Holwerd
in Gemeente Dongeradeel of Provincie Friesland, Netherlands

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.368 and 5.901 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 22' 5" and E 5° 54' 2"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Dutch, Western Frisian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:19 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:19 am and 4:27 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Netherlands in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Netherlands.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Netherlands. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Holwerd

Holwerd in Gemeente Dongeradeel (Provincie Friesland) with it's 1,435 citizens is a city in Netherlands about 81 mi (or 130 km) north-east of Amsterdam, the country's capital city.

Local time in Holwerd is now 05:19 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / Amsterdam with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 13 airports in the vicinity of Holwerd, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Netherlands is Eelde Airport in a distance of 33 mi (or 53 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Netherlands is Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal (D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station) in a distance of 37 mi (or 60 km), South. We discovered 2 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dokkum, Leeuwarden, Kollum, Schiermonnikoog and Grou. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Night Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 78%
Air Pressure 1003 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 20 km/h (13 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Monday, 25th of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

8°C (47 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Waard van Ternaard Herberg

Address
2,8 mi
De Groedse 3
9145 RG Ternaard
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 20:00
Weekend: 12:00 - 20:00


Hotel Restaurant It Posthus

Address
5,1 mi
Ds. R.H.Kuipersstraat 1
9111HA Burdaard
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Sykaksje plysje Ternaarderdyk

Published: November 01, 2012
Length: 36:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Omrop Fryslân

Op 'e Ternaarderdyk tusken Holwert en Ternaard hawwe helptsjinsten woansdeitejûn om 'e nocht socht nei in mooglik slachtoffer fan in oanriding. De bestjoerder fan in buske dat dêr del ried,...


Hoog water bij Holwerd

Published: October 22, 2014
Length: 00:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sicco Riedstra

Hoog water bij Holwerd.


Holwerd

Published: March 01, 2014
Length: 00:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Wadden360

5 december 2013. Storm: hoogwater en springtij.


Holwerd aan Zee

Published: March 31, 2015
Length: 35:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Wadden360

1e Voorjaarsstorm en hoogwater op de hele kwelder. 31 maart 2015.


WaddenWildernis Holwerd slikvelden eb en vloed

Published: November 14, 2013
Length: 36:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Piet Feddema

12 augustus 2013.


Vertrek Holwerd naar Ameland

Published: December 07, 2008
Length: 11:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kaketoeorg

Vetrek van de veerboot van Holwerd naar Nes, Ameland.


Wadlopen 19: aankomst in Holwerd

Published: May 27, 2014
Length: 05:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Stefan den Dulk


Luchtopname spoortracé Holwerd - Dokkum - Morra - Oostmahorn (Esonstad)

Published: May 22, 2013
Length: 02:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: StichtingNFLS

De hier getoonde (ruwe) opname betreft het spoortracé Holwerd - Dokkum - Metslawier - Anjum - Oostmahorn (Esonstad). De opname begint bij het station van Holwerd (groene loodsen) en eindigt...


Holwerd Friesland: Kerkklok Hervormde kerk (Glocke 2)

Published: December 05, 2008
Length: 34:11 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DennisWubs

Holwerd (NL): Hervormde kerk Holwerd (NL): Reformierte Kirche gekrukte luidas met contragewichten gekröpftes Joche mit Contragewichten f' (194? Petit en Fritsen) Opname: zaterdag...


hoog water holwerd pier 24 oktober

Published: October 24, 2010
Length: 32:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SpeedyGJ

Door de harde NWster en springtij was het hoog water op de pier. Dit leverde mooie beelden op :)


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Holwerd

Holwerd is a village in the northern Netherlands, in the province of Friesland. Wadloopcentrum Fryslân in Holwerd is a center for the training of wadlopen guides and the preservation of the sport. It was the birthplace of astronomer Johannes Phocylides Holwarda. Holwerd had a station on the North Friesland Railway, which opened in 1901 and closed to passengers in May 1935. It closed completely in July 1942. The ferry to Ameland departs from Holwerd.

Located at 53.3667, 5.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Blije

Blije is a small village in Ferwerderadiel in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around 870 citizens (2007).

Located at 53.3517, 5.86111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Lichtaard

Lichtaard is a small village in Ferwerderadiel in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around 77 citizens (2004).

Located at 53.3256, 5.91278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Brantgum

Brantgum is a small village in Dongeradeel in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around the 220 citizens (2004).

Located at 53.3519, 5.93111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Waaxens

Waaxens is a small village in Dongeradeel in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around 35 citizens.

Located at 53.3564, 5.91944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

De Hoop, Holwerd

De Hoop is a smock mill in Holwerd, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in the 1730s and is working for trade. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 38709.

Located at 53.3642, 5.90194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Windmills in Friesland, Industrial buildings completed in 1849, Smock mills in the Netherlands, Grinding mills in the Netherlands, Rijksmonuments in Friesland

Miedenmolen, Holwerd

Miedenmolen is a smock mill in Holwerd, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1855. The mill has been restored to working order. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 38696.

Located at 53.3414, 5.91917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Windmills in Friesland, Industrial buildings completed in 1855, Smock mills in the Netherlands, Windpumps in the Netherlands, Rijksmonuments in Friesland

De Huinsermolen, Húns

De Huinsermolen is a smock mill in Húns, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1829. The mill has been restored to working order. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 8530.

Located at 53.3414, 5.91917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Windmills in Friesland, Industrial buildings completed in 1829, Smock mills in the Netherlands, Windpumps in the Netherlands, Rijksmonuments in Friesland


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Holwert, Holwerd