Jever

Jever
The Friesisches Brauhaus, where Jever beer is brewed
Location of Jever within Friesland district
Location of Jever
Jever
Jever
Coordinates: 53°34′28″N 7°54′03″E / 53.57444°N 7.90083°E / 53.57444; 7.90083
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictFriesland
Government
 • Mayor (2021–26) Jan Edo Albers (Ind.)
Area
 • Total
42.13 km2 (16.27 sq mi)
Elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)
 • Total
14,913
 • Density354.0/km2 (916.8/sq mi)
DemonymJeveraner
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
26441
Dialling codes04461
Vehicle registrationFRI
Websitewww.stadt-jever.de

Jever (German pronunciation: [ˈjeːfɐ] ) is the capital of the district of Friesland in Lower Saxony, Germany. The name Jever is usually associated with a major brand of beer, Jever Pilsener, which is produced there. The city is also a popular holiday resort. Jever was granted city status in 1536. Unofficially Jever is sometimes referred to as Marienstadt (Maria city) in reference to Maria of Jever, the last independent ruler of the city. The inhabitants of Jever are named Jeveraner ("Jeverans").