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Boerderijwinkel Bezigh (Farm Shop)
Boerderijwinkel Bezigh (Farm Shop)
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The Philippusfenne – Kollum's Notary Garden
The Philippusfenne – Kollum's Notary Garden
The Philippusfenne, better known as Kollum's Notary Garden, is a beautiful historic garden created in the 19th century as an oasis of peace and greenery.
The Philippusfenne is a garden with a story. In 1847, the notary Daniel Hermannus Andreae commissioned the construction of a country house here, surrounded by an elegant garden designed in the English landscape style. The garden was created by the renowned landscape architect Lucas Pieters Roodbaard, who also designed the park surrounding Fogelsangh State in Veenklooster. Its winding paths, ornamental ponds and impressive mature trees create a unique combination of nature and history in the heart of Kollum.
One of the garden's most distinctive features is its abundance of stinzen plants—traditional spring-flowering bulbs associated with historic estates in the northern Netherlands. In early spring, snowdrops, crocuses and other rare flowers bloom in profusion, creating a fairy-tale landscape even during the colder months.
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Anne-Famkes Pleats
Anne-Famkes Pleats
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Skrins - Bird watching cabin
Skrins - Bird watching cabin
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Regional Walkway Noardlike Fryske Wâlden
Regional Walkway Noardlike Fryske Wâlden
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Het Lage Noorden
Het Lage Noorden
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TOP Burgum
TOP Burgum
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Former director’s house of the Mûnein Flax Factory
Former director’s house of the Mûnein Flax Factory
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De Dikke Draai
De Dikke Draai
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Greenjoy It Bûtefjild
Greenjoy It Bûtefjild
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B&B The Wee White Hoose
B&B The Wee White Hoose
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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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Inn Hantum
Inn Hantum
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Mearkas
Mearkas
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Bootsma’s Poel Hiking Trail
Bootsma’s Poel Hiking Trail
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Botmas
Botmas
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It Wiid Bathing Site and Water Playground
It Wiid Bathing Site and Water Playground
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Reformed Church Wierum
Reformed Church Wierum
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Former Post Office Kollum
Former Post Office Kollum
Although this building is now home to a business, it is well worth taking a look inside this former post office.
Those who look closely can still spot the remains of the old post office within the current premises. The original wooden service counters have been preserved, while the bright red PTT letterbox outside is a reminder of days gone by.
Today it is hard to imagine, but for centuries the postal service was one of the most important means of communication. This main post office was built in 1888 for that purpose. It is one of the few post offices constructed after 1883 that was not designed by the Government Architect for the Northern Netherlands, C. H. Peters, but most likely by the municipal architect H. A. Zondag. The municipality leased the building to the national government. The post office occupied the ground floor, while the postmaster lived upstairs. Following a renovation in 1908, the telegraph and telephone services were also housed here. The post office remained in use until the end of 1972.
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Thús yn Hantum
Thús yn Hantum
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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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Kollum (Kollum)
Kollum (Kollum)
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Oan 'e Dyk
Oan 'e Dyk
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Bartlehiem (Bartlehiem)
Bartlehiem (Bartlehiem)
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Kleine-Lijn Tea Garden
Kleine-Lijn Tea Garden
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Holwerd
Holwerd
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City Brewery and Bonifatius754 Museum
City Brewery and Bonifatius754 Museum
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Blauwhoek Bathing Site
Blauwhoek Bathing Site
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Camperplaces en cabins LauwersmeerPlezier!
Camperplaces en cabins LauwersmeerPlezier!
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WadExpeditions
WadExpeditions
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EAstay apartment 1
EAstay apartment 1
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Opeindervaart Canal
Opeindervaart Canal
