Environment

Get some fresh air, build sandcastles with the kids or read a relaxing book in the sun. After a lovely day at the beach, you can enjoy a snack and a drink in one of the beach pavilions. Hollum Beach has the international Blue Flag environmental award. The bathing water is of excellent quality and the sandy beach is kept very clean.

Ameland's red and white lighthouse immediately catches the eye. This 55-metre-high lighthouse has not been used by the coast guard since 2005, but it is still used as an exhibition space. You can visit the lighthouse for a beautiful view of the island.

9 holes in the heart of the Ameland nature

Golfing in the rolling Ameland dune landscape makes for the ideal combination of that holiday feeling while fitting in some healthy exercise. Between the holes you will enjoy beautiful views. Use the lighthouse as a target, and scour the area for a deer. Besides the 9 hole golf course, there is a PAR 3 golf course, where pitch & putt can also be played. The PAR 3 golf course is open to everyone. Perfect for getting acquainted with golf during your holiday.

Walking to Hollum beach, you pass through a beautiful nature area with dunes and woods. In the Hollumerbos, you will find several playgrounds, a duck pond and a small gnome village. After a nice walk through the woods and dunes, you will be treated to beautiful views over the beach and the North Sea.

Discover the developments of Ameland

If one has lived on an island for centuries, like the inhabitants of Ameland, a culture of its own comes into existence. How this culture actually developed on the island of Ameland and how throughout centuries they lived together, can be seen at Culture Historic Museum “Sorgdrager”.

History of Ameland

Finding out about the history of life-saving services on Ameland is the central point here. Many rescue operations, often with danger to the rescuer’s own life, as well as limited means, are pictured here. Also the former horse rescue boat “Abraham Fock” is shown at the maritime centre. You can board the boat for a true experience.

Discover Ameland from the beach

During the trip across the beach you will enjoy the view of the salt marshes and get a unique look at the island surroundings.

Skydive above the tidal flats

Add an unforgettable experience to your holiday and experience the sensation that will remember for the rest of your life! Ameland is an exceptionally beautiful location to go skydiving. The woods, dunes and beach combine to create a unique view of the island.

Fly over a unique area

Flying is one of the most fun things to do. Plan your own route within the time allotted, discover beautiful places from the air, and enjoy a fantastic view. Take a spectacular round trip over your holiday destination with friends or family.

Taste the adventure

Are you heading to Ameland and do you enjoy sports activities? Then Ameland Adventure is just the place for you. Activities range from kayaking, beach sailing and beach volleyball to survival training ending with a barbecue around a campfire. Experience a day packed with action and adventure.

Seal spotting on Ameland

A “Robben Tour” on the “Zeehond” without any doubt is one of the most fun attractions that Ameland has to offer. Expert sailors welcome you on board. When you go to Ameland, you really shouldn’t miss this tour! On the Robben Island you can spot the seals from a very short distance!

Discover the Wadden Sea

Would you like to visit two islands for the price of one during your holiday? You can leave the island for one day to discover the other Wadden Isles like Terschelling or Schiermonnikoog. During the crossings there’s no time to get bored; enjoy the beautiful surroundings and the vast panoramas!