Top 33 tips for Ameland

Of course the beach is the biggest attraction of Ameland, but there is much more to see and do.

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Beach and sea: enjoy the sun, the sea and a fresh sea breeze, and check the weather page to see what the weather will be like.
Sights: discover the sights, from museums to monuments.
Nature: explore dunes and nature reserves on a walk or a bike ride.
Seals: go seal spotting, for example on a boat trip to the sandbanks.
Mudflat walking: walk across the exposed seabed with a guide on a mudflat hike.
Eating out: from beach pavilion to restaurant, find out where to enjoy food and drink.
With kids: the with kids page has the best outings for the whole family.
Hidden gems: away from the crowds, discover the hidden gems of Ameland.

The 33 best tips for your visit to Ameland

Below is a selection of the finest sights, museums, nature reserves and activities on Ameland.

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1Cycling

Discover the region by bike. Thanks to the flat landscape, the high quality cycling lanes and a myriad of safe cycling routes, everyone - young and old - can look forward to a wonderfully relaxing cycling holiday. Whether you want to cycle for a day or go on a multi-day cycling trip, Ameland is the place to be.

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Lighthouse Bornrif of Ameland

2Lighthouse Bornrif of Ameland

The Lighthouse of Ameland, also known as Bornrif, is an imposing and historic landmark that has been guarding the coast of Ameland for over 140 years. What can you expect at the Ameland Lighthouse? - Challenging Climb: Prepare for an adventurous climb. With 236 steps, excluding the steps to the top, the ascent offers a ...

Oranjeweg, Hollum, Ameland
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Strandexpress

3Strandexpress

Experience the unique beauty of Ameland in a special way with the Strandexpress. This unique journey takes you to the most eastern points of the island, the Oerd and the Hôn, and offers an unforgettable experience in nature. What can you expect from the Strandexpress? - Beautiful Nature Reserves: Discover the Oerd and ...

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Oerdblinkert

4Oerdblinkert

The Oerdblinkert is located in the eastern part of Ameland, right in the middle of the rugged nature area Het Oerd. What can you expect at the Oerdblinkert? - Highest point of Ameland: At around 24 metres high, this is the highest point on the island. Especially in clear weather, the view is impressive. - Panoramic view: ...

9164, Buren, Ameland

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Ameland Nature Center

5Ameland Nature Center

A unique and educational experience that highlights the natural richness of the island Ameland. This center is a must-visit for nature enthusiasts and families looking to discover the flora and ...

Strandweg 38, Nes, Ameland
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Seal Safari

6Seal Safari

Discover the fascinating world of the Wadden Sea and its inhabitants on a Seal Safari from Nes on Ameland. This special journey offers an unforgettable experience for nature lovers and ...

Kêkelburen 3, Hollum-Ameland
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Maritime Centre Abraham Fock

7Maritime Centre Abraham Fock

Maritime Centre Abraham Fock in Hollum on Ameland is the museum of lifeboats and sea rescue. It stands on the site of Hollum's old lifeboat station. What can you expect at Maritime Centre ...

Oranjeweg 18, Hollum
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Sorgdrager Cultural History Museum

8Sorgdrager Cultural History Museum

This unique museum offers an in-depth look at island life from the past, from whaling to local traditions. What can you expect at the Sorgdrager Cultural History Museum? - Authentic Ameland ...

Herenweg 1, Hollum
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Agriculture and Beachcombing Museum Swartwoude

9Agriculture and Beachcombing Museum Swartwoude

A unique destination that brings to life the rich agricultural and maritime history of the island. What can you expect at the Agriculture and Beachcombing Museum Swartwoude? - Agricultural ...

Hoofdweg 1, Buren
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Sailing on the Wadden Sea

10Sailing on the Wadden Sea

Experience an unforgettable sailing adventure with Holland Sail on the breathtaking Wadden Sea. Whether you choose a day trip or a longer sailing vacation, the beauty of the Wadden Sea is sure ...

