Nortmoor can be explored through a range of interests: insights into Bünting’s business operations, historic buildings and the Stork Route through the Jümme region each offer a distinct perspective. There are also practical details for travelling by bus and for motorhome visitors. If you are looking for accommodation, you can first decide which of these themes will shape your stay: tea and business history, architecture or cycling.

The Bünting Visitor Centre and Tea

The Bünting Visitor Centre offers insights into the company’s operations and various departments; guided tours are available in Nortmoor. The centre’s shop offers a range of speciality teas. This means visitors can explore the company and browse the shop’s tea selection as two distinct interests. If you are planning to take a tour, check the current arrangements before your visit, as they may change.

Brickwork, Monastery Stones and Gulfhaus

St. George’s Church was built of brick in 1751; old stones from Barthe Monastery were also used in its construction. Its date, brickwork and the origin of its building materials offer concrete details about its history. The village community centre is particularly worth seeing and is housed in an old Gulfhaus. Architecture enthusiasts can thus appreciate different features: the church’s date and the stones used in its construction, and the old Gulfhaus that houses the village community centre.

The Stork Route, Bus Services and Motorhome Parking

Alongside its architectural attractions, the Stork Route offers a focus on cycling. It passes through the Jümme region, including the member municipalities of Detern, Filsum and Nortmoor and their localities. Bus route 623 runs between Augustfehn ZOB and Leer ZOB, stopping in Detern, Filsum and Nortmoor. Check the current timetable before travelling, as transport information may change. There are three centrally located motorhome parking spaces by the new bakery. If you plan to use them, check availability before travelling.

More to Explore in the Wider Destination of Leer

The wider destination of Leer offers more cultural and natural attractions. Schloss Evenburg in Leer is a cultural monument of regional significance, comprising the three-part ensemble of the castle, park and outer courtyard. Since May 2014, it has been open with a permanent exhibition on the life and economic activities of an aristocratic family in the 19th century, and serves as a centre for garden culture. Public guided tours of Leer take in sights including the old town hall, the historic weigh house and Haus Samson; the tour lasts 1.5 hours. The museum harbour in Leer is freely accessible year-round and is operated and maintained by the Schipperklottje. In the northwest of Leer lies the Westerhammrich local recreation area. It covers about 1 km², with a lake of about 15 ha at its centre; it also has walking and cycling paths, places to stop and observation points.

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