Discover Hohenkirchen

Hohenkirchen brings together two specific themes for planning your trip: the architectural and furnishing history of St. Sixtus and Sinicius Church, and the island in Wangermeer with its promenade bridge. The wider Wangerland destination offers additional places and leisure activities. You can first decide whether you would like to combine your stay with culture, waterside walks, or other activities.

St. Sixtus and Sinicius Church

The late Romanesque granite ashlar church was built in 1143 on a 6.50-meter-high dwelling mound. Its treasures include the baptismal font from 1260, the Ludwig Münstermann altar dating from 1620/28, and a Joachim Kayser organ from 1694/99. The dates therefore span the medieval baptismal font, the altar, and the later organ. Concerts are held in the church during the summer months. If you are planning to attend a concert, check the latest dates in advance.

The church in Hohenkirchen is the endpoint of the Wangerland Pilgrimage Route, which runs from St. Mary’s Church in Schillig to the Church of St. Sixtus and Sinicius. This connects the church building with a specific route between the two places. As the route’s presentation and details may change, check the latest route information before setting out.

Island and paths at Wangermeer

You can reach a large island in Wangermeer on foot or by bicycle via a 325-meter-long promenade bridge. The bridge offers a clearly defined outing: you can visit the island as part of a walk or bike ride. Wangermeer also has various walking trails with varied views of the lake’s natural surroundings.

More experiences in the wider Wangerland destination

In the wider Wangerland destination, Wangermeer and Hooksmeer are inland lakes offering water sports unaffected by the tides. Activities and how they are organized may vary by season. Many bird species, including rare ones, have settled at Wangermeer; the lake also provides a habitat for a wide variety of fish. For bike rides through Wangerland, the junction map lets you plan your own route across a network of more than 200 kilometers of flat paths. Check the latest map before setting out.

The places and attractions also vary: the beach in Horumersiel is a green beach with soft grass right by the North Sea, offering an alternative to a sandy beach. The Wangerland National Park House in Minsen has around 250 m² of exhibition space devoted to the Wadden Sea, renewable energy, and climate protection; multimedia features invite you to actively explore the Wadden Sea. Check the latest visitor information before your visit. The Seashell Museum in Hooksiel has exhibits ranging from tiny snails to shells larger than the palm of your hand.

Leisure activities in Wangerland

Buhl Activity Park offers soccer golf, e-skating, canoeing, land sailing, stand-up paddling, and blob jumping. Soccer golf features 18 holes ranging from 25 to 90 meters in length, as well as numerous obstacles on hilly terrain. Beginners can take introductory stand-up paddling courses that cover basic paddling and steering techniques. The list of activities therefore includes both various ways to get active and courses for beginners to stand-up paddling.

The North Sea Play City Wangerland is a covered, all-weather indoor play park for children up to twelve years old. Its 5,000 m² include various carousels, a roller coaster, bumper cars, a large sandbox with electric diggers, and a climbing area. Unlike the lakeside walks or the church’s historical themes, this is a standalone leisure activity for children in Wangerland.

When planning, it helps to distinguish between Hohenkirchen’s specific attractions related to the church and Wangermeer, and the other places and activities in the wider Wangerland area. This way, you can decide which destinations are relevant to your hotel stay.

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