Leer

This waterfront town on the rivers Ems and Leda in East Frisia, northwestern Germany, Leer has a well-preserved old town that locals call the most historically intact in the region, with civic houses, churches, and four castles spanning several centuries. Its harbour shaped the town's character for centuries of trade and shipping, and the walkable centre has a real café and restaurant scene. Rail connections run to Groningen, Bremen, and Emden.

• Population35,163
• Nearest water from center0.3 km
• Nearest mountain from center19.3 km
• UNESCO within 50 km2