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It Bûtefjild Nature Reserve
It Bûtefjild Nature Reserve
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Buddhist Centre at Hantum
Buddhist Centre at Hantum
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Galeslot
Galeslot
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Koopmansbosje
Koopmansbosje
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Steenbakkerij Oostrum
Steenbakkerij Oostrum
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Tollboot "It Driezumer Tolhús" near Dokkum
Tollboot "It Driezumer Tolhús" near Dokkum
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Soestpolder Nature Reserve
Soestpolder Nature Reserve
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Marina Gytsjerk
Marina Gytsjerk
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Leeuwarden (Ljouwert)
Leeuwarden (Ljouwert)
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Pancake train
Pancake train
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Dijk van een Wijf
Dijk van een Wijf
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Camping Zwanenburg
Camping Zwanenburg
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Camping Hammerslag
Camping Hammerslag
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The Former Weigh House
The Former Weigh House
A look at old photographs reveals that the building looks even more attractive today than its predecessor. The people of Kollum have taken good care of this historic landmark. The weigh house was a public building where goods could be officially weighed. Its presence was particularly important for trade in butter and cheese.
A public weigh house in Kollum is first mentioned in the 16th century. That original building stood next to the Rechthuis (courthouse). In 1779, a new weigh house was built here on the Westerdiepswal, at the heart of the bustling waterfront. The wide entrance to the former weighing hall, where two weighing scales were once installed, can still be clearly recognised in the façade.
The pediment above the façade bears the coats of arms and names, added in 1779, of grietman (district magistrate) Martinus van Scheltinga, his deputy Focke Hijlckes Eskes, and Albert Luitjens, who served together with Eskes as church warden. The building was owned by the Dutch Reformed Church, which leased out the weigh house. In 1871 it was sold to a private owner, after which an official weighmaster appointed by the municipality supervised its operation. With the rise of the dairy industry in Friesland, the weigh house gradually lost its function. In 1895, the building was converted into a private residence.
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Strandpaviljoen Meerzicht Beach Pavilion
Strandpaviljoen Meerzicht Beach Pavilion
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Minicamping De Zilveren Maan
Minicamping De Zilveren Maan
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Wierum (Wierum)
Wierum (Wierum)
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BnB Slaap Lekker
BnB Slaap Lekker
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Oudebildtdijk Dike
Oudebildtdijk Dike
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Fries Landbouwmuseum (Frisian Agricultural Museum)
Fries Landbouwmuseum (Frisian Agricultural Museum)
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Church of Hiaure
Church of Hiaure
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St. Catherine's Church Aalsum
St. Catherine's Church Aalsum
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Eeltsjemar Lake Beach
Eeltsjemar Lake Beach
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Waddenzee-Expedities
Waddenzee-Expedities
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De Dikke Draai
De Dikke Draai
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Oosterkerk
Oosterkerk
A church built in the Amsterdam School style, designed by the architect Egbert Reitsma.
Stepping inside the Oosterkerk in Kollum is a remarkable experience. Your attention is immediately drawn to the spectacular painted wooden ceiling, decorated with abstract, flowing and geometric patterns. The artwork was created by George Martens (1894–1979), a Dutch painter and graphic artist best known as a member of the Groningen artists' collective De Ploeg.
The ceiling's rich reds, ochres, blues and green accents seem almost to be in motion, creating a flowing, wave-like effect. Set against the brick walls and the church's restrained furnishings, the artwork becomes even more striking. Daylight streaming through the tall windows highlights the texture of the wood and makes the colours appear even more vibrant.
The church's architecture, designed by Egbert Reitsma—who was also a member of De Ploeg—enhances this unique experience. Its parabolic arch construction creates exceptional acoustics and a remarkable sense of space. Even the light fitting designed by Reitsma is considered a museum piece in its own right. Local tradition has it that not everyone in Kollum appreciated the lavish decoration when the church was first built. To some, it resembled a theatre or even a cinema more than a church. Today, however, the amphitheatre-shaped interior is precisely what makes a visit to the Oosterkerk so memorable.
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Ternaard village
Ternaard village
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Eleven Cities Tour sculpture Aukje in Harlingen
Eleven Cities Tour sculpture Aukje in Harlingen
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Aerden Plaats Visitor Centre
Aerden Plaats Visitor Centre
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Gasthuis Dokkum
Gasthuis Dokkum
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Bij De Pastorie Boutique Hotel
Bij De Pastorie Boutique Hotel
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Farm shop Uitland
Farm shop Uitland
