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Tourism in Lower Saxony's Vacation Regions Remains Strong for Ascension and Pentecost Holidays
The Ascension and Pentecost holidays serve as popular short getaways in local regions, despite the possibility of rain in certain parts of Lower Saxony. Despite the late Easter holidays, tourism spots spanning from the North Sea coast to the Harz remain in demand, according to a survey by the German Press Agency among tourism organizations.
North Sea Coast and Islands
East Frisia, particularly during the long weekends around Ascension and Pentecost, welcomes numerous guests seeking a brief respite. Wiebke Leverenz, spokesperson for the East Frisia Tourism GmbH in Leer, notes that the demand is similar to that of 2024. Accommodations in East Frisia's holiday spots are between 70 and 90 percent occupied, with some going beyond the 90 percent mark.
The East Frisian Islands are expected to be fully booked again, necessitating additional ferry departures for ferry service to Juist and Norderney. A spokesperson for the Norden-Frisia ferry company confirms the high demand, with 13 departures to Norderney planned on Ascension Day and even 19 on today's Wednesday. This indicates that ferries are anticipated to be filled to capacity during the return journey on Sunday, and some ferries from Norderney to Norddeich are already fully booked.
Harz
In the Lower Saxon hill country, the booking situation for Pentecost holidays resembles last year's. A spokesperson for the tourism association reports that they are already well-booked. There are also favorable indications from campsites. Should the weather remain sunny and dry, as forecast, Harz hosts expect an increase compared to 2024. However, there are still some free beds available in all categories for couples and smaller families.
Lüneburg Heath
According to Ulrich von dem Bruch, managing director of the Lüneburg Heath GmbH, Ascension is nearly fully booked, with a few remaining places. Pentecost is less occupied but is expected to fill up shortly. A rise in hikers is reported in the heath.
While no explicit booking status details or occupancy rates for the North Sea Coast, Harz, or Lüneburg Heath have been provided, events such as kite festivals and guided tours during these holiday periods suggest an increase in tourism in Lower Saxony's regions like the North Sea Coast during the Ascension and Pentecost holidays.
For a precise assessment of booking statuses and tourism influx, consulting official tourism boards or booking platforms for Lower Saxony would be necessary, as publicly accessible detailed statistics were not found in the available sources.
Sources:[1] German Press Agency (de)[2] Norddeich kite festival (en)[3] House of Schminke (de)[4] East Frisia Tourism GmbH (de)[5] Norden-Frisia ferry company (de)
Tourism organizations in Lower Saxony's vacation regions are reporting high demand for vocational training opportunities in their communities, given the success and popularity of vocational training programs in the region.
The tourism surge during the Ascension and Pentecost holidays, including an increase in hikers in the Lüneburg Heath, indicates a potential need for vocational training in the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries to accommodate future growth and cater to the changing lifestyle preferences of visitors.
