Hollum

Hollum is the largest village on Ameland, Netherlands, one of the West Frisian Islands. It is situated on the westernmost part of the island and had, as of January 2017, a population of 1,165.[3]

Hollum
Village
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Hollum
Location in Ameland municipality
Location in Ameland municipality
Hollum is located in Friesland
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Hollum
Location in the province of Friesland
Hollum is located in Netherlands
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Hollum (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 53°25′N 5°38′E
CountryNetherlands Netherlands
ProvinceFriesland Friesland
MunicipalityAmeland Ameland
Area
[1]
 • Total12.77 km2 (4.93 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
2.2 m (7.2 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total1,285
 • Density100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
9161
Dialing code0519

The village was first mentioned in 1485 as Hollum, and could mean "settlement on a hill/island", however there are more possiblities.[4][5] Hollum developed as an esdorp in the Late Middle Ages. It was originally two settlements which have grown together.[6]

Culture

Prominent in the village is a Dutch Reformed church with foundations from the 12th century and a lighthouse, which is 59 m high, dating from 1880. Another notable feature is the Commandeur huuskes. Commandeur refers to the captain of a whaling ship, as were used during the 18th century to hunt in the Arctic Ocean.

Another notable tourist attraction is the Sorgdragersmuseum, a history museum. The smock mill De Verwachting is in working order.

References
  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 26 April 2022. two entries
  2. "Postcodetool for 9161AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  3. Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2017 - CBS (in Dutch)
  4. "Hollum - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  5. "Hallum - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  6. Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven (2000). "Hollum" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9476 4. Retrieved 26 April 2022.

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