Krummhörn
Krummhörn, a municipality made up of 19 picturesque villages near the North Sea coast, exemplifies authentic East Frisia. Characterized by historic warf villages, magnificent Gulf farms, windmills, and proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Wadden Sea, Krummhörn is ideally suited for a relaxed and varied convertible tour in Lower Saxony. Especially in beautiful weather, the wide landscape with its straight paths and green dikes invites enjoyable open-air driving.
From the famous Pilsumer Lighthouse to dreamy warf villages
A true landmark of Krummhörn is the Pilsumer Lighthouse – known from Otto films and a popular photo subject. Towering high on the dike, it offers a fantastic view of the North Sea and the adjacent marshland. The drive there through the flat plains conveys a genuine North Sea feeling. Just a few minutes away lies Greetsiel, the heart of Krummhörn: With its historic harbor, twin windmills, and charming old town, this fishing village is a must on any tour through the region.
The other villages of Krummhörn – such as Rysum, Pewsum, or Uttum – also enchant with their listed churches, thatched-roof houses, and vibrant history. Rysum, for instance, is home to one of the oldest playable organs in Europe and is surrounded by a picture-book landscape that is perfect for exploring in an open car. The villages are mostly located on warfs, meaning artificially raised hills that once provided protection against storm floods – a fascinating relic from earlier times.
The perfect convertible tour through Krummhörn
A convertible tour through Krummhörn not only promises wide views over fields and wind turbines but also small surprises along the way: farm cafés with homemade cakes, craftwork in old barns, or windmills that are now used as museums or galleries. Particularly attractive is the route along the dikes to Campen, where Germany's tallest lighthouse is located. The contrast between historic marshland and technical engineering here is particularly impressive.
The region offers ideal conditions for a cozy drive, as traffic is low, the roads are well-developed, and the distances between the villages are pleasantly short. This allows many destinations to be conveniently reached in a day, without the drive turning into a hectic rush – perfect for a leisurely convertible tour in Lower Saxony. And for those seeking tranquility, there is always a spot for a small break by the roadside among sheep, ditches, and wide horizons.
Rural calm meets North Sea wind
Krummhörn is not a loud destination filled with overflowing sights – therein lies its charm. The region unfolds its beauty in the small, the uneventful, and the original. For convertible drivers looking to experience a piece of real East Frisia away from the well-known tourist routes, Krummhörn is a wonderful tip. Whether during a stopover in Greetsiel, visiting a windmill, or walking on the dike – the mix of expansive landscape, Frisian culture, and maritime breeze makes every drive a little vacation for the soul.