Historische woning – Nieuwe Streek 22

Sailing trips

The Municipal Marina in Kolhorn is located on the West Frisian Omringdijk. At the port there is the possibility of refueling. In the village there are restaurants where you can eat. Since 2016, the port has modern facilities in a new port office. There is also wifi in the harbor. In summer, the annual night markets in the village are organized.

The pumping station was built in 1927 and is equipped with a pump installation driven by electric motors. The building was built in a sleek variant of the Amsterdam School. The facades are built in clean masonry and the building has a striking tiled roof, covered with red tiles. Until recently, the pumping station drained the Schagerkoggeboezem and kept an area of 3,000 hectares dry.

Historische woning met een zadeldak en houten geveltopbeschietingen aan de Oude Streek in het beschermde dorpsgezicht van Kolhorn.

The iron dinghy from 1899 is the only ship left of the Kolhorn fishing fleet.

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.

This characteristic monumental house is located behind the Turfschuren on the Benedenkolk.

A new route for paddlers of all levels.

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.