72 aus der Luft

Your holiday

Stay in the middle of this landscape.

Twelve holiday apartments in the listed Gulf farmhouse - with a terrace facing the reserve and the dyke as your garden path.

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