Fryslâns Islands - Fryslâns Inseln

Fryslâns Islands are those to the province Fryslân belonging Islands in the Wadden Sea: Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog.

Islands

places

Other goals

background

To the general history of the Islands in Wadden Sea see there. Ftyslâns Islands have not been together in this combination for so long. Vlieland, a purely Dutch island, and Terschelling, a mixed Dutch-Frisian island, came to Fryslân only under German occupation in 1942. The reason was probably that they could only be reached via the Frisian port of Harlingen. Against this background, the Frisian administration was retained after 1945.

language

Standard Frisian is not spoken on any of the four islands. This was the case on Vlieland until the 1960s Vlielands, spoken a North Dutch dialect that has now been superseded by normal Dutch. Terschelling had three language varieties to offer: two Frisian and one urban Frisian (Dutch) dialect. The Amelands is another urban Frisian dialect and on Schiermonnikoog a form that is very different from the standard Frisian is used: the Schiermonnikoogs. However, this form of language was only spoken by a very small number of islanders. The rest speak Dutch.

getting there

By plane

The island of Ameland has an airfield:

  • Ameland Airport Ballum. Ballum airfield, ICAO code: EHAL. The airport may be approached by all aircraft from the Schengen area that have a maximum span of 24 m and / or a wheel base of maximum 6 m.

By car

From northern and eastern Germany, the E22 leads straight to Fryslân. This corresponds to the BAB 31 and BAB 200 to the border crossing Nieuweschans. From there the motorway A7 or N7 is called over Groningen, Drachten, Heerenveen (Junction with A32 Leeuwarden - Zwolle), Joure, Sneek, Bolsward to the Closing dike.

From southern and western Germany, the best way to get there is via the BAB 3 to the Elten / Bergh Autoweg border crossing, then the A12 to Kreuz Waterberg, then A50 direction Apeldoorn to cross Hattemerbroek, there after on the A28 Zwolle and Staphorst up to the cross Lankhorst, there on the A 32 Meppel, Heerenveen, Leeuwarden. At the cross Heerenveen can be on the A7 towards Sneek, Bolsward, Closing dike change.

  • For the journey to Schiermönnikoog it goes from the A7 at the exit Boerakker (33) onto the N388 towards Zoutkamp, ​​at the end of the N388 in Vierhuizen aif the N361 to Lauwersoog. There the ferry goes to Schiermonnikoog.
  • For the journey to Ameland it goes from the A / at the exit Dragons (30a) on the N31 towards Leeuwarden until the exit Nijega. There on the N356 in the direction of Dokkum. This road ends in Holwerd, where the ferry to Ameland departs.
  • For the journey to Terschelling and Vlieland it goes from the A / at the exit Dragons (30a) onto the N31 / A31 towards Leeuwarden - Franeker - Harlingen. At the exit Midlum (19) it goes on the N390 which goes directly to the Veerhaven leads. From there the ferries go to Terschelling and Vlieland.
It is definitely advisable to leave the car at the ferry port and cross over on foot. That saves a lot of money. In addition, the islands are so manageable that a car is really not necessary. Vlieland and Schiermonnikfoog are also not accessible to cars.

By train

For example, you can take the train from Hamburg in approx. 5 hours (with changes in Bremen, Leer and Groningen), from Berlin in approx. 7-8 hours (IC connection with change in Deventer and Zwolle), from Cologne in approx. 4-6 hours (change in Arnhem and Zwolle) and from Dresden in approx. 9-11 hours (change in Magdeburg, Deventer and Zwolle). The prices range from € 62 to € 124 (single and normal price without discounts).

  • To Schiermonnikoog it goes up Groningen by train. Change there to bus 163 to Lauwersoog. Departure at .19.
  • To Ameland it goes up Leeuwarden by train. There change to bus 66 to Holwerd. Departure at .34. The ferry goes from Holwerd to Ameland. On Ameland, bus route 131 connects the villages with each other.
  • To Terschelling and Vlieland it goes up by train Leeuwarden, there change to the train after Harlingen Veerhaven. On Terschelling, bus line 120 connects the villages with one another.

With the ferry

mobility

Local public transport

  • Vlieland: Following the arrival and departure of the ferry, a Bus route (110) from Veerdam to the village and on to Posthuys.
  • Terschelling: Public transport consists of buses (Arriva) and taxis. The buses wait for the ferry to arrive in the port. There are three bus routes (120, 121, 123) that connect all the villages with each other. Information on the timetable is available on the website of Arriva.
  • Ameland: Public transport consists of buses (Arriva) and taxis. The buses connect to the arrival and departure of the ferry to the mainland and go to all villages, campsites and other quarters on the island. Lines 130, 131 and 132 connect the villages with each other.
  • Schiermonnikoog: There are two bus lines (140, 141) between the ferry port and the village following the arrival and departure of the ferry. Information on the timetable is available on the website of Arriva.

In the street

  • Vlieland: Tourists are not allowed to drive on the island with their car.
  • Terschelling. There is a well-developed road from West-Terschelling to Oostereind, on which all other villages are located. Paths lead to the beach, but there is no continuous road along the beach.
  • Ameland: In the western part of the island, where the majority of the villages are located, there are some developed roads that narrow to the east in the direction of Nes and the ferry on two streets and again form a dense road network in Nes.
  • Schiermonnikoog. Tourists are not allowed to enter the island with their car.

Taking your own car to the island (if possible) seems comfortable, but it is expensive fun and should be considered very carefully. Neither Terschelling nor Ameland are so big that a car is urgently needed. You can also rent a bike for a lot less money.

By bicycle

The main means of transport on all four islands. It is not absolutely necessary to bring your own bike. Bicycles can be borrowed everywhere. If there is a lot of people, make a reservation (VVV)!

Ferry traffic between the islands

Tourist Attractions

See entries for the individual islands.

activities

  • Oerol Festival, 15.-24. 6.2012, Terschelling. Oerol (Pronounced "Uhr-oll") is an annual cultural festival on the island of Terschelling. It was launched in 1981 by a pub from Midsland. It now has a permanent place in the European festival scene. The Oerol Festival takes place at the beginning of summer when the island is full of green. Every year around 50,000 visitors enjoy the performances of Dutch and foreign theater groups, musicians, works by visual artists and other panelists. The festival lasts ten days.

kitchen

See entries for the individual islands.

nightlife

Vlieland

Terschelling

Ameland

Swinging Mill, Molenweg 12, Nes, Tel: 0519-542089.

Schiermonnikoog

security

Where there are many tourists, there is also the corresponding crime. So: Do ​​not leave anything in the car when it has been parked (e.g. at the port in the parking lot). Pay attention to valuables and your wallet when strolling through the streets or going for a swim. Should something happen, there is a police station on every island (national phone number: 0900-8844).

climate

On the islands it is much cooler during the day in spring than inland. Because the sea water is still very cold during this period, there are few clouds. That is why the islands belong to the sunniest part of the Netherlands.

literature

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