Voorrijp
in Gemeente Harlingen of Provincie Friesland, Netherlands

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.196 and 5.479 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 11' 44" and E 5° 28' 42"
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: 11:13 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

Discover Voorrijp

Voorrijp in Gemeente Harlingen (Provincie Friesland) is a city in Netherlands about 62 mi (or 100 km) north-east of Amsterdam, the country's capital city.

Local time in Voorrijp is now 11:13 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Amsterdam with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 12 airports in the vicinity of Voorrijp, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Netherlands is De Kooy Airport in a distance of 35 mi (or 56 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 26 mi (or 41 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: 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
3,0 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
2,8 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


TULIP INN FRANEKER

Address
2,6 mi
HERTOG VAN SAXENLAAN 78
8802 PP Franeker
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 02:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Logis Hotel Restaurant Zeezicht

Address
3,0 mi
Zuiderhaven 1
8861 CJ Harlingen
Netherlands

Time Information

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


HCR De Stadsherberg

Address
3,0 mi
Oud Kaatsveld 8
8801 AB Franeker
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 20:00
Weekend: 10:00 - 20:00


Bed and Breakfast Oosterpark

Address
2,5 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.


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...


Sexbierum Friesland: Van Wou-klok Hervormde Kerk (Plenum)

Published: November 03, 2013
Length: 48:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DennisWubs

Sexbierum Friesland: Van Wou-klok Hervormde Kerk (Plenum) http://www.youtube.com/denniswubs https://www.facebook.com/dennis.wubs http://www.panoramio.com/user/414509 Sexbierum (NL): ...


Vaste Rots van mijn behoud - Sixtuskerk, Sexbierum

Published: July 07, 2014
Length: 29:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bram Molenaar

Bram Molenaar speelt op het orgel in de Sixtuskerk te Sexbierum. Foto's zijn niet zo geslaagd, zijn met mijn mobiel gemaakt. Foto's, geluid en techniek: Bram Molenaar © Bram Molenaar 2014.


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...


BMW raakt in sloot bij zeedijk Sexbierum

Published: October 14, 2008
Length: 18:34 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: dejeugdvanfriesland

Sexbierum - Naar nu is gebleken raakte vorige week woensdag bij de zeedijk boven Sexbierum een BMW in de sloot. Van de reddingsoperatie werd een film gemaakt. Vorige week woensdag raakte...


Sexbierum Friesland: Van Wou kerkklok Hervormde kerk (Nach Sanierung)

Published: May 22, 2010
Length: 03:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DennisWubs

Sexbierum (NL): Hervormde kerk Sexbierum (NL): Reformierte Kirche rechte Luidas Gerades Joch c' + 48 cents Opname: Donderdag 20 mei 2010 10.45 uur (Sondern läuten) Gert van Wou...


Schuurbrand Sexbierum (27 mei 2012)

Published: May 28, 2012
Length: 55:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Scannernet.nl

SEXBIERUM- Zondagavond werd de vrijwilligers van brandweer Franeker opgepiept voor een schuurbrand aan de Nije Buorren in Sexbierum. Daar bleek een schuur in de brand te staan.


Lokale groente vliegt letterlijk de deur in en uit bij COOP compact stuiver Sexbierum.

Published: October 23, 2013
Length: 02:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ivan Pakan

Telen is topsport. COOP compact Stuiver uit Sexbierum & lokale groenten. Vers puur en zuiver. Bekijk Murk, Annechien, Kees, Frans, Jochem en Anneke van hun sportieve kant. Op steenworp afstand...


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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.

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Barradeel

Barradeel is a former municipality in the Dutch province of Friesland. It was located north of Harlingen and Franeker, and is now largely a part of Franekeradeel. The municipality existed until 1984. The municipality included the villages of Sexbierum, Tzummarum, and Minnertsga.

Located at 53.217, 5.517 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former municipalities of 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

Herbaijum

Herbaijum is a small village in Franekeradeel in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around 258 citizens (2009).

Located at 53.1853, 5.495 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Franekeradeel, Populated places in Friesland

Hitzum

Hitzum is a small village in Franekeradeel in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around 236 citizens (2003).

Located at 53.1653, 5.51833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 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

De Achlumer Molen, Achlum

De Achlumer Molen is a smock mill in Achlum, Friesland, Netherlands which has been restored to working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 15821.

Located at 53.1535, 5.50147 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Windmills in Friesland, Industrial buildings completed in 1851, Smock mills in the Netherlands, Rijksmonuments in Friesland

capture of the webcam Midlum: SRF-kraan Harlingen

Midlum: SRF-kraan Harlingen, Midlum (source)

capture of the webcam Midlum: Harlingen windmolem

Midlum: Harlingen windmolem, Midlum (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Foarryp, Voorrijp