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| Schiermonnikoog | ||
| province | Fryslân | |
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| Residents | 936 (2019) | |
| Tourist info | 31 519 531233 VVV Schiermonnikoog | |
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Schiermonnikoog is a Island in the Dutch Wadden Sea and lies in the east of the province Fryslân belonging islands. It borders in the west Ameland and in the east to the island of Rottummerplaat and the sand plate Belg. In the south the island borders on the Wadden Sea and in the north on the North Sea. The island is 40.79 km² (land mass).
background
Schiermonnikoog only became an island with the St. Lucia flood of 1287. A settlement on the island has only been on record since 1440. At that time it belonged to the Claercamp Cistercian monastery from Rinsumageest near Dokkum. Whose monks with their gray (fries. Ski) gave the island (frieze: each) Her name: Schiermonnikoog / fries Skiermûntseach is the island of the gray monks. The monks left the island during the Reformation in 1580 and never returned, but the name stuck. The island came to Friesland, which sold the island in 1638 due to financial problems. Schiermonnikoog remained in private ownership until 1945, most recently from 1893 in the possession of the German Count Hartwig Arthur von Bernstorff-Wehningen, who bought it for 200,000 guilders. During the Second World War, the island was occupied by the Germans. They built a radar post ("Schleidorf") northeast of the village and laid out a narrow-gauge railway. When the north of the Netherlands was liberated by Canadian troops in April 1945, a group of around 120 SS men fled to Schiermonnikoog. It was not until June 11 that the last 600 Germans were taken to Schiermonnikoog. At the end of 1945 the island was confiscated as hostile property by the Dutch state. Although the heir of the Count, who died in 1940, Bechtold Eugen von Bernstorff, got along well with the islanders, he could not prevent the island, like all other possessions, from being expropriated by Germans, Dutch Nazis and traitors.
In 1989 most of the island became the National park explained.
getting there
By plane
The closest international airport is the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
(IATA: AMS) . From there continue by train (via Groningen). Information under 9292ov.
By train
For example, you can take the train from Hamburg in approx. 5-6 hours (with a change in Bremen and Leer), from Berlin in approx. 7-8 hours (IC connection with change in Deventer and Zwolle), from Cologne in approx. 4-4.5 hours (change in Arnhem and Zwolle) and from Dresden in approx. 9.5-15.5 hours (change in Magdeburg, Deventer and Zwolle) to Groningen. There change to bus 163 to Lauwersoog and continue with the ferry to Schiermonnikoog. The prices range from € 52 to € 115 (single and normal price without discounts), the bus ticket costs around € 5.10. In addition, there are the costs for the ferry (see below)
In the street
Of Northern and Eastern Germany the E22 leads straight to Groningen. This corresponds to the BAB 31 and BAB 200 to the border crossing Nieuweschans. From there it leads to the A7 or N7 Groningen up to the cross Euvelgunne. There on the N46 / Beneluxweg through the urban area of Groningen .. Then on the N361 in the direction of Lauwersoog - Dokkum. In Lauwersoog follow the signs for Veerhaven or. Schiermonnikoog consequences. There are parking spaces there. The ferries to Schiermonnikoog do not carry tourists' cars and motorbikes.
Of South and West Germany The best way to get there is via the BAB 3 to the Elten / Bergh Autoweg border crossing, then A12 to the cross Waterberg, then A50 direction Apeldoorn to cross Hattemerbroek, there after on the A28 Zwolle, Staphorst, Hoogeveen, Acesuntil the A28 ends at the A7. Here is a short bit in the direction of Winschoten up to the cross Euvelgunne. There on the N46 / Beneluxweg through the urban area of Groningen .. Then on the N361 to Lauwersoog - Dokkum. In Lauwersoog follow the signs for Veerhaven or. Schiermonnikoog consequences. There are parking spaces there. The ferries to Schiermonnikoog do not carry tourists' cars and motorcycles.
With the ferry
- Lauwersoog (GR) - Schiermonnikoog, Wagenborg Passenger Services, Tel. For reservations: 31 519-546111 (Mon-Fri 8.30-12.00 13.00-17.00; Apr-Sep also Sat 10.00-14.00). No cars are transported to Schiermonnikoog.Ferry schedule (de). Cars can be parked in Lauwersoog near the harbor. Information in the "Scheepspark", Tel .: 31 519 349139.
- Ameland - Schiermonnikoog, MS Boschwad 31 595-528390 or 31 6-51858450. The boat trip between the two islands leads along the east coast of Ameland via the uninhabited Engelsmanplaat and the western tip of Schiermonnikoog to the port of this island (and back). The journey takes about 3 hours.
