West aan Zee
in Gemeente Terschelling of Provincie Friesland, Netherlands

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.399 and 5.261 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 23' 57" and E 5° 15' 38"
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: 04:54 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:32 am and 9:38 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: 2024-05-17 08:07:57

Touring West aan Zee

West aan Zee in Gemeente Terschelling (Provincie Friesland) is a town located in Netherlands about 73 mi (or 117 km) north of Amsterdam, the country's capital place.

Time in West aan Zee is now 04:54 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / Amsterdam with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 12 airports nearby West aan Zee, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Netherlands is De Kooy Airport in a distance of 38 mi (or 62 km), South-West. 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 42 mi (or 68 km), South-East. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Leeuwarden, Grou, Joure, Dokkum and Drachten. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 83%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 26% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Sunday, 19th of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 20th of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 21st of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Westcord Hotel Schylge

Address
2,8 mi
37 Burg Van Heusdenweg
8881 ED Terschelling
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 22:00


WestCord Aparthotel Boschrijck

Address
2,5 mi
Sportlaan 5
8881 EP Terschelling West
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Bornholm

Address
1,9 mi
Hoofdweg 6
8881 HA Terschelling
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


de Walvisvaarder

Address
2,7 mi
Lies 23
8895KP Lies
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:30 - 21:00
Weekend: 8:30 - 21:00


Buren

Address
3,4 mi
Burg Mentzstraat 20
8881 AL Terschelling
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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

Drieteenmeeuw Rissa tridactyla op de Meisterplak, Terschelling, op 12 mei 2013

Published: June 26, 2013
Length: 39:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Natuurfestijn

Deze tweedejaars Drieteenmeeuw Rissa tridactyla is op 12 mei 2013 aanwezig op de Meisterplak, West aan Zee, Terschelling. De vogel zit tussen Kleine Mantelmeeuwen en Zilvermeeuwen en maakt.


camping cupido hd 1080

Published: August 25, 2010
Length: 37:08 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: edwin van der wal

impressie van camping cupido terschelling hee, geweldige plek bij het duinmeertje en erg gezellig.


(Sta) Caravan Bos en Duin te Midsland-Noord - Waddenreisburo Waanders Terschelling

Published: April 24, 2012
Length: 27:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: vakantieinnederland

http://www.bosenduin.op-terschelling.nl Bos en Duin is een 4 persoons (sta)caravan op Terschelling. Bos en Duin staat op gezinscamping Terpstra, bij Midsland. Er is eigen terrein bij de caravan....


Lisdodde te Midsland Noord - Waddenreisburo Waanders Terschelling

Published: October 28, 2013
Length: 00:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: vakantieinnederland

http://www.lisdodde.op-terschelling.nl Lisdodde is een 8 persoons vakantiehuis op Terschelling. Lisdodde is een vrijstaande vakantiewoning aan de rand van de bossen van Midsland Noord. Er...


Koopwoning: Noord Midslandweg 51, Midsland

Published: June 01, 2011
Length: 29:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 21Fokker

Op het wonderschone eiland Terschelling staat deze vrijstaande woning met aangebouwde stenen berging. Aan de rand van het dorp Midsland met vrij uitzicht over de velden en de duinen is dit...


2 minuten heerlijk niets in Midsland, Terschelling

Published: June 10, 2013
Length: 50:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: De Filmer

Zaterdag 8 juni 2013 11.45, Midsland Terschelling. Er gebeurt helemaal niets. Of toch? Luister en kijk goed en er blijkt van alles te gebeuren. Een mini-cursus mindfulness.


MIDSLAND 002

Published: November 30, 2014
Length: 42:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Nigel Dodd

Bij 'T Spyntje in Midsland op Terschelling_2007 (pity about the sound quality...but the fun quality = 100% Nigel.


Nieuwjaarsduik, Midsland aan Zee, Terschelling

Published: January 01, 2011
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Vincent Oorsprong

This video was uploaded from an Android phone.


Bed & Koffie Damstuk te Midsland - Waddenreisburo Waanders Terschelling

Published: April 15, 2013
Length: 05:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: vakantieinnederland

http://www.damstuk.op-terschelling.nl Damstuk is een Bed & Breakfast op Terschelling voor maximaal 2 personen. Damstuk ligt aan de rand van het dorp Midsland. Er is eigen terrein bij Bed...


Nieuwjaarsduik, Midsland aan Zee, Terschelling

Published: January 01, 2011
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Vincent Oorsprong

This video was uploaded from an Android phone.


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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.

Baaiduinen

Baaiduinen is a village on the Frisian Wadden Sea island Terschelling in the Netherlands. As of January 1, 2005, it had 123 inhabitants. Baaiduinen is surrounded by the much older hamlets of Kinnum, Kaart (Kaard) en Horp. Baaiduinen is the youngest village on Terschelling and has only been recognized as a separate settlement in the 19th century. North of Baaiduinen is a polder landscaped named het Hoge Land ("the highlands").

Located at 53.3833, 5.28333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Midsland

Midsland is a village on Terschelling in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around the 870 citizens. Near the village a statue was placed in 1982 commemorating Het Stryper Wyfke, an old crone who deceived English troops and saved the island's civilian population during Holmes's Bonfire in 1666.

Located at 53.3825, 5.28583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

De Grië

De Grië is a restaurant located in Oosterend, Terschelling, in the Netherlands. It is a fine dining restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star in the period 1993-2005 and in 2007. Head chef of De Grië is Joos van Strien. In the time of the Michelin star, Ton van Scheppingen was the head chef. The restaurant was originally located at "Hoofdstraat 43" in Oosterend. In 2006 the restaurant moved to the new hotel Paal 8 Hotel aan Zee.

Located at 53.3988, 5.25424 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Restaurants in the Netherlands, Michelin Guide starred restaurants in the Netherlands

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capture of the webcam Terschelling: North Sea

Terschelling: North Sea, Terschelling (source)

capture of the webcam Terschelling › North: Midsland aan Zee − Terras strandpaviljoen

Terschelling › North: Midsland aan Zee − Terras strandpaviljoen, Terschelling (source)

capture of the webcam Terschelling › South: WestCord Hotel Schylge − Sandton Paal 8 Hotel Aan Zee

Terschelling › South: WestCord Hotel Schylge − Sandton Paal 8 Hotel Aan Zee, Terschelling (source)

capture of the webcam West aan Zee › North: Terschelling

West aan Zee › North: Terschelling, West aan Zee (source)

capture of the webcam Terschelling › South: Terschelling VVV

Terschelling › South: Terschelling VVV, Terschelling (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
West oan See