Hollum | |
Settlement Type: | Village |
Pushpin Map: | Netherlands Friesland#Netherlands |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in the province of Friesland |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Netherlands |
Subdivision Type1: | Province |
Subdivision Name1: | Friesland |
Subdivision Type2: | Municipality |
Subdivision Name2: | Ameland |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Elevation Footnotes: | [1] |
Elevation M: | 2.2 |
Area Total Km2: | 12.77 |
Population Footnotes: | [2] |
Population Total: | 1,285 |
Population As Of: | 2021 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Population Density Urban Km2: | auto |
Timezone: | CET |
Utc Offset: | +1 |
Timezone Dst: | CEST |
Utc Offset Dst: | +2 |
Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
Postal Code: | 9161 |
Area Code Type: | Dialing code |
Area Code: | 0519 |
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]
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]
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.