Roptazijl
in Gemeente Franekeradeel of Provincie Friesland, Netherlands

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.207 and 5.446 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 12' 24" and E 5° 26' 44"
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: 11:41 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:16 am and 4:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
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

Delve into Roptazijl

Roptazijl in Gemeente Franekeradeel (Provincie Friesland) is a city located in Netherlands about 62 mi (or 100 km) north of Amsterdam, the country's capital town.

Current time in Roptazijl is now 11:41 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Amsterdam with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 12 airports closer to Roptazijl, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Netherlands is De Kooy Airport in a distance of 34 mi (or 54 km), South-West. 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 27 mi (or 43 km), South. We saw 2 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Leeuwarden, Grou, Joure, Dokkum and Wolvega. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 44 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Chance of rainfall 9%
Air Humidity 73%
Air Pressure 995 hPa
Wind Speed High wind, near gale with 23 km/h (14 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 92% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

6°C (42 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Moderate rain, high wind, near gale, overcast clouds.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Boutique Hotel De Eilanden

Address
2,5 mi
Noorderhaven 24
8861 AN Harlingen
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Almenum

Address
2,5 mi
Kriusstraat 6-14
8861EB Harlingen
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:00


Logis Hotel Restaurant Zeezicht

Address
2,6 mi
Zuiderhaven 1
8861 CJ Harlingen
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Bed and Breakfast Oosterpark

Address
2,6 mi
Jacob Catsstraat 16
8862 BS Harlingen
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:45 - 21:30 (lunchbreak: 10:30 - 17:00)
Weekend: 9:00 - 21:30 (lunchbreak: 10:30 - 17:00)


Videos from this area

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

GPTV: Verdiepte aanleg nieuwe N31 door Harlingen

Published: January 09, 2015
Length: 29:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GPTV

De nieuwe N31 bij Harlingen wordt verdiept aangelegd. De Koningsbrug maakt daarbij plaats voor een aquaduct, waardoor autoverkeer en scheepvaart ongehinderd doorgang kunnen vinden.


The Tall Ships Races Harlingen 2014 day 1

Published: July 04, 2014
Length: 07:00 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: onneshar

The Tall Ships Races Harlingen 2014 dag 1.


GPTV: Zeiljacht uitgebrand vlak voor de sluis in Harlingen.

Published: October 19, 2012
Length: 21:46 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: GPTV

Vrijdagmorgen ontstond brand op een zeiljacht in het Van Harinxmakanaal in Harlingen. Het polyester zeilschip met de naam Joker. Het jacht lag achter de Harlinger begraafplaats op een relatief...


GPTV: Zeer grote brand bij Omrin en Schelpenbedrijf in Harlingen

Published: July 19, 2014
Length: 51:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GPTV

Zaterdagmorgen is om kwart over vijf brand uitgebroken op Industrieterrein Hermes in Harlingen. De brandweer schaalde direct op naar Zeer Grote Brand. Daardoor werden brandweerkorpsen uit...


GPTV: Grote brand Marconistraat in Harlingen

Published: March 17, 2012
Length: 35:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GPTV

In de nacht van vrijdag op zaterdag heeft een zeer grote brand gewoed in een gebouwencomplex aan de marconistraat in Harlingen. Tegen enen rukte de brandweer van Harlingen uit op de melding...


GPTV: Reddingboot Albatros wordt in Harlingen van ondergang gered

Published: December 09, 2013
Length: 49:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GPTV

De komende twee jaar wordt in Harlingen een oude held in ere hersteld. Het gaat om een in 1945 opgeleverde reddingboot. Jarenlang werd de Albatros ingezet om in problemen geraakte schippers...


The Tall Ships Races Harlingen 2014 - Sail Harlingen- The Official Aftermovie !

Published: October 10, 2014
Length: 56:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TSRH2014

The official aftermovie of The Tall Ships Races Harlingen 2014! Made by Tamara van den Berg, trainee 2013-2014 on board of several Tall Ships.


Spreeuwenzwerm in Harlingen

Published: March 28, 2015
Length: 24:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Harlingen Online

Duizenden spreeuwen geven elke avond in Harlingen voor zonsondergang een spectaculaire vliegshow weg.


GPTV: Hoog water in Harlingen

Published: November 09, 2007
Length: 59:00 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: GPTV

zware storm teistert Nederland.


GPTV: Boerderij bij Sexbierum verwoest door grote uitslaande brand

Published: June 23, 2014
Length: 54:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GPTV

Een verwoestende brand heeft aan het einde van de ochtend een boerderij aan de Hearewei bij Sexbierum volledig in de as gelegd. De brand werd rond half twaalf ontdekt en was mede door het...


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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.

Harlingen, Friesland

Harlingen ['hɑrlɪŋə(n) 'hɑrlɪŋə(n)] is a municipality and a city in the northern Netherlands, in the province of Friesland at the Wadden Sea. Harlingen is an old town with a long history of fishing and shipping.

Located at 53.1833, 5.41667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities in the Netherlands, Cities in Friesland, Municipalities of Friesland, Populated places in Friesland, Port cities and towns in the Netherlands, Port cities and towns of the North Sea

Sexbierum

Sexbierum is a village in the municipality of Franekeradeel, in the central north of the Netherlands. The village is famous for its contraction of the words "Sex", "Bier" (the Dutch word for beer) and "Rum". Because of this, the traffic sign of the village is subject to street sign theft. Sexbierum is located in the province of Friesland, at located about 7 kilometres north-east of Harlingen, about 7 kilometres north-west of Franeker. Distance to Amsterdam is about 100 kilometres.

Located at 53.2167, 5.48333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Wijnaldum

Wijnaldum (West Frisian: Winaam or Winaem) is a village in northwest Friesland, Netherlands. The village lies within the municipality of Harlingen; prior to 1984, it was a part of the municipality of Barradeel.

Located at 53.195, 5.45972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Midlum, Friesland

Midlum is a small village in Harlingen in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around 600 citizens. Midlum-Herbaijum station was on the Harlingen - Stiens line of the North Friesland Railway, which opened on 1 October 1903 to Tzummarum and Harlingen on 2 May 1904. The passenger service ceased on 15 May 1936. Closure of the line to Harlingen was on 11 January 1938 and to Tzummarum on 7 December 1961.

Located at 53.1822, 5.4475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Pietersbierum

Pietersbierum is a small village in Franekeradeel in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around the 120 citizens (2004).

Located at 53.2156, 5.47528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Almenum

Almenum is a historic locality in the territory of the village of Midlum, Friesland, which is in the municipality of Harlingen in Friesland, The Netherlands. It is located at the intersection of Zuidwalweg and Haulewei. Almenum according to legend is the site of the first Christian church in Friesland built in 777 AD by Gustavus Forteman. The church was the Cathedral Almenum. In 1157 Eilwardus Ludinga founded a monastery called Ludingakerke.

Located at 53.1833, 5.43333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

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Harlingen: Havenmond, Harlingen (source)

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Harlingen: Binnenhaven, Harlingen (source)

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Harlingen: Willemshaven, Harlingen (source)

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Midlum: SRF-kraan Harlingen, Midlum (source)

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Midlum: Harlingen windmolem, Midlum (source)

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Harlingen: Workum, Harlingen (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Roptasyl, Roptazijl