Harbour Jemgum

The active boat harbour near Jemgum is run by the WSV Luv-Up Jemgum sailing club Facilities include: 45 berths (approx. 40 permanent and some visitor spots) . Pontoons and mooring poles; berths for boats up to ~16 m, width ~4 m, depth max ~2 m Shore power & water connections, sanitary facilities, and a clubhouse restaurant called "Bootshuys“ with toilets and showers Food and fuel supplies available in town (~500–800 m away) Navigation & Mooring Tips The harbour floors out at low tide, with very soft mud—entry and exit are possible only around high tide The approach channel sits just north-west of buoy “Emstonne 110”; keep your boat centered to avoid grounding Mooring ropes should be crossed due to strong currents from passing vessels that generate outward pull . Surroundings & Amenities The waterfront has a playground, picnic benches, and scenic spots by the Ems An excellent Restaurant, the Luv Up’s Bootshuys, serves local dishes, coffee, icecream, and cake along the nearby harbour trail Within Jemgum municipality , the Harbour & Fisheries Museum exhibits local maritime and sluice history Transport & Events The passenger ferry “Dollard” departs from Ditzum, Jemgum municipality to Emden and Delfzijl (NL) several times a week in summer, offering scenic trips along the Dollard Route Events such as harbour festivals, guided sailing for Club members and cultural gatherings take place at the harbour Jemgum historically had a tideway harbour, central to the village's trade, built on an old tidal channel from the Ems River. This harbour handled peat, sand, bricks, and other regional goods starting from the 15th century onwards Brick production and a local shipyard emerged in the 18th century. However, after road improvements and dike construction in the 1970s, the original harbour lost its Ems connection. Today, it’s a village market square with no direct tidal access Ideal for sailing enthusiasts navigating the Ems estuary, families enjoying waterfront facilities, or cyclists on scenic routes—many praise it as a “wonderful view of the Ems” stop along local bike paths