Discover Critzum

A specific cultural point of interest in Critzum is the church. Its history dates back to the 13th century; Romanesque origins can be seen in some of its windows, while inside there is a Baroque pulpit from the second half of the 17th century. This makes it a local focal point for travelers who want to take architecture and history into account when choosing where to stay. The wider destination of Jemgum offers additional historical and landscape-related themes of its own.

The church in Critzum: Romanesque traces and Baroque features

The church dates from the 13th century. Its Romanesque origins are still visible in some of the windows; the pulpit, by contrast, dates from the second half of the 17th century and thus belongs to a later period. Distinguishing between these periods helps put the different elements into context without attributing a single style to the entire building. During your visit, you can look for the windows as evidence of the church’s Romanesque beginnings and take a closer look at the Baroque pulpit inside.

The church can be visited at any time. Admission is free, and donations are optional. If you are making a special trip to visit, you should check the visitor information in advance. This makes the church an easy-to-understand place to visit, while its architectural history also makes it interesting for visitors who want to explore historical details more closely.

More to discover in the wider destination of Jemgum

Jemgum is associated with cycling through maritime and rural landscapes, as well as regional cuisine. A broader route is a roughly 300-kilometer German-Dutch circular tour. It passes along waterways, through small settlements, fishing villages, port towns and cultural sites, and extends as far as Borkum. Its approximate length gives an idea of the route’s wide-ranging scope; if you are planning a current itinerary, you should check the route in advance.

Changes to the townscape also offer a glimpse into Jemgum’s history. The former harbor was established on an old tidal creek that led inland from the Ems. The marketplace is now located on this site. The main settlement of Jemgum was already an important market town with urban features in the 15th century. The harbor’s development and the history of the market thus offer different ways to explore the town’s past.

Several historic buildings can be dated: the Alba House in Jemgum dates from 1576, the former weigh house from 1589, and the mill—a Dutch-style smock mill with a gallery—from 1756. Jemgum’s church is from a different period: it was built in the 13th century as the church of the Johanniter commandery. Jemgum Harbor is now a marina. The Sielhus, meanwhile, is the former home of the sluice keeper; the Jemgum Local History and Culture Association regularly holds events there. If you are planning to attend an event, you should check the relevant dates.

The Jemgum Milk and Dairy Museum uses exhibits and supplementary oral and written information to explain the connections between milk production, processing and consumption. The story thus runs from production through processing to consumption. The mill café at Jemgum Mill serves tea and dairy products. If you are planning to stop by, you should check in advance whether the café is currently open.

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