- Driving days: 1 x a week see plan. Single trip costs: Adults from € 27.50; Children (4-12) from € 12.50; Bicycle / handcart from € 5.00; Tandem / bicycle trailer from € 10.00.
By boat
The urban marina is located south of the village and is a tidal port. This means that the port can only be reached at high tide (HW). Ships with a draft of 1.10 m can enter and leave the port from 2 hours before HW to 2 hours after HW. The port has a capacity for 140 passers-by. To the southeast of the port is an anchorage where Platbodems can fall dry. The port is around 500 m from the village.
mobility
The use of motor vehicles of all kinds (cars, trucks, motorcycles, but also mopeds, etc.) is only permitted on the island - in any case for tourists - only in absolutely exceptional cases (handicap with a certificate). There are two large parking spaces at the port of Lauwersoog. Light trailers are transported by the shipping company Wagenbiorg after registration, but then have to be moved on the island by hand.
Public transport
Following the ferry, there is a bus route on the island 140 the transport company Arriva.
By bicycle
There are numerous well-developed paths available for the main means of transport on the island. Bike rentals (fietsverhuur) is right at the ferry port.
Tourist Attractions
- The historical village consists of two roads running from east to west: the Voorstreek / Middenstreek and the Langestreek. The most important historical buildings of the village are located here.
- Some beach houses are interesting Badweg. Mr. 30, 43, 117 and the R.-K. Chapel at Badweg 69 from 1915.
- Partly quite old houses from the 18th century are located on the Langestreek: No. 30, 40, 52, 54, 60, 72, 105, 106, 130 and
- on the Middenstreek: Nos. 24, 27, 31, 33, 35, 49, 51, 60, 66, 68.
- The two are also worth seeing Lighthouses: Vuurtorenpad 28 (1853/54) and Torenstreek 22 (former lighthouse from 1853, used as a water tower in 1951).
- Duck bunk, Kooipad 1. Schiermonnikoog has a duck bunk that was restored as a historical element in 1990 as part of the national park. Today, however, the water birds caught here are not slaughtered, but are captured for scientific purposes such as ringing and later released into the wild.
- 1 Shell Museum, Martjeland 14. Tel.: 31 (0)519 531663. A special collection of shells and other animals from the island's beach with a description.Open: daily 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.Price: Admission: Adults € 2.00, Children (-12) € 1.00.
- Whale jaw, Willemshof. In the center of the village is the lower jaw of a blue whale that was shot in the Southern Arctic Ocean in 1950. In the post-war years, whaling played a major role in Schiermonnikoog.
- Aquarius, Prins Bernhardweg. Former German bunker from the Second World War (Atlantic Wall), which is now set up as a viewing station. From here there is an excellent view of the dunes.
- Vredenhof, Reddingsweg. In the middle of the dunes east of the Aquarius there is the cemetery for drowned people "Vredenhof". It is an impressive place where the dead are remembered on May 10th every year. People who drowned during WWI and WWII are buried here.
nature
The Schiermonnikoog National Park on the island of the same name is the first Dutch national park established according to today's standards. Together with the national park Duinen van Texel this park focuses on the protection of the wadden biotope. It is about 72 km² and consists of most of the island.
The national park consists of the eight types of landscape that occur on the island: beach, dunes, forest, forecourt area, polders, sea, tidal flats and buildings.
Common birds are the red owl, the oystercatcher, the knutt, the common woodcock, the curlew, the redshank, the laughing mowe and the herring gull. The island's mammals include gray seals, common seals, hares, and rabbits. There are also many butterflies.
- Kobbeduins. At the end of de Johanees de Jongpad the paved bike paths begin. The Jobbeduins offer a beautiful view of the floodplain in front of the dike.
- Westerplas. Western part of the island. This was originally alluvial land. Ws was separated from the Wadden Sea in 1962. Fresh water lake with lots of birds.
- Willemsduin. Eastern part of the alluvial land. "Real" Schiermonnikoog vacationers always visit Willemsduin. Recognizable by the beacon. An unpaved path runs from the Kobbeduinen to the Willems dune. The hiker should be pouring in at high tide Slenken Pay attention to (trenches). The area is closed in the breeding season (15.4.-15.7.).
activities
shop
Supermarkets
- Save Schut, Middenstreek 2. Tel.: 31 (0)519 531254. Open: Nov - Mar Mon - Sat 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Apr - Sep Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Vrouwe Jacoba, Badweg 4-6. Tel.: 31 (0)519 531687. Open: Jan - Mar Mon - Thu 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Fri 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sat - Sun 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Apr, Jun Sep - Dec (except public holidays and holidays) Mon - Fri 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sa - Sun 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Jul - Aug (including public holidays and vacations) Sat - Sun 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- J. P. Statema, Voorstreek 24. Tel.: 31 (0)519 531804.
