Long walk on Ameland

If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, why not on Ameland? The Wadden Island has everything to make you forget the daily grind. Pure sea air, wide views and beautiful nature. The island has four villages, each with a cozy character and cozy shops. There are plenty of fun activities to undertake, whether you take a boat trip, join an excursion or visit a museum. And of course the island is ideal for this walk, which we have specially plotted for you.

From the parking lot you can already see the red and white striped Bornrif lighthouse. The lighthouse was built in 1880, when King Willem III ordered it. The tower, designed by Quirinus Harder, was opened in 1881. Artists' exhibitions can be seen in the tower and at the top of the tower there is an office furnished as it used to be used by the lighthouse keeper. With a height of 55 meters and 236 steps, it is quite a climb, but definitely worth it!

We will also take you to Cultural-Historical Museum Sorgdrager. Here the culture, history and customs of Ameland are brought together. With a podcatcher you can listen to the stories and backgrounds of certain objects. This way you are free to dwell on the exhibited objects as long or short as you like.

Windmill De Expectation is located close to the museum in Hollum. This octagonal tower mill is used as a corn mill. With 1991 as the year of construction, this mill is still very young. The year is in the hull. On the spot where this mill was built, another mill stood from 1840 to 1949, and De Expectation thus restores the old appearance of a pumping station on this spot.