Nes

With about 1200 inhabitants, the village Nes is one of the bigger villages of the Wadden island Ameland. In the village you will find contemporary restaurants and shops, as well as historic commander’s houses.

About Nes

In Nes you will find a number of attractive commanders houses, as well as modern shops and a nightlife centre.

Corn mill De Phenix

Corn mill De Phenix is an old grain and peel mill that still works perfectly.

Village tower Nes

The tower provides Nes with a striking landmark and was built in 1664, commissioned by Valerius van Cammingha and Rixt van Donia.

Johannes Kardinaal de Jong - Tourist Information

Johannes Cardinal de Jong

On 10 september 1885, Cardinal de Jong was born at the Reeweg 34 in Nes on Ameland as Jan de Jong jr.

"Kakebienen" (jaw bones)

In the17th and18th century Ameland was extremely wealthy as a result of whaling. Around 1719 the Ameland population got involved with whaling.

Jezuietenbegraafplaats

Dit kerkje aan de Ballumerweg is gebruikt tot de St. Clemenskerk aan het Burenpad gereed kwam in 1879.

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