Barßel Marina

There is a good view of the Barßeler Hafen with its original mini lighthouse from a beautiful viewing platform. You can't set sail on the "Queen of Texas" riverboat, but you can eat hearty Texan food. For a digestive walk, I recommend a short, fine hike along the dyke to the Schnappburg (at the Soeste/Nordloher Tief/Barßeler Tief river triangle).

Back at the port you can take a trip on the MS Spitzhörn, round trips take place on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The museum ship "Angela von Barßel" is also worth a visit.

A small beautiful place with a port in the district of Cloppenburg. A nice way to take a break here.

A little behind the Texas Queen, on the dike road, you will find the said observation tower, which is free to climb. The view is definitely worth it