Rysum
Aerial view of Rysum
Aerial view of Rysum
Coat of arms of Rysum
Location of Rysum
Rysum is located in Germany
Rysum
Rysum
Rysum is located in Lower Saxony
Rysum
Rysum
Coordinates: 53°22′46″N 7°02′08″E / 53.37949°N 7.03542°E / 53.37949; 7.03542
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictAurich
MunicipalityKrummhörn
Area
  Metro
10.06 km2 (3.88 sq mi)
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Population
  Metro
689
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
26736
Dialling codes04927

Rysum is a village located 15 kilometers west of Emden in the region of East Frisia, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is part of the municipality of Krummhörn. The village is home to the Rysum organ, one of the earliest pipe organs in playable condition.

The village, built on a warft, was first mentioned in the 10th century. The Church of Rysum dates from the 15th century.[1]

References

  1. "Rysum". Wierden en terpen (in Dutch). Retrieved 17 October 2023.


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