Lighthouse Noordertoren Schiermonnikoog
The red lighthouse at the Dutch island Schiermonnikoog has no official name, but is referred to as Noordertoren. Weather reports from the coastal waters were provided from the tower. In 1998 the tower was painted red. The red lighthouse is not open to the public and it can’t be climbed. The other white tower is the second former ...
Lighthouse Zuidertoren Schiermonnikoog
The white Zuidertoren was built in 1854, at the same time the current red lighthouse was built. Because the towers in that time did not have light characters, often two towers with fire in them were placed, so that sailors knew where they were. Two fire towers could form a line, so that ships could bed led pas dangerous shallow waters. In 1910 the outer tower, ...
Cemetery Vredenhof
A place of remembrance and reflection where the history of the two world wars and the sea are closely intertwined. What can you expect at Vredenhof Cemetery?; - Historic Resting Place: Vredenhof, located on Reddingsweg and nestled in the greenery, was established around 1920 and used as a war and shipwreck cemetery. ; - International ...
Wasserman Bunker
Discover a piece of hidden World War II history with a visit to the Wasserman Bunker, strategically located on Schiermonnikoog. This historic fortress is not just a reminder of a tumultuous period, but also provides a unique opportunity to view the island from a different perspective. What can you expect at the Wasserman Bunker?; - ...