In Kollumerzwaag, you can explore architectural history and nature in different ways: the Alde Tsjerke is a single-nave church dating from the 12th century; its windows and three-sided chancel date from the 15th century. The It Lauwerspoelpaad is an approximately half-hour circular walk to the Lauwerspoel. There are also numerous walking and cycling routes in the surrounding area. This lets you focus on buildings or a walk outdoors and factor the approximate duration of the circular walk into your plans.
Alde Tsjerke: architectural history from the 12th to the 20th century
The Alde Tsjerke is a single-nave church dating from the 12th century and a Rijksmonument. Its windows and three-sided chancel date from the 15th century. If you are interested in architectural history, these features let you trace different periods within a single building.
The unarticulated gable-roofed tower also dates from the 12th century. It was partially demolished and repaired in 1872; a further restoration followed in 1960, based on plans by A. Baart jr. The organ adds another datable detail to this architectural history: it was built by Bakker & Timmenga in Leeuwarden in 1904.
The Alde Tsjerke is listed as participating in Tsjerkepaad for the first time in 2026. Throughout the 2026 Tsjerkepaad period, the church is open from 13:30 to 17:00. If you plan to visit, check the specific Tsjerkepaad dates in advance.
Two farms on Foarwei
The listed buildings at Foarwei 145 and Foarwei 149 also have distinct features. Foarwei 145 is a Rijksmonument: a small farm with a thatched roof. Foarwei 149 is also a Rijksmonument and is described as a farm with a thatched roof and an associated bakehouse. They therefore share the farm and roof style; the small farm at number 145 and the bakehouse at number 149 distinguish the building types described. If you are interested in rural architecture, these features offer specific points of comparison.
Lauwerspoel and It Lauwerspoelpaad
The Lauwerspoel is an old pingo remnant with open water and wet woodland. Its dense vegetation provides a habitat for insects, birds and small mammals. There is a bench and an information board beside the Lauwerspoel. The landform, habitats and these wayfinding features give the nature area several aspects to keep in mind during your visit.
The It Lauwerspoelpaad is an approximately half-hour circular walk from Tsjerkestrjitte via the Lauwerspoel to Tsjerkepaad. The route was established in 2025 and is part of Recreatieschap Marrekrite’s network of walking junctions. The stated duration makes the walk easy to plan as a standalone activity; it can be distinguished from the numerous walking and cycling routes in the area around Kollumersweach.
To choose between the local attractions, it helps to consider their different focuses: the Alde Tsjerke and the farms highlight datable architectural features, while the Lauwerspoel focuses on landscape and habitat. The approximately half-hour loop also gives you a specific time frame for planning an outdoor activity. If you want to include more exercise, there are numerous walking and cycling routes in the surrounding area.
Discover more destinations: Kollumerpomp, Warfstermolen, Oudwoude, Burum, Kollum, Westergeest
See the broader travel overview: Kollumerland En Nieuwkruisland.
