Keitum Historical Points Tour
- 1: 13 pm
- 4,98 km
- 9 m
- 1 m
- 13 m
- 12 m
- Start: Parking lot at St. Severin Church
- Destination: Parking lot at St. Severin Church
Keitum was the island's metropolis in earlier centuries - until Westerland received city rights in 1905.
Families who made their living from seafaring lived here, along with craftsmen and farmers; there was a pastor, a teacher, and a miller. A doctor and a pharmacist first arrived in the 18th century.
Many buildings no longer show their history, so in 2017 information panels - so-called "history points" - were set up in the village to ensure that Keitum's past and its former importance were not forgotten.
This tour takes you through Keitum, taking in all 23 historical sites. A flyer including a map with the locations marked is available at the tourist information offices or for download available.
Families who made their living from seafaring lived here, along with craftsmen and farmers; there was a pastor, a teacher, and a miller. A doctor and a pharmacist first arrived in the 18th century.
Many buildings no longer show their history, so in 2017 information panels - so-called "history points" - were set up in the village to ensure that Keitum's past and its former importance were not forgotten.
This tour takes you through Keitum, taking in all 23 historical sites. A flyer including a map with the locations marked is available at the tourist information offices or for download available.
waypoints
Start
669 m
3,40 km
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Best Season
suitable
depending on the weather
Directions
We begin our tour at the first historical site, St. Severin's Church, and then follow the Old Church Path southwards. This path leads us past the Mühlenhof and Packhaus historical sites. Upon reaching the Weberhof, we turn left onto Am Kliff street for a short detour to Nielsen's Coffee Garden. Passing Haus Flora, we then turn onto Uwe-Jens-Lornsen-Wai. The island's first pharmacy was located here. Next, the Old Frisian House and the Sylt Museum await us. Continuing southwards, we pass the former Frisian Hall and follow the road to the Keitum Mill. From here, we turn left onto Am Tipkenhoog street, which leads us to Helhoog. Along Harhoog, with views of the Keitum Wadden Sea, we reach Kairem Ingiwai, which takes us back to the town center and Gurtstig, where Gustav Jenner's birthplace awaits us. Continuing north on the road, we pass the Landschaftliches Haus (Landscape House), Boy Lornsen's residence, and the Royal Customs House. We turn onto the Alter Kirchenweg (Old Church Path) to reach the Lornsen Monument. Back on the Gurtstig, we see Friedrich Petersen's birthplace, the Old School, and the Old Frisian Inn. We then follow the Munkmarscher Chaussee (Munkmarsch Road) north. On the way back to the parking lot and starting point, we pass the Almshouse, the Rectory, and the Old Train Station.
Route markers
The historical points of interest are indicated by information panels in front of the historical buildings.
Tour features
Accessibility
refreshment possibility
Suitable for bicycles
Good connection to public transport
Suitable for prams
Culturally interesting
Flatly
Arrival & Parking
The church in Keitum, and the starting point of the tour, can be found unmistakably at the northern edge of Keitum on the way to Munkmarsch.
Free parking is available at St. Severin Church in Keitum or alternatively at the roundabout at the western entrance to Keitum.
The starting point for the tour is the "Keitum Kirche" bus stop. Alternatively, the tour can be started at the "Keitum Mitte" bus stop in the town center.
Books
The flyer for the tour is available at the tourist information offices or for download available.
Contact person: in
Ms. Silke from Bremen
author
Organization
Sylt Marketing GmbH
License (master data)
Sylt Marketing GmbH
Our tip
A visit to the Old Frisian House (dating back to 1640) and the Sylt Museum is well worth it! A combination ticket is available for both museums.
safety instructions
Please park, if possible, in the designated free parking areas outside of Keitum instead of in the few parking areas in the village.
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