Termunten lies on the Eems-Dollard, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Wadden Sea. The village combines a wierde village with a rectangular layout, the 13th-century Ursus Church and Batterij Fiemel, part of the Atlantic Wall, with nature experiences along the Dollard. When planning your trip, you can choose between local and military history, birdwatching and paths along the dike.

Village character and history

In the Middle Ages, Termunten was an important trading centre on the coast and the River Munte. Ursus Church dates from the 13th century. Together, the village layout, its former trade and the church offer several historical points of interest; Batterij Fiemel adds the military heritage of the Atlantic Wall.

The tower of Ursus Church offers wide-ranging views over the Eems and Dollard. The view depends on access to the tower. Check access before your visit if you plan to go up.

The Dollard and its birdlife

Bezoekerscentrum Dollard lies just below Termunten and is a good starting point for discovering the Dollard. From the viewing point, you can see the birdlife in the Polder Breebaart. From there, you can walk along Polder Breebaart over the sea dike; the route offers lovely views of the Dollard.

Punt van Reide is a 53-hectare peninsula outside the dikes and a remnant of the once-prosperous Reiderland. The area provides suitable habitat for coastal and meadow birds. Access is restricted: Punt van Reide is closed to the public; guided excursions are possible several times a year outside the breeding season.

From spring to autumn, the Zeehondenkijkwand is located on the sea dike in Termunten near Punt van Reide. There, you can observe seals and their pups in their natural environment without disturbing them. At the viewing point, you can see the birdlife in Polder Breebaart; at the seasonal viewing wall, you can see seals and their pups.

Routes for different interests

The Termunten–Woldendorp–Fiemel pilgrimage route follows a footpath to Ursus Church. The Dollard walk starts at the Het Groninger Landschap visitor centre at Dallingeweersterweg 30. Dogs are not allowed on this walk. Check the trail conditions and current route rules before setting out.

The Dollardkwelder walking trail offers a different way to experience the landscape: from the dike, it lets you walk a short distance into a protected salt marsh. The routes therefore lead to different destinations—the church, the Dollard or the salt marshes.

Cycling in the regional context

In the wider Groningen region, the LF Kustroute runs along the sea dike towards the Dollard and connects with shorter cycling and walking routes. It adds a regional coastal route to the options, alongside the routes described to individual destinations.

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