Sieltor Greetsiel, Memorial and tourist attraction in Krummhörn, Germany
Sieltor Greetsiel is a red-brick sluice gate built in 1798, located at the entrance to the harbor in the village of Greetsiel, in the Krummhörn district of Lower Saxony. The structure features a round arch wide enough for boats to pass through, connecting the inland waterway to the North Sea.
The structure was built in 1798 during the period of Prussian rule, and its construction marked an important step in the water management of the Greetsiel area. Over the following centuries, the harbor shifted from a trading port to a fishing port, while the gate remained in use throughout.
The Sieltor stands at the entrance to Greetsiel's harbor and is a familiar landmark for people who live and work near the water. Visitors crossing it can look directly out toward the boats moored in the harbor, which gives a sense of how tightly connected the village is to the sea.
The Sieltor is easy to reach on foot and sits right at the edge of Greetsiel's harbor, where most of the village's points of interest are gathered. A visit combines naturally with a walk along Sielstraße, where many of the old houses with decorated gables can be seen.
Although no original construction drawings exist for the Sieltor, a 3D scan was carried out in recent years to produce a detailed digital model of the structure. This digital record now serves as the reference for any future repair or maintenance work on the arch.
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