Discover Pogum on the Dollart

Pogum lies where the western bank of the Ems meets the Dollart and still has a small Muhdehafen harbour. Local highlights range from the aisleless church and fishing waters to a nearby viewpoint. A regional circular route is another option for longer cycling trips.

The Dollart and cycling

Near Dyksterhusen, the former drilling platform offers a fine view over the Dollart bay, not far from Pogum. The International Dollard Route covers a much larger area: this circular cycle route is about 300 kilometres long and runs through the regional districts of Leer and Emsland in Lower Saxony, as well as the Dutch province of Groningen. This puts a nearby viewpoint and a long-distance circular route side by side as options for outings of different scales.

Church and local history

Pogum’s Evangelical Lutheran aisleless church dates from 1776. Its organ was built by Johann Adam Berner in 1758/59, making it older than the church building. The church also contains tombstones from the 11th century, considered the oldest in East Frisia. The tombstones, organ and church building bring several historical layers together in one place.

The Kreierrennen associated with Pogum used to be held regularly in summer and attracted up to 1,000 spectators to the Dollart. It is part of the town’s history of events.

Fishing and practical information

The Wymeerer Sieltief is a stretch of fishing water between the Schafwegbrücke bridge in Pogum and the Dyksterhusen sluice. With a little luck, you can catch eel, pike, carp, zander, whitefish, tench or flounder there. The fishing waters along the Wymeerer Sieltief are generally accessible at any time; statutory closed seasons apply. Fishing permits for the Wymeerer Sieltief are available from the Ditzum Tourist Information Office, Sielstr. 13, on presentation of a sport fishing licence.

At the Pogum pumping station, the rest areas have several individual benches, picnic tables and a shelter. The Dörphus Pogum can be rented by individuals or groups. It is open during special events, such as a May celebration, on New Year’s Eve and for a bathtub race. If you would like to combine your visit with one of these occasions, check the event dates.

Jemgum as an additional point of historical interest

Jemgum, the wider destination, has its own historical landmarks. The former harbour of Jemgum was established on an old tidal creek that led inland from the Ems; the marketplace is now located there. As early as the 15th century, the main town was an important market town with urban features. The Alba House dates from 1576, and the gallery-style Dutch windmill from 1756. Jemgum’s church was built in the 13th century as the church of the Johanniter Kommende.

The Jemgum Dairy and Milk Museum uses exhibits and additional oral and written information to explain the connections between milk production, processing and consumption. Tea and dairy products are served at the mill café in Jemgum Mill; check whether it is currently open before visiting. In this way, the museum, architectural history and former harbour function complement the topics relating to Pogum without conflating them.

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