- H. Roemers, Vuurtorenpad 30. Tel.: 31 (0)519 531798.
Island products
- Drogisterij Kolstein, Langwstreek 56. Tel.: 31 (0)519 531962. The Kolstein drugstore has been in the island's former post office since 1998 and serves as both a bookstore and a post office.Open: Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
kitchen
Lunchrooms
- Koffiekajuit en croissanterie, Langestreek 17. Tel.: 31 (0)519 532075, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon - Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Snack bars
- 1 Kwalitaria De Halte, Reeweg 4. Tel.: 31 (0)519 531256. Typical Dutch selection of snacks, sandwiches, ice cream parlor.Open: depending on the season.
- 'T Luifeltje snack bar, Langestreek 15. Tel.: 31 (0)519 531600.
Restaurants
- 2 De Marlijn beach pavilion, Prins Bernhardweg 2. Tel.: 31 (0)519 531397. Restaurant in a good location with inflated prices and chaotic staff.Open: daily from 10.30 a.m. Kitchen 11 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. The kitchen can close earlier on calm or rainy days.
- De Sapkum, Middenstreek 3. Tel.: 31 (0)519 531501. Small restaurant with good regional cuisine. However, when there is a large number of visitors, the quality of the cuisine declines significantly.
- Berndtorff aan Zee, Badweg 117. Tel.: 31 (0)519 531566. Restaurant belonging to the hotel of the same name. Upscale cuisine with similar prices.
nightlife
- 1 Toxbar, Reeweg 7. Tel.: 31 519 531373. The only nightclub on the island. The party crowd meets here on Saturdays, and in July and August even every day.Open: Café / terrace: Mon - Sun from 10 a.m., discotheque: Sat from 9 p.m., July August Mon - Sun from 9 p.m.
accommodation
camping
- 1 Camping "Seedune", Seeduneweg 1. Tel.: 31 519 531398. The only campsite on the island. The course is located north of the village and consists of a slightly undulating dune area of approx. 8 hectares overgrown with grass.Open: 1.4. - 1.10.Price: adults € 6.80; Children (-10) € 4.20; Tent € 3.00, folding tent € 4.00; one-time environmental surcharge € 1.00; one-time reservation surcharge of € 5.00.
- Mini-camping "De Kooiplaats", Kooipad 1. Tel.: 31 519 531372. Camping on a farm that is still fully operational. This also has advantages for the guest: there is fresh milk every day and a fresh egg when the hens are laying.Price: € 6.50 p.p.
Bed & Breakfast
Hotels and pensions
There are seven hotels and pensions on the island:
- 3 Hotel van der Werff, Reeweg 2. Tel.: 31 (0)519 531203, 31 (0)519 531233 (book via VVV), Email: [email protected]. Price: B&B from € 52.50, HB from € 65, FB from € 70.
- 4 Pension Westerburen, Middenstreek 32. Mobile: 31 (0)6 52212287, Email: [email protected]. Feature: pension.Price: B&B from € 33, HB € 17.50, FB € 22.50.
- 5 Rijsbergen hostel, Knuppeldam 2. Tel.: 31 (0)519 531257, Email: [email protected]. Price: single from € 56; Double room from € 82, 3 room from € 114; 4 rooms from € 140.
- 7 Hotel Graaf Bernstorff, Reeweg 1. Tel.: 31 (0)519 532000, 31 (0)519 531233 (book via VVV), Email: [email protected].
security
The police are on the island with a police station (Politiebureau) represent:
- Police station, Voorstreek 28. Tel.: 31 (0)900 8844. If police services are required outside of these times, the intercom at the office or the central telephone number can be used.Open: Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Sat Sun and closed on public holidays. 1.7. - 31.8 .: Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., closed on Sun.
health
doctors
- General practice Schiermonnikoog, Van Starkenborghstraat 17. Tel.: 31 (0)519 531166, 31 (0)519 531788 (in case of emergency). Dr. THERE. Zaal.Open: consultation hours only by arrangement, arrangements Mon - Fri 8.30 a.m. - 10.00 a.m.
Pharmacies
- pharmacy. Open: Mon - Fri 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. and Sat 12 p.m.
dentist
- Schiermonnikoog Medical Center, Van Starkenborghstraat 17. Tel.: 31 (0)519 531777. Mrs. T. Robberts.
vet
- Veterinary practice Dokkum, p / a Melle Grietjespad 9, Schiermonnikoog. Tel.: 31 (0)519 292526. Open: Mon in the odd week 10.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. Open consultation hours, 12.00 p.m. - 1.00 p.m.
post
- 1 TNT Postkantoor, Langestreek 56. Open: Mon - Tue, Thu - Fri 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Wed, Sat 5.30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
