Hollum
Village in Friesland, Netherlands
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Hollum (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɔlʏm]) 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 | |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Province |  Friesland |
| Municipality |  Ameland |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.77 km2 (4.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 1,285 |
| • Density | 100.6/km2 (260.6/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 possibilities.[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
![Museum Sorgdrager](#/media/File:"Museum_Sorgdrager"_Oosterlaan_31,_Hollum_(Ameland).jpg)
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