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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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The Hurdriiders
The Hurdriiders
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Statue skaters 'Marathonriders'
Statue skaters 'Marathonriders'
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Oostmahorn (De Skâns)
Oostmahorn (De Skâns)
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Oudebildtdijk Dike
Oudebildtdijk Dike
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Burgum
Burgum
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Swimming pool It Paradyske
Swimming pool It Paradyske
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Bonkevaart - Elfstedentocht Finish Line
Bonkevaart - Elfstedentocht Finish Line
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Aerden Plaats Visitor Centre
Aerden Plaats Visitor Centre
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Pettebosk Forest Playground
Pettebosk Forest Playground
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The Eleven Cities skater
The Eleven Cities skater
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Fyftjin en Fierder
Fyftjin en Fierder
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Eleven Cities Tour sculpture Aukje in Franeker
Eleven Cities Tour sculpture Aukje in Franeker
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WadExpeditions
WadExpeditions
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www.countrygarden.nl
www.countrygarden.nl
Temporarily closed
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Skiedingsboskje Forest and Pingos next to the A7
Skiedingsboskje Forest and Pingos next to the A7
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Swimming Pool De Sawn Doarpen
Swimming Pool De Sawn Doarpen
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Camperplaces en cabins LauwersmeerPlezier!
Camperplaces en cabins LauwersmeerPlezier!
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Sloop rental Burdaard
Sloop rental Burdaard
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Kollum (Kollum)
Kollum (Kollum)
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Lanterfanter
Lanterfanter
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Hotel Café 't Dûke Lûk
Hotel Café 't Dûke Lûk
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Klein Humalda
Klein Humalda
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Restaurant de Zwarte Haan
Restaurant de Zwarte Haan
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Church of Brantgum
Church of Brantgum
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Outdoor Veldboom
Outdoor Veldboom
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De Roskam
De Roskam
There was a time when Kollum boasted no fewer than sixteen establishments, ranging from pubs and cafés to inns and lodging houses. De Roskam has always been one of them.
Those who remember Kollum in the last century may still picture the signboard of landlord Bonne Hof: a stout little man in swimming trunks with bright red cheeks. According to local tradition, Bonne Hof gathered the sweet flag plants used in his own homemade Kalmus Berenburg from the nearby Alde Swimmer. During the 1950s, Kollum Berenburg was a popular local drink. Another story concerns his father, Sietse Jan, whose croquettes were said to be so delicious that people travelled all the way from Groningen and Leeuwarden to taste them.
Many more colourful stories surround De Roskam. During a German raid in the Second World War, the notary Wassenberg is said to have hidden in the attic, only to crash through the ceiling while still sitting on his chair. Another tale dates from 1952, when the chauffeur of the King's Commissioner, Linthorst Homan, misplaced his cap after spending the night at De Roskam. At first, it was considered a major scandal, and the cap was thought to have been stolen. The commissioner left Kollum in great anger. In the end, however, the cap was simply found and carefully returned by courier by the people of Kollum.
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Hotel It Posthûs
Hotel It Posthûs
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EAstay apartment 1
EAstay apartment 1
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Mearkas
Mearkas
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Reformed Church (Hofkerk)
Reformed Church (Hofkerk)
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Hotel Restaurant Princenhof
Hotel Restaurant Princenhof
