Stone House and Historic Garden
The Bunderhee Stone House consists of a three-storey medieval stone tower from the 14th century and a Baroque extension from the 17th century. The two parts of the building reveal different periods of construction in a single building. The Stone House also has a permanent exhibition on the history of the building and the East Frisian chieftains. The architecture and exhibition highlight different aspects: the building’s construction phases, its history and that of the chieftains.
The 1.5-hectare historic garden at Hof Tammen in Bunderhee was designed around 1900 by Jan Vroom, a garden architect from Oldambt in the Netherlands. Alongside the construction history of the Stone House, the garden offers another perspective on cultural history: here, the focus is on the design of a historic estate. The themes are easy to distinguish: the tower, extension and exhibition at the Stone House, and the garden’s size, the period when it was planned and its designer at Hof Tammen.
Activities and Cycling Routes
The Polderhof in Bunderhee is a venue for the Tidal Concerts; the programme of individual concerts is seasonal. If attending a concert is important to you, check the specific dates in advance. The Polderhof also offers riding lessons for beginners and advanced riders. The offerings have different focuses: seasonal concert dates to plan around on the one hand, and riding lessons for two experience levels on the other.
Two routes lead to the Bunderhee Stone House. The International Dollard Route takes you there via a short detour from Bunde; the “Tour to the White Lady” passes through Bunde on its way to the Stone House. Your choice therefore depends on the route described: a short detour on the International Dollard Route or a tour that passes through Bunde. Check the route details before setting off.
A Broader Look at Bunde
Other historic buildings in the wider destination of Bunde add to the regional perspective. The Bunde Mill was built in 1869 and expanded in 1911 into a four-storey gallery Dutch windmill with an octagonal upper section and a brick base. The two dates show the difference between the original construction and the later expansion; the upper section and base also describe the mill’s distinctive form.
The Evangelical Reformed Church of Bunde, formerly St Martin’s Church, stands in the town centre and is one of East Frisia’s most notable cruciform churches. Its nave was built in the early 13th century, while the other parts were constructed in several phases. The transept and rectangular choir feature elements of Romano-Gothic style. The church can therefore be considered in terms of its date of origin, construction phases and architectural features.
In the Dollart Nature and Culture Park, old dikes, mills, dike sluices and other historic features are marked with signs. Visitors can explore and visit these sites by bicycle. The Dollart Museum is located at RheiderlandstraĂźe 3 in Bunde. This broader look at Bunde ranges from individual buildings to historic traces in the park.
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