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The Early Foundations

Situated on the East Frisian coast of Lower Saxony, the Dornumersiel Hafen has its roots in medieval maritime trade. The original harbor basin was carved out in the 14th century, utilizing hand-hewn timber piles and locally sourced boulders to create a safe anchorage for small fishing vessels and trading sloops. Positioned strategically where the Dornumer Tief (a tidal creek) meets the Wadden Sea, the harbor served as a vital transshipment point for grain, peat, and salt bound for Emden and beyond. Early records mention the construction of a simple wooden jetty in 1354, reflecting the harbor’s initial role as a modest fishing hamlet rather than a bustling port.