A 325-metre-long promenade bridge leads to a large island in Wangermeer, which can be reached on foot or by bicycle. St. Sixtus and Sinicius Church offers a second, cultural and historical perspective on Hohenkirchen. This gives you different options when planning your trip: lake and nature, church architecture, and other attractions in the wider Wangerland destination.
St. Sixtus and Sinicius Church
The late Romanesque granite ashlar church of St. Sixtus and Sinicius stands on two dwelling mounds in Hohenkirchen. It was built in 1143 on a mound 6.50 metres high. Its features include a baptismal font dating from 1260, the Ludwig MĂĽnstermann altar from 1620/28, and a Joachim Kayser organ from 1694/99. These dates span the period from the medieval baptismal font to the organ from the late 17th century.
Concerts are held in the church during the summer months. If a concert is important to your travel plans, check the latest dates. The Wangerland Pilgrimage Route also leads to Hohenkirchen Church: it runs from the architecturally distinctive St. Marien Church in Schillig to the Church of St. Sixtus and Sinicius. For specific planning, check the current route and trail details.
Wangermeer: Island, Trails and Nature
Wangermeer is located in Hohenkirchen, within the wider Wangerland destination. A large, round island in the middle of the lake can be reached via the 325-metre-long promenade bridge on foot or by bicycle. There are also various walking trails around Wangermeer, inviting you to take longer walks and enjoy varied views of the lake’s natural surroundings. This offers two distinct options: a clearly defined island destination and longer walks.
The lake provides a habitat for a wide variety of fish; many bird species, including rare ones, have also settled here. In the wider Wangerland destination, the inland lakes Wangermeer and Hooksmeer offer water sports that are independent of the tides. The activities on offer and how they are organised may vary by season. If you have a particular water sport in mind, check the latest information.
For cycling tours, the junction-based map provides a dedicated regional planning framework: in Wangerland, you can use it to plan your own routes along more than 200 kilometres of flat paths. As information about the route network may change, consult the current local map.
More Perspectives in Wangerland
In the wider Wangerland destination, the Wangerland National Park House in Minsen is dedicated to the Wadden Sea. Its approximately 250 square metres of exhibition space offer multimedia ways to experience and explore the Wadden Sea. Renewable energy and climate protection are also among the exhibition topics. Check the latest visitor information before your visit.
The Shell Museum in Hooksiel offers a different focus: its exhibits range from tiny snails to shells larger than the palm of your hand. For a comparison of beach types, Horumersiel is another example in the wider Wangerland destination. There, right on the North Sea, is a green beach with soft grass, offering an alternative to a sandy beach.
The church, island bridge and walking trails give Hohenkirchen its own points of interest; the exhibitions and beach offer additional topics in Wangerland. When choosing your destination, you can therefore weigh up whether to focus on church architecture and the lake or include other cultural and scenic aspects of the wider Wangerland area.
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