Wijgeest
in Gemeente Kollumerland en Nieuwkruisland of Provincie Friesland, Netherlands

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.287 and 6.118 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 17' 14" and E 6° 7' 3"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Dutch, Western Frisian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:20 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:32 am and 9:31 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Netherlands in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Netherlands.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Netherlands. Last Update: 2024-05-15 08:00:47

Explore Wijgeest

Wijgeest in Gemeente Kollumerland en Nieuwkruisland (Provincie Friesland) is located in Netherlands about 81 mi (or 131 km) north-east of Amsterdam, the country's capital.

Local time in Wijgeest is now 03:20 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Amsterdam with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 13 airports in the wider vicinity of Wijgeest, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Netherlands is Eelde Airport in a distance of 22 mi (or 36 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Netherlands is Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal (D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station) in a distance of 36 mi (or 57 km), South-West. We found 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kollum, Dokkum, Drachten, Schiermonnikoog and Leeuwarden. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 67 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 56 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 26% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 17th of May 2024

17°C (63 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 18th of May 2024

17°C (62 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 19th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Farm House

Address
3,6 mi
Wyldpaed Oast 23
9287VM Twijzelerheide
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 10:00 - 21:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Bruidsreportage in Kollumerzwaag (Friesland) - Elianne en Charles - (09-09-2011)

Published: September 16, 2011
Length: 49:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Allround Fotografie

Zie: http://www.allround-fotografie.com/fotonieuws/bruidsreportage-kollumerzwaag-friesland-elianne-en-charles/ De bruidsreportage van Elianne en Charles begon op 9 september 2011 voor de ene...


Paintballen bij BulletFactory in Oudwoude

Published: May 14, 2014
Length: 14:39 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Paintball Friesland Bullet Factory

Kom indoor paintballen in het leukste en gezelligste indoor centrum van het noorden. De donkere gangen en kamers van de oude fabriek maken het spel soms zenuwslopend, en zorgen er regelmatig.


Airsoft Friesland Bullet Factory Oudwoude

Published: July 25, 2014
Length: 44:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Paintball Friesland Bullet Factory

Speel indoor airsoft in Oudwoude, hierbij een voorbeeld van het spel 'behind enemy lines'


Autocross Kollum 7 september 2013 - Vrijestandaard - 1e manche - 1e omloop

Published: September 08, 2013
Length: 56:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Arjen N.

Autocross Kollum 7 september 2013 - Vrijestandaard - 1e manche - 1e omloop Full-HD opgenomen en gecomprimeerd naar mindere kwaliteit. Interesse in het Full-HD filmpje? Stuur even een berichtje!


Autocross Kollum 2012 Pinkstermaandag 28 mei kompilaasje

Published: May 29, 2012
Length: 53:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dotternetta

Kollum: stoffige maar snelle autocross maandag 28 mei 2012 Kollum Het mooie weer op Tweede Pinksterdag zorgde ervoor dat veel mensen er op uit gingen. Eén van de jaarlijks regionaal ...


Luchtvideo Nac Autocross Kollum 9 Juni 2014

Published: June 10, 2014
Length: 28:38 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Sicco Riedstra

Traditiegetrouw is bij Kollum op tweede pinksterdag een autocross verreden. De in grote getale gekomen bezoekers kregen een waar spektakel voorgeschoteld. Er waren veel coureurs, in tien klassen, ...


Autocross Kollum 7 september 2013 - FAC1600 - Finale

Published: September 08, 2013
Length: 21:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Arjen N.

Autocross Kollum 7 september 2013 - FAC1600 - Finale Full-HD opgenomen en gecomprimeerd naar mindere kwaliteit. Interesse in het Full-HD filmpje? Stuur even een berichtje!


Autocross Kollum 7 september 2013 - Standaardklasse - Finale

Published: September 08, 2013
Length: 18:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Arjen N.

Autocross Kollum 7 september 2013 - Standaardklasse - Finale Full-HD opgenomen en gecomprimeerd naar mindere kwaliteit. Interesse in het Full-HD filmpje? Stuur even een berichtje!


Bouwkavels De Dellen te Kollum

Published: October 24, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Van der Schaaf & Schievink

Korte presentatie over de nieuwe bouwkavels aan De Dellen in Kollum.


Autocross Kollum 7 september 2013 - Vrijestandaard - A Finale

Published: September 08, 2013
Length: 16:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Arjen N.

Autocross Kollum 7 september 2013 - Vrijestandaard - A Finale Full-HD opgenomen en gecomprimeerd naar mindere kwaliteit. Interesse in het Full-HD filmpje? Stuur even een berichtje!


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kollumerland c.a

Kollumerland c.a. (official name; "c.a. " means cum annexis, with annex) or fully Kollumerland en Nieuwkruisland is a municipality in the northern Netherlands, in the province of Friesland.

Located at 53.2833, 6.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Municipalities of Friesland

Engwierum

Engwierum is a small village in Dongeradeel in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has approximately 420 citizens (2004).

Located at 53.3197, 6.13667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Kollum

Kollum is a village in Kollumerland c.a. in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has a population of around 5613 (2010). There is a restored windmill, Tochmaland in the village.

Located at 53.2792, 6.15083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Veenklooster

Veenklooster is a small village in Kollumerland c.a. in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has about 110 citizens.

Located at 53.2667, 6.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Oudwoude

Oudwoude is a village in Kollumerland c.a. in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has about 840 citizens.

Located at 53.2833, 6.11667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Westergeest

Westergeest is a village in Kollumerland c.a. in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around 625 citizens. It is located on a slight hill left by a glacier about a meter above the surrounding land, with the oldest building being the church, built around 1130. The village is often nicknamed Foestrum though the origin of this name is unclear.

Located at 53.2911, 6.08556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

De Mûnts, Buitenpost

De Mûnts is a smock mill in Buitenpost, Friesland, Netherlands which has been restored to working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 7039.

Located at 53.2517, 6.1375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Achtkarspelen, Windmills in Friesland, Buildings and structures completed in 1959, Smock mills in the Netherlands, Rijksmonuments in Friesland

Tochmaland, Kollum

Tochmaland is a smock mill in Kollum, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1893. The mill has been restored to working order. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 23743.

Located at 53.2903, 6.14611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Windmills in Friesland, Industrial buildings completed in 1893, Smock mills in the Netherlands, Windpumps in the Netherlands, Rijksmonuments in Friesland

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