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Culture - Tourist Information

Culture

Ameland has a rich culture. As soon as you arrive on the island, this will become immediately apparent from the old commander's houses and the many other monuments on the island.

Origins of Ameland - Tourist Information

Origins of Ameland

"Opgeweld uit wier en zand, Gans omspoeld door zilte baren, Moge God het steeds bewaren: ons plekje, rijk aan duin en strand, het ons zo lieve Ameland!" Those are the first lines of the Ameland anthem.

Whaling - Tourist Information Centre (VVV) Ameland

Whaling

In the 17th and 18th century there was a period of enormous prosperity because of whaling.

History of the Wadden island Ameland - Tourist Information Centre

History

It is known that maritime transport used Ameland as place of refuge, the supposed beginning of later settlements.

De Amelander Schalken

De Amelander Schalken

On a regular basis wood washed up on the beach, from ships that were lost off the coast. The local population gratefully made use of this.

Horse island Ameland - Tourist Information “VVV”Ameland

Horse island Ameland

Ameland is a true horse island. These days, the large number of horses on this island are used recreationally, though in the past this was different.