Explore Uithuizermeeden through several specific themes: the Mariakerk combines a medieval church building with a much later tower; the Rensumaborg is first mentioned around 1500; and the Wytsemakooi was originally a duck decoy. The Eemstuin also has a farm shop selling vegetables grown on its own land. When planning your visit, it is worth noting the differences: architectural history, a historic estate and shopping appeal to different interests and have different visiting arrangements.
Mariakerk and Rensumaborg: different dates
The Mariakerk in Uithuizermeeden was built in the mid-13th century. Its 48.5-metre-high tower was designed by Allert Meijer and built in the early 18th century. The church and tower therefore represent two building phases. The Rensumaborg is first mentioned around 1500; its interior spans the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. These details mark different points in time: for the church, they concern the building and its tower; for the Rensumaborg, they concern its first mention and interior.
Access to the Rensumaborg and Wytsemakooi
The grounds of the Rensumaborg are open to the public, but the building itself cannot be visited. The Wytsemakooi once belonged to the Rensumaborg in Uithuizermeeden. Originally, it was a duck decoy—a historic trapping site—and it can only be visited on a guided tour. These are different types of visits to consider during your stay: the grounds are open to the public, whereas the Wytsemakooi can only be visited as part of a guided tour.
Packaging culture at Museum Het Behouden Blik
Museum Het Behouden Blik displays a diverse collection of tin cans and curiosities dating from 1880 to 1980. Its focus is a large collection of Dutch decorative tin packaging, offering insights into Dutch society. This hundred-year span gives the subject its own historical context. The focus is therefore not only on the objects, but also on design, packaging and social context. Visitors more interested in everyday and social culture than in architectural history will find a relevant focus here.
Vegetables grown on its own land at the Eemstuin
The Eemstuin in Uithuizermeeden, at Paaptilsterweg 7, offers another practical option. The farm shop sells fresh vegetables grown on its own land, straight from the field; shopping is self-service. Its own produce and self-service make the farm shop a different kind of destination from the historic sites. If you plan to visit the farm shop, check the latest information about its products and opening arrangements in advance. The Wytsemakooi can only be visited on a guided tour; at the Eemstuin, by contrast, shopping in the farm shop is self-service.
Discover more destinations: Oudeschip, Warffum, Uithuizen, Roodeschool, Eemshaven.
See the overarching travel guide: Eemsmond.
