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Zijda Yachting - Zuiderzee Elite
Zijda Yachting - Zuiderzee Elite
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Tourist Information Heerenveen
Tourist Information Heerenveen
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Tryater
Tryater
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Liberation Monument (Canadian) Perth regiment
Liberation Monument (Canadian) Perth regiment
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Former Courthouse
Former Courthouse
This building, now used as a shop, recalls the time when justice was administered in Kollum. It was purchased by the municipality in 1609 and has served a variety of purposes ever since. The Old Courthouse (Oude Rechthuis) played an important role during the Kollum Uprising of 1797.
The building was bought by the municipality of Kollumerland in 1609 and converted into a courthouse. It can be recognised by the statue of Lady Justice, which still watches over the street from the façade. The Rechthuis is the oldest stone building in Kollum.
Kollum was given its own courthouse because the distance between Groningen and Leeuwarden was too great to travel in a single day. The ground floor was used as an inn and even included stables for horses and cattle. To this day, the space has continued to serve a variety of purposes.
The Rechthuis played a significant role during the Kollum Uprising of 1797. In February of that year, the arrest of the Orangist supporter Abele Reitzes sparked an uprising in which a crowd stormed the courthouse in an attempt to free him. The revolt resulted in extensive damage and was harshly suppressed, with 168 people being arrested. You can learn more about these events at the statue of Jan Binnes further along this route. The prison cell in the building's basement has been preserved. From the bridge, you can still clearly see the small barred window of the former jail cell.
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Tourist Information Koudum
Tourist Information Koudum
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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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Bench
Bench
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B&B Lyklamastate - Chalet
B&B Lyklamastate - Chalet
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Appartementenboerderij De Gelukskever - Boerderij Loft
Appartementenboerderij De Gelukskever - Boerderij Loft
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Organic food store 'De Eerlijkheid'
Organic food store 'De Eerlijkheid'
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Groeneweg bunker complex
Groeneweg bunker complex
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Hotel 't Schippershuis - Suite
Hotel 't Schippershuis - Suite
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Appartementenboerderij De Gelukskever - Landelijke Loft
Appartementenboerderij De Gelukskever - Landelijke Loft
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Bij de Genieterij
Bij de Genieterij
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Heavy shelling on Pingjum
Heavy shelling on Pingjum
After the liberation of Sneek on April 15, 1945, Canadian troops advanced to the Afsluitdijk. The Frisian resistance advised against the attack. It remembered the May days at the beginning of the war in 1940.
After the Canadians had been festively welcomed in Leeuwaren, it was important to advance quickly to Franeker to prevent the last escape option of the Germans over the Afsluitdijk and the IJsselmeer. The attack against the Afsluitdijk was launched from the southeast on 16 April, but the tanks of the Queens Own Rifles soon ran into the strong German defenses.
After that, the village of Wons was surrounded, but the Germans defended themselves very fanatically at Pingjum. There were many snipers and the Canadians were fired on from the farms. Allied fighters and artillery were deployed to break the German resistance. During the shelling, five farms went up in flames, six civilians, one Canadian and 46 Germans were killed. On April 18, 1945, the Canadians were able to report that the entire area had been cleared of enemies.
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Bed and Breakfast Unia Zathe
Bed and Breakfast Unia Zathe
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Zeilschool De Ulepanne
Zeilschool De Ulepanne
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Oudebildtdijk Dike
Oudebildtdijk Dike
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Collage Charter Elisabeth
Collage Charter Elisabeth
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Gaasterlands Streek Museum Eppinga Sate
Gaasterlands Streek Museum Eppinga Sate
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Visitor Centre and Tourist Information Langweer
Visitor Centre and Tourist Information Langweer
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Stadsstrand Leeuwarden
Stadsstrand Leeuwarden
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Gates of Light
Gates of Light
