Detern combines a classicist brick church with a lake where swimming, playing, fishing and relaxing are all part of the experience. Kayaks and canoes are available at the Stickhausen paddle and pedal station. The following places and activities offer specific ideas for your visit.
Church architecture in Detern
St. Stephani and Bartholomäi Church in Detern is a classicist brick hall church with round-arched windows and a mansard roof. It offers a distinctive cultural highlight for anyone who also appreciates architectural style and materials when travelling.
The terms describe different aspects of the building: a hall church refers to its building type, while classicist describes its architectural style. Brick, round-arched windows and a mansard roof make the description specific. The church can therefore be understood not only by its style but also through the interplay of its building material, window shape and roof.
Jümmesee and paddling
The Jümmesee Stickhausen recreational area includes a lake of around 11 hectares and invites visitors to swim, play, fish and relax. These activities offer different ways to spend your time: you can focus on exercise and play, go fishing or simply relax. The approximate area gives you a concrete sense of the lake’s size.
Kayaks and canoes, along with life jackets and dry bags, are available at the Stickhausen paddle and pedal station. Beginners receive a short course in paddling technique. Paddling is another way to enjoy your stay; when choosing, you can consider both the available types of boats and the introduction for beginners. Seasonal operator information may change, so it is worth checking current opening times before making plans.
More cultural attractions in the wider destination of Leer
In the wider destination of Leer, Evenburg Castle offers a trio of attractions: the castle, its park and its outer bailey. Open since May 2014, it features a permanent exhibition about the life and work of an aristocratic family in the 19th century and also serves as a centre for garden culture. The Amsterdam-style gabled house Haus Samson has adorned Leer’s old town since 1643. The former Jewish school in Leer is a memorial and meeting place run by the district of Leer.
Leer’s museums also offer a range of different themes. The local history museum focuses on East Frisian domestic culture and local shipping. The Bünting Tea Museum, spread across two floors, explores the cultivation, production and preparation of tea, as well as the history of East Frisia’s favourite drink. At the Leer Telecommunications Museum, visitors can experience 150 years of communications history through rare exhibits and working technology.
Public guided tours in Leer take in places including the old town hall, the historic weigh house and Haus Samson; the tour lasts 1.5 hours. The guided cycling tour “Around the City by Bike” shares interesting facts about Leer and why the city looks the way it does today. However, it does not always follow well-known or official cycling routes. Visitors can also take a harbour tour of Leer harbour aboard the “Koralle” canal boat. Leer’s museum harbour is open to the public year-round and is operated and maintained by the Schipperklottje.
Landscape in the wider destination of Leer
In the wider destination of Leer, the island of Borkum is part of the district of Leer. Located in the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea, it has been a seaside resort since 1850 and offers dune landscapes, a diverse range of wildlife and plant life, and miles of sandy beaches. The Westerhammrich local recreation area lies in the northwest of Leer and covers around 1 km²; a lake of about 15 hectares forms its centrepiece. Walking and cycling paths, places to rest and observation points offer different ways to enjoy a stay in nature.
Discover more destinations: Neuburg, Ostrhauderfehn, Neukamperfehn, Brinkum, Westoverledingen, Jemgum, Moormerland, Weener.
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