Holwert

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title: "Holwert" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["noardeast-fryslân", "populated-places-in-friesland"] topic_path: "general/noardeast-fryslan" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holwert" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

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nameHolwert
native_name_lang
settlement_typeVillage
image_skylineSint Willibrorduskerk Holwerd.jpg
image_captionSt Willibrord church
image_flagHolwerd vlag.svg
image_shieldHolwerd wapen.svg
image_mapMap NL Dongeradiel Holwert.png
map_captionLocation in the former Dongeradeel municipality
pushpin_mapNetherlands Friesland#Netherlands
pushpin_label_positionleft
pushpin_mapsize250
pushpin_map_captionLocation in the Netherlands
coordinates
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameNetherlands Netherlands
subdivision_type1Province
subdivision_name1Friesland Friesland
subdivision_type2Municipality
subdivision_name2Noardeast-Fryslân
unit_prefMetric
area_footnotes
area_total_km218.42
elevation_footnotes
elevation_m0.7
population_as_of2021
population_footnotes
population_total1,595
population_density_km2auto
timezoneCET
utc_offset+1
timezone_DSTCEST
utc_offset_DST+2
postal_code_typePostal code
postal_code9151
area_code_typeDialing code
area_code0519
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The ferry to the island of Ameland departs from Holwert. Wadloopcentrum Fryslân in Holwert is a centre for the training of wadlopen guides and the preservation of the sport. There are two windmills in Holwert, De Hoop and Miedenmolen.

History

The village was first mentioned in early-11th century as Holeuurt, and means "hollow terp". Holwert developed as a terp (artificial living mound) village several centuries before Christ in a radial shape. The original terp was designated for the church, and in the 8th or 9th century, a long stretched out terp was created for trade and residential houses. In the 11th or 12th century, a dike was built along the Wadden Sea coast, however Holwert remained outside the dike until 1580.

The tower of the Dutch Reformed church dates from the 13th century. The spire has probably been added in 1661. In 1776, the old church was demolished, and an L-shaped church was built in its place. In 1840, Holwert was home to 1,741 people.

In 1872, a dam was privately constructed from Holwert to the island of Ameland across the Wadden Sea, and on 9 June, it was possible to walk to Ameland. The dam required a lot of maintenance. In October 1881, a storm created a hole in the dike, and two more holes were created in April 1882. In 1888, an investment of ƒ 1.2 million was needed to strengthen and repair the dam, and a loan was asked from the government, however the Dutch parliament voted against the proposal. A part of the dam still exists. The ferry to Ameland leaves on the end of the remaining dam.

Holwert is one of the starting points for wadlopen (mudflat hiking). At low tide, it is possible to walk to the island of Ameland. Mudflat hiking is potentially dangerous, and is only allowed under the supervision of a licensed guide.

The village's official name was changed from Holwerd to Holwert in 2023.

Transportation

Holwert had a station on the North Friesland Railway, which opened in 1901 and closed to passengers in 1940. The ferry to Ameland departs from Holwert on the end of the dam.

Notable people

Gallery

Image:Kwelder.jpg|Wadlopen Image:MS Monnik.jpg|Ferry File:De Hoop molen Holwerd 01.jpg|De Hoop File:Holwert, Hegebuorren.jpg|Street view

References

References

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  2. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021".
  3. [https://www.dongeradeel.nl/gemeente-dongeradeel/aantal-inwoners_41858/ Aantal inwoners per woonplaats in Dongeradeel op 1 januari 2017] {{Webarchive. link. (2017-10-21 - Dongeradeel)
  4. "Holwerd - (geografische naam)".
  5. Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven. (2000). "Holwerd". Waanders.
  6. "Holwerd".
  7. "Dam naar Ameland".
  8. "Holwerd-Ameland".
  9. "Ameland".
  10. (13 December 1995). "Verordening van 13 december 1995, houdende regels met betrekking tot het wadlopen (Wadloopverordening 1996)".
  11. (10 December 2022). "22 dorpen in Noardeast-Fryslân krijgen op 1 januari 2023 een nieuwe Friese naam".
  12. "Friese namen".
  13. "station Holwerd".
  14. "Nieuw Nederlandsch Biografisch Woordenboek".
  15. "Mr. Th.U. (Theo) Hiddema".
  16. "Van der Aa".
  17. "Albertina Soepboer".

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