Set on the coastline of the North Sea in the German state of Lower Saxony, the small town of Norden in the district of Aurich holds a population of 25,000 scattered over an area of approximately 100 square kilometrs. The town, one of the oldest settlements in the region, having been founded in the 13th century, has a name that simply means 'north'. It lies in the ancient coastal region of East Friesland, with the East Frisian Islands just off the coast forming a marine environment unique in the world, rich in tidal flats and creeks, and now a UNESCO listed global heritage site. This traditional rural region attracts many nature-lovers, birders and wildlife enthusiasts. The town has a good choice of Norden hotels offering comfortable accommodation year-round, both in the centre and on the seacoast, with several providing spa facilities and gourmet restaurants. The town centre itself has a number of picturesque old buildings, both religious and secular, as well as inns, pubs, and good restaurants.

other spellings: nroden hotell, nordan otel, nordem hote, norten hotle de, nordenhotels