The building may date from the 15th century, but was later modified with a three-sided closure and a northern extension. After considerable damage in the village fire of 15 September 1788, the church was restored in 1791-1792. The tower consists of a simple 19th-century tower with an eight-sided spire. Village house De Nieuwe Horn and the Laurenskerk are located in the center of Kolhorn, a small nucleus with approximately 840 inhabitants within the municipality of Hollands Kroon in the province of North Holland. The monumental and iconic Laurenskerk, which is no longer in use for religious purposes, is a unique location with its physical link to De Nieuwe Horn village hall, which is used by and for residents of Kolhorn and visitors. We try to promote positive buzz in the village by organizing events, but also by designing the outdoor space around church and village hall, through BiK (books in Kolhorn, a mini-library that can be found in the hall of both church as village hall). Exhibitions, concerts or other events take place here and the village hall and church are also used by a large number of organisations. We offer space to come together to celebrate beautiful moments (we can get married in church) and to reflect on life (we have an auditorium and opportunities for condolence).
De Laurenskerk
Nearby locations
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Camper place ‘t Groentje Kolhorn
facilities in the harbor building - kiosk with terrace on the water - large shopping center in Middenmeer - restaurants and center 800m
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Monumentaal woonhuis – Oude Streek 42
This characteristic monumental house is located behind the Turfschuren on the Benedenkolk.
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De Tjalk Aquarius
Sailing trips
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Restaurant ‘t Anker
This restaurant is situated in a typical Dutch farmhouse in the picturesque village of Kolhorn. Ideal for a stop during hiking and cycling. Enjoy the sun at the cosy terrace. Open for lunch and dinner.
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Schippersgilde (Keern 2 – Kolhorn)
The skippers' guild was housed in the building at Keern 2 because from here there was a view of both the outer water and the inner water of Kolhorn.
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Monumentale woning en schuur – Nieuwe Streek 36
The house is a national monument and the former wooden fish shed has the status of a provincial monument.
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Museum “De Turfschuur”
For centuries, Kolhorn was a harbor town on the former Zuiderzee. In Museum De Turfschuur you will find information about 1000 years of struggle against the water and the continuous adaptation to changing circumstances. From shipping and fishing to madder and arable farming.
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Historische woning – Nieuwe Streek 22
Historische woning met een zadeldak aan de Nieuwe Streek in het beschermd dorpsgezicht Kolhorn.
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De Egelantier
You can go for delicious ice cream and sandwiches at the Egelantier in Kolhorn. When the weather is nice you can enjoy it on the terrace with a view of Kolhorn. Who knows, a few boats are just passing by.