Discover what you’ve got: Ezinge
Ezinge is sometimes referred to as the ‘Pompeii of the North’, and with good reason. The village is internationally renowned for the excavations of farmsteads dating from 600 BC to the fifth century AD. When you visit Ezinge, you’ll see that the village is situated on a raised hill. This hill, known as a ‘wierde’, was originally constructed by people to protect their homes from flooding. From the beautiful Torenkerk, which stands on this ‘wierde’, you have a magnificent view over the Middag-Humsterland National Landscape.
Please note that the campaign images in Ezinge were taken on the grounds of IJsvereniging Ezinge.If you are going to Ezinge yourself, please make sure you do not walk on these grounds.
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Museum Wierdenland
Museum Wierdenland in Ezinge is well worth a visit for its unique archaeological and historical collection. In the museum, you can see remarkable excavations of farms and outbuildings dating from 600 BC to the fifth century AD. One of the most spectacular finds in Groningen’s archaeological history is on display here: a double horse grave containing a dog. Visitors can also learn about the ‘wierden’, man-made mounds that were constructed to protect houses from water.
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Garnwerd
Fifteen minutes' cycling from Ezinge is the picturesque village of Garnwerd. Walking through Garnwerd, it seems as if time has stood still. You can lie on the grass and dive into the Reitdiep if it gets too hot. Combine swimming with a visit to restaurant Garnwerd aan Zee or the historic restaurant Bij Hammingh, which are located next to the 19th-century corn mill De Meeuw. Stretch your legs? Then walk down the narrowest car-accessible street in the Netherlands. Prefer to dive into history instead of water? Then you can take a guided tour of Garnwerd by appointment.
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The church at Ezinge
The church at Ezinge is a classic example of medieval architecture. Built around the 13th century, this brick church is dedicated to Saint Pancratius. The building stands on a wierde, an artificial hill that served as protection against flooding. The church has a free-standing tower, which is quite unique in the Netherlands. Inside, you’ll find beautiful frescoes and an imposing wooden barrel vault. In the summer, the church is open at weekends.
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The Province podcast - Listen to the podcast about the Ezinge cemetery here
Routes in Ezinge
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From mound settlements to borgen
From mound settlements to borgen
Walking route – 8.6 km
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Afternoon in Ezinge
Afternoon in Ezinge
Walking route – 20.4 km
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Afternoon in Humsterland
Afternoon in Humsterland
Walking route – 17.3 km
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Ezinge Abel Stok Canoe Route
Ezinge Abel Stok Canoe Route
Canoe route – 23.3 km
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Ezinge Walk
Ezinge Walk
Walking route – 5.4 km
How to get there
Bus route 36 runs past Ezinge from Winsum to Oldehove and vice versa. This bus runs approximately every hour. If you’re travelling by train from Groningen city centre, first take the train to Winsum and then catch bus route 36 towards Ezinge.
