Pingelhus

Pingelhus is an architectural heritage monument in Aurich standing adjacent to the Ostfriesische Landschaft building. This two-story structure with a gabled roof dates from around 1800 and was originally built to function as a harbor master and freight forwarding facility serving the maritime trade.

The building was constructed around 1800 by Conrad Bernhard Meyer to manage ship operations when the harbor was located where Georgswall now stands. After the harbor was relocated in later times, the Heimatverein Aurich took over the building in 1959 to use it for cultural gatherings.

The name comes from the Low German word 'pingeln', referring to the bell that rang in the tower to announce ship departures to Emden. Visitors can still sense this maritime connection when walking past and imagining the busy harbor days of centuries past.

The building is located in central Aurich near other historic sites and is easily accessible on foot. The local association regularly hosts visitors with events and traditional East Frisian tea ceremonies that provide insight into regional customs.

The ground floor, originally used for storage, was filled in during the harbor reclamation project in 1934. This physical alteration shows how the building was affected by the harbor's relocation and left a permanent mark on its interior layout.

Location: Aurich

GPS coordinates: 53.46801,7.48049

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:43