Holiday apartment in Tinallinge: Wierde, church and nature
Accommodation in Tinallinge
Tinallinge combines a wierde landscape with evidence of the village’s history and a nature reserve on its southern edge. Architectural heritage, an old clock mechanism, the Ossengang, a marked route and a meadow bird area give the village a variety of themes for walks, sightseeing and nature observation. The Vijf Wierdenroute, the church and the Ossengang each offer their own focal points for your time in Tinallinge.
Wierde and architectural heritage in Tinallinge
The wierde village of Tinallinge probably originated around 500 BC. The wierde on which Tinallinge is situated was designated an archaeological monument in 2003. This wierde is predominantly home to houses of the middle and working classes along picturesque streets. Their architectural styles form part of the village scenes that can be observed during a walk through Tinallinge. Visitors interested in culture can use the wierde, the houses and the settlement history as points of reference.
Ter Weer is a farm with a two-part barn. The transversely positioned front house has one storey, a basement and a hipped roof. The Ter Weer borg, by contrast, was demolished in 1720. The village’s history extends from the probable origin of the wierde village around 500 BC to the demolition of the Ter Weer borg in 1720.
Church, clock mechanism and Ossengang
The clock mechanism in Tinallinge church was built in 1545. It is the oldest clock mechanism in the province of Groningen. The dial of the old clock can still be seen in the church. Key addresses for the Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk are Roordaweg 10, Kerkpad 4 and De Vennenweg 1. For those interested in history, the clock mechanism is therefore one of the church’s special details.
The Ossengang is suitable for a walk around Tinallinge. A guided tour of Tinallinge with village guide John Vaneman can include the Ossengang. Depending on your wishes, the tour can pass various monuments and beautiful Groningen houses. A visit to the church can also be part of the tour. This makes it possible to combine the route, monuments, houses and church in a single village walk.
Routes and nature for active days
The Vijf Wierdenroute is a 20.3 km marked recreational route that can be used year-round. Its length makes it an activity in its own right. Anyone planning to complete the full route should allow a longer period of time. The route can be chosen throughout the year, independently of any particular season. The 20.3 kilometres provide a fixed framework for an active day in Tinallinge and make the full route a clearly plannable excursion.
On the southern edge of Tinallinge lies the approximately 26-hectare, eponymous Tinallinge nature reserve, managed by Natuurmonumenten. The area is a meadow bird habitat. Lapwings, redshanks and black-tailed godwits, among others, breed there. Tinallinge also has a rest point called “Rustpunt Tinallinge”.
Other places for planning your trip
Winsum, Garnwerd, Baflo, Rasquert, Adorp and Saaxumhuizen
To the overarching travel overview: Winsum.