Stationsplein 3,

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Nesserbos

11Nesserbos

The Nesserbos lies on the north side of Nes, between the village and the dunes of Ameland. It is a lovely forest for a short walk or bike ride, with a surprising piece of history. What can you ...

Strandweg, Nes, Ameland

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Hollumer Forest

12Hollumer Forest

The Hollumerbos (Hollumer Forest) is located on the western side of Ameland, close to the village of Hollum. It is a wonderfully varied nature area with winding woodland paths, dunes, sandy ...

Hollumer Bos, Hollum, Ameland

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Hôn

13Hôn

The nature area Hôn is located all the way on the eastern side of Ameland, beyond the nature area Oerd. It is one of the most unspoilt and dynamic places on the island. What can you expect at ...

Hôn, Buren, Ameland

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Jan Roepes Heath

14Jan Roepes Heath

The Jan Roepesheide (Jan Roepes Heath) is a small and atmospheric nature area of about 3 hectares, just north of Hollum. It is located on the western side of Ameland, on the edge of the ...

Jan Roepespad, Hollum, Ameland

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Ameland Cultural Museum

15Ameland Cultural Museum

The Amelander Cultuurmuseum is housed in the former Dutch Reformed Church on the Kerkplein in Nes on Ameland. The simple hall church from 1824 is a national monument and the setting for ...

Kerkplein 1, Nes, Ameland
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Oerd

16Oerd

The Oerd lies on the eastern side of Ameland and is one of the most impressive nature areas on the island. Together with the Hôn, this rugged dune landscape forms an important nature area for ...

Het Oerd, Buren, Ameland

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Nieuwlandsreid

17Nieuwlandsreid

The Nieuwlandsreid is a special nature area in the eastern part of Ameland. What makes the Nieuwlandsreid so special? Between the Kooiduinen and the Oerd lies an extensive salt marsh landscape ...

Kooioerdstuifdijk, Buren, Ameland

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Duck Pond Hollumerbos

18Duck Pond Hollumerbos

The Duck Pond in the Hollumerbos is a peaceful and atmospheric spot on the western side of Ameland, close to Hollum and the red-and-white ...

Hollumerbos, Hollum, Ameland

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Kooiplaats en Nassaukooi

19Kooiplaats en Nassaukooi

The Kooiplaats nature area lies east of Buren, on the edge of the Kooiduinen and towards the open eastern part of Ameland. What can you expect at the Kooiplaats? It is not a busy attraction, ...

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Ballumerbos

20Ballumerbos

The Ballumerbos (Ballumer Forest) is a small and peaceful nature area near Ballum, roughly in the middle of Ameland. The forest covers about 40 hectares and is a lovely place for a short walk, a ...

Verbindingsweg, Ballum, Ameland

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Kwekerijbos

21Kwekerijbos

The Kwekerijbos is a forest of about 48 hectares northwest of Nes on Ameland. It lies in the Briksduinen, an old inland dune, and has a special history. What can you expect in the ...

Westerpad, Nes, Ameland

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Recreational area De Vleijen

22Recreational area De Vleijen

Between Nes and Buren on Ameland lies the recreational area De Vleijen, a beautiful nature and play area where adventure and relaxation come together. With winding shell paths, small dunes, ...

Bramerduinenpad, Nes, Ameland

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Zwanewater Stuifdijk

23Zwanewater Stuifdijk

The Zwanewater Stuifdijk is a historic piece of hydraulic engineering in the middle of the dunes between Ballum and Nes on Ameland. What was once built to hold the island together is now a ...

Zwanewater Stuifdijk, Nes, Ameland

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Roosduinen

24Roosduinen

The nature area Roosduinen (Rose Dunes) is located near Ballum on Ameland and is a beautiful place for anyone who wants to experience the island in a peaceful and natural way. The area covers ...

Verbindingsweg, Ballum, Ameland

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Oostbos

25Oostbos

The Oostbos lies on the north side of Buren, the easternmost village on Ameland. It is a quiet forest, perfect as a green start to a trip to the dunes and the beach. What can you expect in the ...

