Jarmen lies directly on the southern bank of the Peene. Its riverside location, harbor and historic buildings give visitors several distinct themes to explore during a stay. At the Peenekai, old harbor warehouses stand alongside newer grain silos; the Jarmen Art Mill was built at the harbor in 1907. This juxtaposition links the image of the harbor with the town’s industrial history. The St. Mary’s Church, the markets and the town park at the western edge of town round out the picture. If you choose Jarmen as an overnight destination, you can focus on river and transport history, architecture or motorball.
The Peene, the harbor and transport history
The Peene crossing has a long history of transport. A ferry at Jarmen was first mentioned in 1368. Ferry service ended in 1863, after a wooden drawbridge was built. Its location at the Peene ferry made Jarmen a transport and trading hub. The new Peene Bridge on the L 35, formerly the B 96, connects Jarmen directly with the northern bank of the Peene. The A 20 motorway bridge also connects Jarmen with this bank. The sequence of ferry, drawbridge and bridges shows how the Peene crossing has changed over time and gives the town’s history a clear transport focus.
St. Mary’s Church and its furnishings
The Neo-Gothic St. Mary’s Church was consecrated in 1863. Notable features of its furnishings include a Grüneberg organ dating from 1911 and a bell from 1409. The choir features colorful stained glass windows created shortly before the First World War. The church’s design and furnishings therefore span different periods: the bell dates from the Middle Ages, the church was consecrated in the 19th century, and the organ and stained glass were added later. For a cultural and historical perspective on Jarmen, the church offers more than a single date of construction.
Old and New Market Squares: distinct character
The triangular Old Market Square near the church forms a peaceful small-town ensemble. The New Market Square has a different focus: at its center stands a war memorial commemorating the period 1866–1871; the square has been renovated. Also on the New Market Square is an old, now altered rectory with a four-column portico. The Waterstraat House at New Market Square 5 dates from 1912 and features distinctive Art Nouveau elements. The town hall also tells the story of several building phases: it was built in the early 19th century, renovated around 1966 and bears a town chronicle on its gable. The buildings thus present different styles and periods side by side, rather than offering a single historical image of the town.
Town park and motorball
The town park lies at the western edge of Jarmen, on the road toward Demmin. Its features include a memorial to the First and Second World Wars and the motorball stadium. The stadium’s playing surface was paved in 2015. This sporting connection adds to the town’s architectural and church history. In other words, you can explore Jarmen through its history of the Peene and transport, as well as its churches, markets and motorball.
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