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 | |
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Village | |
![]() Hollum | |
![]() Location in Ameland municipality | |
![]() ![]() Hollum Location in the province of Friesland ![]() ![]() Hollum Hollum (Netherlands) | |
Coordinates: 53°25′N 5°38′E | |
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Area | |
• Total | 12.77 km2 (4.93 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 1,285 |
• Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 9161 |
Dialing code | 0519 |
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.
- lighthouse Bornrif
- museum Sorgdrager
- maritime museum
- windmill De Verwachting
References
- "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
two entries
- "Postcodetool for 9161AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2017 - CBS (in Dutch)
- "Hollum - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- "Hallum - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven (2000). "Hollum" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9476 4. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
External links
Media related to Hollum at Wikimedia Commons