The church and tower were built in the Romanesque style in the 12th century from tuff, which can still be seen in the base of the tower and the choir. In the 13th and 14th centuries, the church was enlarged in the then current Gothic style and the tower was raised, creating the brick spire. The roof construction with a brick spire is unique and can only be found in about 20 other church towers in the Northern Netherlands. In a very heavy storm in 1674, the nave of the church collapsed and the tower was cut in half. The restoration came about in 1676 thanks to the (obligatory!) help from the towns of the Noorderkwartier, mentioned in the stained glass window by glazier Claes van der Meulen in the north facade. The oak pulpit, baptismal gate and copper chandeliers are also from this period. According to the inscription on the clock itself, the bell in the tower was cast in 1440 by the Utrecht clockmaker Butendiic. The organ was built in 1870 by the Amsterdam organ builder Hermanus Knipscheer. In 2022 it was completely restored, preserving its almost authentic state. On August 13, 1893, on the name day of Saint Hippolytus, the choir collapsed. Restoration took place in 1897. An extra meeting room was also created on the 1st floor, for which the rear wall and balcony (including the organ) were moved forward. Moreover, from that moment on, the church was equipped with state-of-the-art gas lighting. In 1975 and 1999 the church was restored again. On the latter occasion, the Wieringer artist Piet Lont was commissioned for a new stained glass window in the south facade of the church. The last renovation dates from 2015. On that occasion, the rear wall of the church hall was moved a little further, creating space for the kitchen, the toilet group and a lift. Church, tower and organ are registered in the monument register as national monuments. The Friends of the Hippolytus Church Foundation organizes cultural activities with several concerts and exhibitions. In the summer months the church is open for visitors. The Protestant municipality of Wieringen traditionally celebrates worship services on Sunday morning. Sources: Text provided by the Friends of the Hippolytuskerk Foundation
Hippolytuskerk
Nearby locations
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Playground Helderse buurt
Playground association Helderse Buurt was founded in 1952 from the neighbourhood association Helderse Buurt. The playground offers a playground that was completely renovated in 2018 on a 1,250 m2 fenced area. In the playground, the large climbing, scrambling and sliding device stands out with a large tube slide. Everyone can play in the playground, from very small to about 12 years old. Children up to six years old must be accompanied by an adult
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Open Garden “Zonnehoek”
Visit this beautiful garden in the Top of North-holland. Every season show its colors and you can make an appointment for a tour. During the summer there are open garden days of Top in de Kop.
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Swmming pool De Venne
Indoor pool De Venne offers many activities alongside recreational swimming and regular swimming lessons. Signing up for swimming lessons is done via a different e-mail address, namely zbdv.zwemscore.nl
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Can’s fruit
Can's Fruit has now built up five different fixed outlets in the ten years; at the roundabout at Den Oever, Middenmeer, Anna Paulowna, in Hippolytushoef on the square and at home on the Elft. "In addition, they can be found at various markets and events, where they offer different types of fruit and vegetables from the cozy sales cars. The enthusiastic sellers and saleswomen can tell you everything about our range and advise you.
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Patronage building
The patronage building was built in 1906 for the education of the Roman Catholic youth of the adjacent church.
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Bakkerij Bellis Hippolytushoef
The wonderful scent of fresh bread and the tastiest pastry smell you already on the street. Your mouth will water ... Then you know immediately: Just drop in at the Wieringer bakery Edwin Bellis!
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B&B Hart van Hippo
It is true, it is pounding, it is generous, of gold, small but also large. The Heart of Hippo. Our brand new Bed and Breakfast in the center of Hippolytushoef. The striking farmhouse from 1926 has undergone a major renovation. But the heart was never lost from this authentic bell jar. In the front house we live the host and wife, the back is for the guests. The bell jar has 2 luxurious spacious rooms, each with its own bathroom. The B&B is equipped with a lift for guests with reduced mobility and for heavy luggage.
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Wieringerboerderij – Hoge Elft 1
De boerderij is gebouwd rond 1750. Kenmerkend aan een Wieringerboerderij is het grote zwarte schuurschot, de rouw- en trouwdeur, de rietenkap voor het schuurdeel en slechts een gedeelte van het voorhuis is pannengedekt. Tijdens de reformatie waren alleen nog protestantse kerken toegestaan. De boerderij werd toen gebruikt als schuilkerk (schuurkerk) door rooms-katholieke kerkgangers tot 1824. Klokgelui was verboden en gezang mocht niet hoorbaar zijn.
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De Groot Recreation
De Groot Recreatie offers you a sea of possibilities in the field of recreation. They organize the following activities: mudflat walking, bird and seal watching during a cruise, walking and cycling over Wieringen, shrimp fishing or staying overnight in the Waddenhuus.