WeserEms

WeserEms, sometimes written Weser-Ems, is a geographic and cultural region in northwestern Germany. The name derives from the two major rivers that frame the area—the Weser to the south and the Ems to the north—whose estuaries and marshlands form its coastal landscape. The region is associated mainly with the German state of Lower Saxony and includes several coastal districts and towns along the North Sea, including Bremerhaven, Emden, Oldenburg, Wilhelmshaven, and surrounding districts. The central towns are connected by a network of roads and rail lines and serve as hubs for maritime trade, industry, and tourism.

The coastal ports anchor the regional economy. Bremerhaven is one of Germany's largest container and logistics hubs, while Wilhelmshaven hosts deep-water facilities at JadeWeserPort. Emden is another important port with shipyards and automotive logistics. Beyond ports, the region has shipbuilding, offshore wind energy, agriculture, and tourism based on beaches and nature reserves.

The Weser-Ems region is characterized by a mix of urban and rural communities, with historic East Frisian and North German Low Saxon influences. The landscape includes marshes, geest, and coastal dunes, and the area supports cultural traditions, museums, and regional festivals.

The designation is used for regional planning and statistical purposes within Lower Saxony and for tourism promotion; it is not a separate state. It serves as a reference for economic development and cultural heritage.