Boekepad, Buren, Ameland

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Lange Duinen

26Lange Duinen

The Lange Duinen form a special dune and marsh area just north of Hollum on Ameland. Here you will discover a landscape that is constantly changing, with reed beds, dune lakes and rich ...

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Hollumer Dunes

27Hollumer Dunes

The Hollumerduinen (Hollumer Dunes) form a varied dune area of about 156 hectares on the western side of Ameland, north of Hollum, near the lighthouse, holiday park Boomhieke and the ...

Ruyghepad, Hollum, Ameland

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Buurderduinen

28Buurderduinen

The Buurderduinen lie north of the village of Buren, in the eastern part of Ameland. It is a quiet and varied dune area, ideal for anyone who wants to blow away the cobwebs between high dunes, ...

Jan Sietjespâd, Buren, Ameland

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Spijkerpad

29Spijkerpad

The Spijkerpad on Ameland is one of those hidden spots where you can completely unwind. What can you expect at the Spijkerpad? - Boardwalk through nature: The wooden path runs across a peacef ...

Spijkerpad, Buren, Ameland

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Kooiduinen

30Kooiduinen

The Kooiduinen nature area lies on the eastern side of Ameland, directly east of the village of Buren. What can you expect in the Kooiduinen? It is a beautiful and peaceful area where dry ...

Kooiweg, Buren, Ameland

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Hagedoornveld

31Hagedoornveld

The Hagedoornveld is an open dune area west of Nes on Ameland. It owes its name to sea buckthorn, which is called ‘hagedoorn’ on Ameland and grows here in abundance. What can you expect at ...

Westerpad, Nes, Ameland

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Kooi van Woldringh

32Kooi van Woldringh

The Kooi van Woldringh is a duck decoy more than a hundred years old in the Hagedoornveld, west of Nes on Ameland. This hidden spot tells a fine piece of island history. What can you expect at ...

Möchdijk, Nes, Ameland

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Bunker Museum

33Bunker Museum

The Bunker Museum on Ameland lies in the dunes near Hollum, west of the lighthouse. The small museum is in a former German kitchen bunker and tells of the island during the Second World ...

Oranjeweg 65, Hollum, Ameland
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Typical Ameland

To taste and experience Ameland, visit its mills, cheesemakers and old villages.

Mills: visit De Phenix mill and the De Verwachting grain and mustard mill.
Ameland cheese: at Ameland cheese farm you taste traditional cheeses and ice cream made from fresh Ameland milk.
Clock tower: in Nes stands the distinctive clock tower of Nes.
Four villages: cycle past the four villages Hollum, Ballum, Nes and Buren and discover the character of each.

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Hidden gems on Ameland

Look beyond the lighthouse and the beach and you will find quiet places on Ameland, each with its own story.

Bunker remains Herderpad: in the dunes near Hollum, by the Engelsmanduun, lie the bunker remains on the Herderpad, where the radar post Rita stood during the Second World War.
Lange Duinen bird hide: north of Hollum, the Vogelkijkhut Lange Duinen looks out over a dune lake fringed with reeds, where you may spot a marsh harrier or a water rail.
Kaapsduun: deep in the Nesserbos near Nes, a brick column still stands on the Kaapsduun, a remnant of the old signal post that warned ships of storms.
Ballumerbocht: on the quiet Wadden side near Ballum, the Ballumerbocht is a simple spot on the dike where the tides keep changing the view over the mudflats.
Möchdijk: between Hollum and Nes runs the Möchdijk, a 19th century sand dike built to stop Ameland from breaking in two.

Practical tips

These tips help you get even more out of your visit to Ameland.

Tides: plan a beach walk or a bike ride along the coast with the tide table.
The weather: the weather page shows the forecast and hours of sunshine for the coming days.
By bike: most sights are easy to reach by bike.

» View our complete 'see & do' list with many more museums, attractions, monuments and other places of interest.