Discover Krummhörn: Wadden Sea, village churches and culture

Krummhörn offers plenty of options for your stay: Wadden Sea nature and birdwatching, the history of a village church, windmills as local landmarks, and a range of activities for play and sport. Village life, civic engagement, established community structures and local clubs also shape the character of the municipality. Krummhörn comprises 19 villages. A good starting point for planning your trip is to first choose the experiences you want to shape your stay. You can then use these to guide your search for suitable accommodation.

Wadden Sea nature and insights into coastal life

At the National Park House in Greetsiel, an interactive exhibition explores the nature of the Wadden Sea, coastal protection and fishing. It also shows the seasonal changes in the Wadden Sea around Leybucht Bay. Visitors can explore a range of topics relating to the coastal landscape and how it is used. If you would like to experience nature beyond the exhibition, you can join a birdwatching excursion along the dike or in the Leyhörn nature reserve. The National Park House also offers guided mudflat walks in Krummhörn and guided tours about crab fishing. The exhibition, birdwatching and the two tour themes offer different focuses for planning your excursions.

Village churches and windmills as cultural landmarks

In Rysum, the village church’s construction history spans from the second half of the 12th century to the raising of its tower in 1585. The church houses one of the world’s oldest playable organs, dating from 1457. You can also arrange a guided tour: tours of the Evangelical Reformed Church in Rysum are available by prior arrangement. Confirm the details before your visit. In Greetsiel, the twin windmills are striking landmarks that define the village and are popular meeting places. Together, the church, organ and windmills offer a different way to experience Krummhörn than its nature and leisure activities.

Play, exercise and routes on the water

Upleward’s dry beach is a 9,000-square-metre leisure, play and sports facility with sand, located directly behind the dike. Facilities include a pirate ship, water play area, seating areas, and volleyball and beach soccer facilities. These features make it a practical option for including play and exercise in your excursion plans. Krummhörn also has Nordic walking routes and water trails. The inland waterways offer another perspective: they stretch towards Emden and the Großes Meer lake in Südbrookmerland. There are moorings and boats for hire along the waterways, allowing you to explore the area from the water.

Getting here and choosing accommodation to suit your plans

The East Frisian Agricultural Museum in Campen can be reached by bus route 422, getting off at the Jan-Edzards-Straße stop. Check the bus times before setting off. The museum can also be reached by bicycle from all directions. When comparing accommodation, consider which themes matter to you: birdwatching and the Wadden Sea, church and organ history, play and sports activities, or routes on the water. Having a clear focus can help you tailor your search to your own excursion plans. Also consider where you would like to be based, rather than deciding solely on a general idea of the destination.

Discover more places

Discover more destinations: Hamswehrum, Pewsum, Eilsum, Visquard, Rysum, Loquard, Campen, Greetsiel and Upleward.

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